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Swinton seals four year deal
Open GI to support high street broker's Northern Ireland operation.
RBS sets 2013 deadline to divest insurance business
Bank sees RBSI as ripe for possible IPO.
Biba applauds FSCS review agreement
Financial Services Authority agrees to re-examine broker funding and fees
Insurance business model change - webinar now on demand
If you missed the recent Post, CSC, Zurich and Cambridge University webinar on the challenges of business model change in the insurance sector you can now watch the on-demand version.
RBS: insurance divestment decision will be made by Friday
Bank admits it will have to sell assets "not initially contemplated".
New aggregator claims market first
Active Quote launches into PMI market.
Co-op considering resillient repairs to combat flood claims
Head of home insurance James Hillon said insurers have a duty to take "lead role" to reduce claims costs.
Axa P&C result hit by UK commercial motor and non motor personal
However, group said Swiftcover was proving a success.
Interview - Coversure: Covering all bases for sure success
Having appointed two well-known market figures, Coversure's profile is on the up. Jonathan Swift met the senior team to get the lowdown on their plans for the franchise-based broker.
Criminal costs
The erosion of costs recovery in criminal cases could have profound effects, even to the extent of innocent parties pleading guilty to avoid substantial legal bills. Mark Skinner and Luke Blackburn detail developments.
At a total loss
Total loss management can cause headaches for claims handlers and policyholders alike. David Patten reflects on customer confrontations, insurer answers and whether there is a better way.
LEIG concerned at defamation proceedings insurance changes
Changes to insurance of proceedings ‘introduce great uncertainty’
UK insurer to create 550 new jobs
Fortis CEO Barry Smith confirms first raft of jobs linked to major business wins.
The Bike Insurer signs British Eurosport deal
Comparison site to become title partner to motorcycle racing events
Marsh outlines affinity intent with new CEO appointment.
Martin South says move follows strategic review.
BGL reports 24% rise in profit despite "tempered" growth
Group grabs market share through Compare The Meerkat campaign
Heath Lambert and Chubb join forces with auction house
Christie's selects partners for new insurance venture
ABI close to naming Haddrill's replacement
Maggie Craig to take interim role until permanent candidate is found.
Close and Open GI sign three year deal
Partnership hailed by both sides.