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People First launched
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has launched a new initiative that aims to support injure...
Homeowners cut contents cover by up to a third
British homeowners have cut the value of their home contents insurance cover by up to a third over the last year in an attempt to save money, according to Kwik-Fit Insurance.
Lloyd's insurer bolsters US footprint with deal
Beazley has completed the acquisition of the entire share capital and all renewal rights of First State Management, US underwriting manager specialising in surplus lines commercial property insurance, from the Hartford Financial Services Group.
Total loses Buncefield appeal
Oil company Total has lost its High Court battle with Chevron, making it liable for more than half a...
Antur Insurance secures exclusive brokerage for motor trade
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has secured an exclusive policy wording and premiums with commercial underwriters Arista Insurance, for the motor trade.
Groupama appoints new manager
Groupama Insurances has appointed Louise Lock to the newly created role of learning and development manager. Ms Lock will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative and engaging learning solutions for managers and employees at all levels…
Former Lloyd's director Sutherland given new Middle Eastern role
The board of Qatar Insurance Services has announced the appointment of James Sutherland as chief executive officer.
Seizure of uninsured vehicles increases
Police are seizing more than 460 vehicles a day as the number of uninsured drivers continues to rise, new research has shown.
Business crime rising as recession bites, says Axa
Arson, malicious damage and forcible theft are on the increase according to Axa.
Research underlines fickleness of insurance customers
New research carried out by EMB, the actuarial and business consultancy, claims 61% of people will always seek an alternative quote on renewal regardless of the price quoted by their existing insurer.
Novae grabs underwriter from Marketform
Novae Insurance, the insurance arm of Lloyd's insurer Novae, has appointed experienced medical malpractice underwriter, Mike McGill, to its growing team.
Plantec takes on new office in expansion drive
Claims management specialist Plantec Holdings leased a new office premises nearby to its Southport head quarters to house its accident investigation arm First Legal Support.
AIG boss speaks of bad blood and betrayal as he resigns
Jake DeSantis, an executive vice president of AIG's beleaguered financial products unit, has spoken about being betrayed by the American insurance giant and its management.
Comic Relief campaign receives boost from the industry
Insurers and brokers across the country redoubled their efforts to raise money for this year's Comic...
Platinum for Thatcham
Thatcham has received the platinum award for accumulating the highest number of 'skill miles' in the...
Care reform proposals
Greenwoods Solicitors have outlined proposals for reform of the provision and funding of long-term c...
Crack taskforce to battle uninsured drivers
Insurance industry trade bodies have taken a step forward in tackling uninsured drivers by joining f...
Double indemnity risk highlighted
Brokers that agree to double indemnity commission offers on insurers' home and contents books are at...
Most AIG employees return their bonuses
Three quarters of AIG's leading bonus recipients have returned their payments in full, following a b...
PBS ties up Fortis in MGA risk sharing deal
Fortis has been confirmed as the new capacity supporter for PBS Holdings, after Axa decided not to r...
Swinton: we are no 40% commission merchants
Swinton plans to grow its commercial business as sale prices and commission come under pressure. In...
Broker Network looks for member upgrades
The Broker Network is aiming to upgrade 25% of it associate brokers to full membership by the end of...
CIS staff face redundancy
Co-operative Insurance Services has started the staff consultation process after announcing it is to...
Broker faces backlash over 'pay-as-paid' plan
AA Insurance faces a backlash over plans to alter how it passes on premiums to insurers, with some u...