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Kwik-Fit in tyre warning
Kwik-Fit has added 30 units to its mobile tyre safety checking fleet as employers' focus on safety o...
ABI releases flood reply
The Association of British Insurers was expected to submit a response yesterday to a consultation pa...
Fortis to target mid-net-worth sector
Fortis is targeting the mid-net-worth market and plans to move into the high-net-worth sector in due...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed John Chaloner as mechanical engineer within the company's specia...
Sports insurance on steroids
Renowned sports obsessive (and occasional reporter) Alexander Ferguson lines up with the best and brightest in the sports (re)insurance world.
Dust off your jump suits
Dear friend, Sometimes we spend so much time knocking something that we forget how good it is, or h...
Meritz Fire ready for hostile takeover
South Korea's Meritz Fire and Marine Insurance is looking to acquire another nonlife insurer, First ...
Space claims set to reach $835m
Space claims are estimated to reach $835m for 2007, prompting insurers to re-assess their premium ra...
AIG UK recruits for its Private Client Group
AIG UK has appointed Charl Bouwer to its Private Client Group as development underwriter.
Tornadoes hit Virginia, US
According to catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide, three tornadoes carved a 25-mile track of destruction through southeastern Virginia yesterday, gutting homes, tossing cars, and injuring more than 200 local residents.
Admiral CEO sees little movement on price in Q1
Henry Engelhardt, Admiral chief executive, has warned of little movement on price in the first quarter of 2008.
System helps police trace £0.5m worth of stolen cars
ALD Automotive’s in-car telematics system has helped police recover £500 000 worth of stolen cars.
Sterling Launches New Executive Plus Product
Following extensive market research and consultation with its broker partners, Sterling Insurance has launched its new high net worth policy, Executive Plus.
Hyperion opens offices in Dubai
Hyperion has strengthened its global presence with the opening of its first operation in Dubai.
Fortis underwrites Alliance and Leicester’s first online standalone travel product
Alliance and Leicester becomes first bank to use Fortis’ Text2Insure Web, WAP and SMS-Enabled Platform.
Fortis roll out new MNW home product
Fortis has launched House Guard Prestige, its new home insurance product for the mid-net-worth market. House Guard Prestige will be sold through the intermediary channel, specifically targeting the 1.3 million homeowners (12.5% of the market) who require…
Fortis to underwrite Alliance and Leicester travel product
Fortis has been chosen to underwrite Alliance and Leicester’s first online standalone travel insurance offering.
Insurer enters the mid-net-worth market
Fortis has launched into the mid-net-worth market with House Guard Prestige.
Insurers criticised for lack of cover on downloaded music
Many of the UK’s big name insurers are still not paying out for claims on the loss of downloaded music – despite the fact that digital sales now form a massive chunk of the UK’s music purchases according to financial data comparison site Moneynet.co.uk.
Cardif Pinnacle launches web portal
Cardif Pinnacle has launched a new website portal www.helpucover.co.uk.
Post Office contact centre worker wins Integra award
Rehena Sultana has been short-listed for the 2007 Contact Centre Agent of the Year award, to be hand...
Employee feedback leads GHL's training initiative
GHL Insurance Services has introduced a bespoke training programme for its employees after acting on...
Preparing for the future challenges of work
The world of business and management has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Advances in co...
Smith heads recovery unit
Cunningham Lindsey UK has appointed Andy Smith as national recoveries manager. Mr Smith has worked i...