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HBOS sees Esure sales jump 43%
Halifax Bank of Scotland's general Insurance profit increased by 64% to £176m (H1 2007 £107m) for the first half of 2008.
Generation Y: motivating and retaining young managers
'Self-absorbed', 'impatient', 'disloyal': these are just some of the words used to describe generati...
Drivers fear losing NCD
More than 40% of UK drivers would rather put their hand in their own pocket to pay for minor car dam...
QBE on cover for Weston-super-Mare pier
QBE has appointed loss adjuster Teceris to investigate the remains of the Grand Pier Weston-super-Ma...
House of cards
Modern methods of construction
Appointment at Scott Rees and Co
Lancashire law firm Scott Rees and Co has appointed five new members of staff. Adam Dollimore, senio...
Bold men of the sea
Ropner insurance services
Appointment at Swiss Re
Swiss Re has appointed Stefan Lippe as deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer. M...
XL UK boss: job cuts will be minimal
XL will look to make cost cuts over the next year, the company said after announcing its net income ...
GAB building repair offering
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has launched a building repair network three-and-a-half years after selling...
Supply chains - Does not compute
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Thieves target buildings
The theft of materials is no longer confined to the contents of buildings and stock in yards but now...
Equity launches Countrywide exclusive products
Equity Red Star is launching 11 Countrywide exclusive full cycle electronic data interchange products after recently joining the network’s strategic insurer panel.
Equity launch countrywide exclusive products
Equity Red Star is set to launch 11 Countrywide exclusive full cycle EDI products after recently joining the network’s strategic insurer panel.
Lloyds TSB GI profits up £63m
Lloyds TSB this morning said that profit before tax from its general insurance operations increased by £63m, to £113m. The bank said this reflected a £57m reduction in claims due to the absence of the severe weather related claims experienced and the…
CETA warns flood insurance for all still in jeopardy
The general relief that has greeted news that insurers will continue to provide flood insurance for the UK’s most vulnerable properties could prove premature, as the deal comes with strings attached warns CETA managing director David Quick.
Confused adds new partner to home panel
Confused.com has confirmed the addition of bullseyeinsurance.co.uk, to its list of insurers for home insurance.
Building structures under threat due to theft says Norwich Union
The theft of materials is no longer confined to the contents of buildings and stock in yards but now extends to the actual structure of buildings, Norwich Union has warned.
Turnover exceeds £1bn at Capita
Capita Group has reported pre-tax profits of £120.2m for the first half of this year, marking a 16% increase on the same period in 2007.
Blue Bunday
Insurance specialists at London law firm Beale and Company braved torrential rain to compete in the ...
Pick of the week
Reporters Alwynne Gwilt and Lousie Meeson look at the major stories from the general insurance market...
Max Capital promotes
Max Capital Group has promoted two leaders in its Bermuda and Dublin-based reinsurance operations. D...
Email triggers legal action
Helphire is taking legal action against an alleged disgruntled employee who sent out a disparaging e...
Appointment at JLT
Jardine Lloyd Thompson private clients division has appointed Steve Hilditch as a senior consultant ...