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Clampdown on uninsured driving paying off
Motor insurance industry efforts in clamping down on uninsured driving are starting to pay off, according to recent figures.
Poor condition of pool cars putting lives at risk, say RAC
Nearly a fifth of pool car fleets may not be roadworthy putting employees lives at risk and leaving businesses exposed to extra costs and legal action, according to RAC.
Insurers condemned for not covering T5 victims
The decision by some insurance companies to refuse to cover passengers for cancellations or lost luggage at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has been labelled as “scandalous” by Insure and Go.
Oval confirms acquisition
Oval has confirmed it has expanded into Northern Ireland with the acquisition of broker Bartholomew and James, as revealed by Post (see this week’s issue ).
Motor premiums rise for mobile phone offenders
Motorists with convictions for using a mobile phone while driving face premium increases of 30% if they buy their insurance from Allianz.
APC rolls out pubs and wine bars package product
Commercial insurance underwriting agency Anglo Pacific Consultants (APC) has launched a pubs and wine bars package product covering a broader than standard range of risks. Unlike other similar policies, it can extend to include the home contents of…
Gocompare.com adds five brands
Gocompare.com has added five major car insurance brands - Churchill, Privilege, Lloyds TSB, Tesco and Virgin - to its car insurance comparison service.
Lockton strengthens Manchester office
Lockton’s Corporate Risk Solutions division has appointed Matt Davies as managing partner.
Councils report 17% drop in liability claims
A survey by Cunningham Lindsey UK of 17 local authority subscribers to its Fraudline has found the number of liability claims received during 2007/2008 fell by 17% compared to the previous year.
Insured losses from severe weather systems over $1bn in 2008 - AM Best
Insured losses from severe weather systems like tornadoes have already passed the $1bn mark in the first three months of 2008, a report from AM Best shows.
Apil president slams insurers
The new Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president has condemned the insurance industry over its treatment of accident victims in a speech today.
Crime cover for companies launched by Chubb
Chubb Insurance has launched a new crime policy protecting companies from crimes committed by their own employees or from third parties.
Aon: UK market to remain competitive until 2010
UK companies are seeing insurance premiums fall by up to 20% and they could continue to benefit from a competitive market until 2009/10, according to Aon.
Mutuals gather pace
Four London boroughs joined Local Authorities Mutual on 1 April, its first anniversary. They are Cro...
RSA covers all property bases
Royal and Sun Alliance aims to provide a one-stop shop for professional property investors. The ins...
Chubb crime launch
Chubb Insurance has launched a new crime policy protecting companies from crimes committed by their ...
Appointment at Open GI
Chris Guillaume, Open GI research and development director, is to become the new managing director. ...
Appointment at BLG
Barlow Lyde and Gilbert has appointed Simon Gamblin to its corporate team as a partner. He leaves Co...
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What the papers said this week
New York Times Britain is in the midst of an accelerating crime wave that some experts call the...
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WNS in £8m Call 24/7 deal
WNS Assistance has doubled its UK headcount with the £8m acquisition of Call 24/7 and raised the pos...
Cardif takes shares
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