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Transactor new provider for Cornish Mutual
Transactor Global Solutions is the new provider for south west based insurer, Cornish Mutual, with a complete system replacement scheduled to go live in September 2010.
Thornside signs pet insurance deal with Shop Direct
Capita Insurance Services company Thornside has extended its pet insurance deal with Shop Direct to include online cover via Littlewoods and Very.
IAM extends motor offer to 19 year olds
The Institute of Advanced Motorists surety insurance offered to its members via Adelaide Insurance, is to be made available to IAM advanced drivers aged 19 or over driving a low-grouped car.
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist PMI provider Exeter Friendly has unveiled a new advisor portal in conjunction with income protection insurer Pioneer.
Teceris fraud team joins Questgates
Questgates has appointed Teceris Claims Services' former director of fraud John Freeman as counter fraud director.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Post Europe Spotlight - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Plum aims to double new business
Plum Underwriting has outlined its intention to double new business and grow its agency base in 2010.
Allianz boss ready for Tesco-sized affinity deal after VW tie up
Jon Dye told Post: "Could we do a deal of that size, yes, why not. This is Allianz, it is an enormous business."
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.
Interglobal
International private medical insurer Interglobal has appointed Nicola Norris as business development manager, with responsibility for building distribution and sales of individual and group PMI in the UK through the intermediary channel.
Aviva
Aviva UK Health has appointed Rob Cowley as finance director.
Legal Update - Scottish credit hire: A common courtesy?
Credit hire issues have again hit the headlines. Julie Keenan reports on a Scottish case involving a professional rugby player and looks at the evolving case law north of the border.
Roundtable: Mobile Technology - Applying a mobile strategy
Ever since the launch of Apple's Iphone, the march of mobile technology, smart phones and applications has been relentless. So what opportunities and challenges do these developments present for the general insurance industry? Ant Gould reports.
Interview - Arron Banks: The bright side of life
The rumour mill has been in overdrive regarding Brightside over the past 12 months. Daniel Dunkley talks to founder and insurance director Arron Banks about the broker's distinctive approach to the market.
Thornside pet insurance
Thornside, the pet insurance division of Capita Insurance Distribution, is to work with Home Retail Group to provide and administer its new pet insurance programme in Ireland.
Hodges: no 'land grab' for Aviva
Aviva UK plans to build its capability in the commercial property owners and motor sectors after its business insurance book shrunk by £400m in 2009.
LV to recruit another 75 staff
LV's new 24-hour call centre for motor insurance customers in Hudddersfield may be expanded to household during 2010. The insurer hopes to create up to 75 jobs over the next 18 months following the opening.
AMA and Nacho confirm merger
The Accident Management Association and the National Association of Credit Hire Operators this week confirmed their merger.