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BPIF and RK Harrison team up to offer print policies
The British Printing Industries Federation has appointed independent broker RK Harrison as its partner in launching BPIF Insurance Services, a scheme developed exclusively for members to be launched in August.
RSA launches new freight product
RSA has launched a new freight product for road haulage contractors with a turnover exceeding £1m and other companies that transport or store third party cargo.
RSA widens repair network
RSA has acquired a fifth quality repair centre in Bristol and appointed Paul Nightingale as its managing director.
Law firm takes on personal injury team
Law firm Greenwoods Solicitors has taken on the defendant personal injury team from Edwards Duthie.
Aggregator calls for tough action as cost of uninsured drivers revealed
Comparethemarket has found UK drivers are paying, on average, £31 a year more on their car insurance in order to cover for people who are uninsured, which equates to more than £500m according to the Motor Insurance Bureau figures. This figure doesn’t…
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Piracy - The piracy hotspots of tomorrow
Be prepared to repel boarders and let David Hunt explain where the next flashpoints on the high seas are likely to be
Aon replaces Ryan on supervisory board
Aon has elected Lester Knight as its non-executive chairman of the board. He will replace former Aon...
IAG to sell Lloyd's syndicate Alba
Troubled Australian insurer IAG is to sell its Lloyd's specialist Asian syndicate Alba. IAG said it...
KnightBrook buys Excess Re
KnightBrook, a recently established holding company of Knight Insurance Company and Venbrook Group, ...
Knowles leaves CII to start up online MGA
The Chartered Insurance Institute has confirmed Peter Knowles, market director for general insurance, is leaving the professional body to start a new online broking venture.
Lloyd's poised to open Ireland office
Lloyd’s has appointed its first country manager for Ireland who will oversee the opening of a new Lloyd’s office in Dublin later this year.
AIG and Swinton among additions to aggregator site
Comparethemarket has added Ecar, Swinton, Bullseye and AIG Direct to its panel, it announced today.
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...
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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
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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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