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Allianz sets up new motor claims team to cut settlement times
A new team has been appointed within the Allianz Insurance claims division to focus on beyond economical repair claims.
Invicta targets £25m by 2013
Founder of Hero Insurance Services, Paul Cosh, has returned to the broker market by taking a financial stake and chairman role in a personal lines start-up launched by former Woodstock operations manager Steve Gamage.
Birmingham tops list for motor fraud
Birmingham has topped a list of the areas with the highest level of motor insurance fraud across England.
Looking Back 20 years: Telephone changes for London calls
Members of the Association of British Insurers are urging policyholders with burglar alarms linked to police stations with London 01 telephone numbers to ensure these are converted to take account of the changes British Telecom is making to London codes.
Looking Back 50 years: Deaths on the road see increase
The Ministry of Transport has announced that 507 people died in road accidents in the UK in January.
Budget 2010: Industry to offer guidance on how to deal with criminals
The insurance industry is looking to publish guidance for insurers on how to treat customers with criminal convictions.
Zurich to put in new controls after being found in breach over data loss
Zurich Insurance has agreed to improve information security after losing over 46 000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Zurich to put in new controls after being found in breach over data loss
Zurich Insurance has agreed to improve information security after losing over 46 000 individuals’ personal financial information.
Defaqto: 8% of policies not offering car replacement cover
Almost one in ten car insurance policies do not over new car replacement cover, research from Defaqto has shown
Abbey looking forward to 2010 "with confidence" after £8.7m profit
Abbey Protection saw a 6% growth in pre-tax profits to £8.7m in 2009, on revenue (before investment income) up 15% to £32.5m.
One Answer Network teams up with Selfnet
One Answer Network has teamed up with Selfnet to offer its members a Selfsure product designed to simplify the insurance buying process for both brokers and customers.
CBG chair steps down as revenue and profits dip
Broking group CBG Group saw revenue drop to £8.96m (2008: £11.15m) with adjusted pre-tax profits also falling from £2.25m to £1.026m.
Helphire documentation goes online
Helphire Group is to provide vehicle rental agreements and supporting documentation electronically, for validation online.
Junction targets personal lines insurers in drive for new partnerships
Junction is targeting motor and home insurers as part of a drive for new partners in the insurance sector.
Former Woodstock director returns with personal lines consolidator
Invicta Insurance Services, a new broking service provider, has been launched by Steve Gamage, the former operations manager at Woodstock Insurance Brokers.
Manson relocates in Manchester
Manson Insurance Group moves to new location - Kabel House, 15 Quay Street, in the heart of the Manchester business district.
Garratts agrees €700k warranty deal
Lancashire-based insurance broker Garratts has secured a contract to arrange tyre warranties worth €700 000 in Spain and Portugal.
Garratts agrees €700k warranty deal
Lancashire-based insurance broker Garratts has secured a contract to arrange tyre warranties worth €700 000 in Spain and Portugal.
Councils to split £5.3m flood fund
A £5.3m award to 49 local authorities to help them tackle surface water flooding has been announced by the environment minister Huw Irranca-Davies.
EMB: "motor reserves running out"
Things expected to get worse for motor market according to an EMB report.
Biba revamps medical insurance group
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is to broaden the remit of its private medical insurance group to include areas such as income protection, critical illness, and group life insurance in addition to private medical insurance.
Former Axa manager joins Lorega
Lorega has appointed Jonathan Mainwaring as broker business development manager for the Southern region.
Insurance fraud losses could reach £2.5bn
General insurance fraud losses could reach £2.5bn during 2010, according to the latest insight report from Experian.