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Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Labour pledges to help entrepreneurs and SMEs with manifesto
The Labour Party yesterday pledged to help support small businesses and recognize the need to promote entrepreneurs with the publication of its manifesto.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
UK General adds to board with new FD
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director, UK General Insurance, with immediate effect.
Kwik Fit bests company sales records
Kwik Fit Financial Services has announced record breaking single-day sales across all three of its group companies.
Equity seals Kia affinity deal
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme. The three-year deal will see Equity providing branded policies through Kia’s network of 150 UK dealerships.
Friends Provident pays out £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009
Friends Provident paid £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009 the company has revealed.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Aviva outlines Asian direct motor plan
Aviva has outlined plans for its re-entry Singapore’s general insurance market and stated its intent on rolling out the business in key markets in Asia.
Aviva outlines Asian direct motor plan
Aviva has outlined plans for its re-entry Singapore’s general insurance market and stated its intent on rolling out the business in key markets in Asia.
Commons paves way for Flood Bill to be passed
The House of Commons agreed on 25 ammendments to the Flood and Water Management Bill yesterday, paving the way for it to be passed for the dissolution of Parliament on Monday.
DAS unveils new post-MoJ ATE insurance scheme
DAS’ after the event legal insurance arm 80e has unveiled a new version of its ATE scheme incorporating provisions for the new Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Arc adds cloning cover to motor product
Arc Legal Assistance has added a new vehicle identity theft cover to its motor legal protection product.
Capita boss plots travel insurance push
Capita Insurance Services has revealed plans to enter the travel insurance sector before the end of the year.
Insurers gain the upper hand over aggregators
The balance of power is shifting away from aggregators and back towards insurers — a trend the latter should capitalise on while pursuing a more collaborative approach.
Cash for crash ring brought to justice
Following a detailed fraud investigation by Merseyside police's crime operations unit, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
See you later, aggregator
Industry commentators are predicting a crackdown on web aggregators - but will the sites' popularity with consumers beat expectations? Rachel Gordon reports
From Facebook to sales book
As social media begins to shake off the stigma of being little more than a means to wile away time, Amy Ellis investigates whether, as some predict, 2010 will be the year this new medium becomes a quantifiable marketing tool.
Pet cover goes green
The Green Insurance Company is to expand its personal lines portfolio with a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
E-certificates put on a par with paper
The insurance industry has welcomed the introduction of regulation giving electronic motor insurance policies legal parity with paper policies.
Growth plan at Brightside
Brightside has targeted 20% growth in 2010 after posting a record revenue of £44.7m for 2009. Overall revenue increased by 35% (2008: £33.2m).
Bids in for Kwik-Fit insurance
Investment bank Credit Suisse is mulling over bids to buy the insurance arm of Kwik-Fit after they were submitted for consideration by 2 April.
Drivers may pay the price
Niche areas within motor insurance such as cover designed specifically for young drivers could see rate increases of up to 20% after Quinn Insurance was ordered to cease underwriting in the UK, according to motor brokers.