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Willis appoints chairman of global professional services group
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Keith Tracey as chairman of Willis’ global professional services practice.
Aon launches extortion consulting operation
Aon Crisis Management has hired the former senior investigating officer for multinational extortion at the British police to head up a new extortion consulting team.
Confused confirms deal with Alliance and Leicester
Price comparison service Confused has welcomed Alliance and Leicester to its home insurance panel.
Prestige broker doubles turnover
Performance car insurance broker Peart Insurance, has increased its turnover to almost £1m a year as it approaches its second anniversary under new ownership.
Hiscox profits up to £109.2m
Hiscox this morning announced an interim pre-tax profit of £109.2m (2007: £105.6m) for the six months ended 30 June. It recorded gross written premiums of £639.4m (2007: £733.0m), down 12.8% and an improved group combined ratio of 79.7% (2007: 84.8%).
Software house points to online start up boom
Open GI has reported an increase in the number of brokers contracting for its ecommerce solutions on the basis of growing online opportunities.
Mondial provide cover for overseas students in the UK
Mondial Assistance has launched a bespoke product to help universities attract and protect international students.
Critical risk to pensions
Legal & General is urging people to consider the devastating impact having a critical illness could have on their ability to save into their pension.
Confused boosts motor insurance panel
Price comparison site Confused has added Bradford and Bingley to its motor insurance panel.
Speed limits should be slashed, says insurer
Spanish government proposals to cut motorway speed limits to 50mph and town speeds to 25mph should be adopted in the UK, according to Yes Insurance.
DSA and MIA team up with industry for premium discount scheme
The Driving Standards Agency and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with motorcycle insurance companies to offer discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully take part in the new 'Enhanced Rider Scheme' (ERS).
Companies advised to increase contact with consumers
Life & Pensions companies could see incomes drop significantly in the coming months if they neglect consumer contact, warns consultants Practical Change People (PCP).
Looking back
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Axa to shed another 500 jobs in the UK
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RSA: lonely journey coming to an end
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Appointment at Keelan Westall
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Player in record PI payout
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RK Harrison partners BPIF
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Appointment at Marsh
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