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Disparities in injury fraud
Commercial and litigation specialist The Park Lane Partnership has seen its workload for investigati...
No hike in Irish premiums
Patricia Byron, the chief executive of the Injuries Board in Ireland (previously the Personal Injuri...
Zero settlements increase
The Innovation Group, which looks for fraudulent claims on behalf of the insurance industry, has see...
Apil not soft on fraud
Over the summer, I have accompanied the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers' president, Amanda St...
Millennium launches motor and general insurance quickpages
Millennium, the UK marketing agency specialising exclusively in the mature market, has launched the 2009 QuickPages directory for motor and general insurance.
Most listed buildings have wrong insurance says Ecclesiastical
Two thirds of the UK’s half-million listed buildings are insured for an incorrect value, according to new statistics from Ecclesiastical Insurance.
Plumridge returns to personal lines at Cassidy Davies
Cassidy Davis, the specialist personal lines Lloyd’s insurer, has appointed Aidan Plumridge as head of marketing and business development.
Wow ... two hurricanes at once!
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Getting into pole position
AHJ chairman and chief executive Hugh Price on the increase in sums insured, how a film studio led to him becoming a broker and getting sponsorship for racing driving
Burning down profits
Whether as a result of hell-raising or the economic downturn, arson is on the increase, argues Peter Taylor
On the offensive in Colombia
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Genworth examining strategic alternatives for mortgage insurance division
Genworth Financial, the global financial security company, said it is examining a number of strategic alternatives regarding its US Mortgage Insurance (US MI) business, including a possible spin-off, to determine the optimal course for Genworth, its…
Genworth says considering spin-off for mortgage insurance unit
Genworth Financial, the troubled financial security company, said it is examining a number of strategic alternatives regarding its US Mortgage Insurance (US MI) business, including a possible spin-off, to determine the optimal course for Genworth, its…
Torus acquires QBE's Praetorian Specialty Insurance Company
Energy insurer Torus said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Praetorian Specialty Insurance Company from Praetorian Insurance Company, a member company of QBE the Americas for an undisclosed cash amount.
QBE bolsters property arm with ex-RSA director
As part of the expansion of its UK commercial property offering, Peter Fice has joined QBE's property division as manager of its London Market retail property operation.
Rate rise predictions slammed by Irish Injuries Board
Patricia Byron, the chief executive of the Injuries Board in Ireland (previously the Personal Injuries Assessment Board) has hit out at speculation that insurance premiums should rise by 10% - 20%.
Chaucer hires new international property treaty underwriter
Chaucer Syndicates has appointed Maria Fahy as international property treaty underwriter for Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Ecclesiastical in regional restructure
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has announced plans to reorganise its regional network:
NU in used vehicle deal
Norwich Union, part of Aviva, is helping policyholders get back on the road quicker by offering a used vehicle replacement service after they have agreed their cash settlement for a written-off vehicle claim.
Paris Re says net losses after reinsurance for Gustav/Ike $75-95m
Paris Re, the French (re)insurer, announced today that its initial loss estimates for Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike are respectively $10-20m, and $75-95m net after reinsurances, both preliminary figures are on a pre-tax basis and net of expected…
AIG to announce restructuring plans on Oct 3 - sources
AIG, the recently bailed-out insurance giant, is set to announce its restructuring plans on October 3, sources familiar with the situation told Reinsurance.
Erosion of confidence in AIG prompting commercial policyholders to look elsewhere - Marsh
(BestWire) — An erosion of confidence in American International Group is prompting commercial policyholders to question whether to hold onto AIG insurance coverage or seek new insurance underwriters, according to a webinar held Sept. 24 by worldwide…
Fear makes sick go to work
Almost three quarters (72%) of Brits go to work despite feeling so ill they could legitimately stay ...
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