News
Going bug-eyed over Y2K.
If year 2000 brings the chaos predicted, insurers are in for a flood of claims. Resolving these claims will not be easy, but in the first of a two-part analysis, Anthony Charlton says help is at hand.
Pet policy.
Retired greyhounds can rest their weary paws in comfort knowing they are set to benefit from a new p...
Ombudsman tells insurers to speak up.
The Personal Investment Authority Ombudsman Bureau has urged the insurance industry to make its opin...
Watching the eye of the hurricane.
Your editorial comment Why there is a storm brewing for loss adjusters (PM, 3 Sept, p23) asks an int...
Brokers barred.
Shanghai has barred 38 insurance brokers from plying their trade for irregularities. Most of those p...
When science fiction becomes science fact.
The days of insurance engineers travelling to inspect a crashed car are over. Steve Banner examines the technology that allows them to work from their desks.
New marketing group.
Former Albany International and Irish Life International chief executive Vincent Patterson has revea...
Climbing up the learning curve.
Katie Scott discovers how more and more insurance companies are realising the opportunities that lie in covering students.
Cherie Booth hired as Queen's Counsel.
Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife, Cherie Booth, has been hired as Queen's Counsel by Portsmouth soli...
Appointment at Swiss Life.
Richard Davison joins Swiss Life as a member of the Employment Benefits business unit management tea...
Lib Dems fly compulsion flag.
The case for a compulsory second tier pensions scheme is building up a formidable head of steam. The...
Talking outsourcing.
Solutions provider Marlborough Stirling will be discussing the Internet and outsourcing at the Insur...
Sorry, but our premiums are not dropping.
As always, the edition of Post Magazine on 17 September had worthwhile news and very informative art...
Second buy in a month for broker.
Hull-based broker Oughtred & Harrison is driving ahead with its expansion policy and has announced i...
BCWA cuts PMI company cover.
Leading private medical insurance company BCWA is set to reduce premium rates for company-paid cover...
Misys sues SNL over breach of contract.
Software and services provider Misys has issued a high court writ against pensions specialist Sedgwi...
Masterplan creates a unique arrangement.
Brokers will be burning rubber to sign up to a new deal which slashes the cost of firms' motoring bi...
Aon Corporation declares dividend.
The Aon Corporation, the insurance services holding company comprising brokers, consultants and insu...
Appointment at First City.
First City Insurance Brokers has appointed Kelvin Curran, Brian Everall, Roddy Graham and Lawrence W...
Magnetic storm claims to stick.
Underwriters have been urged to be on their guard following the revelation of a natural phenomenon s...
Regulations and logistics stall 'mini' Lloyd's in Singapore.
The planned opening of a "mini" Lloyd's operation in Singapore has been put back by seven months aft...
Appointment at Sedgwick Noble Lowandes.
Liz Hettle has been appointed by Sedgwick Noble Lowndes as an employee benefits consultant based at ...
Eureko says eureka! as it sells US firms.
The consolidation of insurers in the North American market has continued with two announcements by E...
Crisis over pension piggy banks.
Francis Higney discovers there's a storm brewing for people whose rainy-day savings will not provide for an adequate retirement package.