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Network solutions
As the claims process becomes more and more important, the emergence of network suppliers has been a god send for insurers. Brian Meigh finds out why.
Women drivers fear attack.
Over half the women drivers surveyed by transport group Arriva admitted to being so scared of road r...
Share Watch.
Further consolidation in the UK life sector could be on the cards, thanks to another financial scand...
Argentina sell-off.
The largest independent broking firm in Argentina, Herzfeld & Levy, has sold an interest in the firm...
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny Black's heart leapt with pride at the news that some of the great and good from our oft lambas...
£14bn pension bill.
UK life insurers could fork out £14bn to meet expensive guarantees on pension policies sold during t...
US spy satellite lost in space.
Scientists are searching frantically for a US spy satellite lost in space. Designed to pinpoint miss...
Appointment at Crawford-THG.
Simon Burley has been made head of business development for Crawford-THG. he joins from Ashworth Mai...
A changing landscape.
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Banking loophole.
The world's largest broker, J&H Marsh & McLennan, is seeking to circumvent strict US laws on banking...
Risking all (for fun).
Our fixation with risk is turning us into a nation of irrational obsessives, according to a new acad...
Strovers celebrates launch of new product range.
To celebrate the launch of its new product range, Strovers Household is offering its agents a chance...
Choose life, choose cash, choose an ISA.
After months of build-up and speculation over its pros and cons, the government's Individual Savings Account is finally with us. Francis Higney outlines exactly what is on offer to investors.
Brokers must give to receive.
The decision of the British Insurance and Investment Brokers' Association, and the Institute of Insu...
Euro approval.
The European Commission has approved the £3.5bn acquisition of Guardian Royal Exchange by Sun Life &...
Appointment at KGM Underwriting.
KGM Underwriting Agencies has appointed Colin Hart as joint deputy underwriter on syndicate 260....
Safetynet team-up.
Business continuity and disaster recovery service provider Safetynet has joined forces with Hewlett-...
Fresh fears over security after documents are found in gutter.
Insurers have been alerted to to the dangers of disposing of confidential documents in the public ar...
Suits you.
Just as Saville Row can provide that perfectly fitting suit, imaging technology is the tool that is enabling engineers to offer a tailored motor claims service for insurers. Alex Miller reports.
Future predictions.
Broker systems provider Computer Science Corporation hopes to predict what the insurance industry wi...
Exclusive - Broker Marsh dumps Mac.
The world's largest broker, J&H Marsh & McLennan, is to undergo a global rebranding and will be know...
Ready for the worst.
Income protection to cover you if you are off work for a long time should be both easy to set up and popular. Simon Threadgold discovers that's not quite the case.
When stating 'no pain' could mean gain.
The modern debate about the implications of genetic tests for life insurance is a far cry from 50 ye...
GISC unveils dream regulatory team.
The General Insurance Standards Council has announced the team it hopes will regulate general insura...