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Equity strikes new deal with MCE
Equity Red Star had strengthened its ten-year strategic partnership with MCE Insurance by tailoring the products it provides to the broker.
Plant theft falls for first time in over a decade
Plant theft is down for the first time in 12 years, according to a new report by The National Plant and Equipment Register.
Motor insurance certificates to be issued online
Millions of motorists will be able to arrange their motor insurance quicker and more conveniently thanks to a proposed change in the law announced today said the Association of British Insurers.
RK Harrison announces JLT swoop
R K Harrison, the independent broking group, has acquired a specialist marine energy team from JLT specialising in offshore exploration and production risks.
MMA changes motor trade offering
Intermediary-only insurer, MMA Insurance is to target further growth in its motor trade account with a number of product enhancements and an expanded team of dedicated sector specialists.
Fusion extend product range
Fusion has added two new additions to its product range, a new Stand Alone Liability product and a Contractors facility.
Chubb boosts London team
Chubb Europe has appointed Andrew McKee as manager of its London operation and Andy Francis as UK & Ireland marketing manager.
Underwriting agency enters stand alone liability market
Fusion has unveiled additions to its product range, a new stand alone liability product and a contractors facility.
Zurich launches new home contents cover
Zurich is launching a new mid net worth insurance product called Home Solutions Advantage.
FM Global to open Hong Kong office
Commercial and industrial property insurer FM Global has received regulatory approval to establish an insurance branch office in Hong Kong.
Law firm calls on ABI to halt insurers' "inappropriate behaviour"
Lancashire law firm Napthens Solicitors has voiced concerns on the increasing use of underhand tactics by insurance companies in settling personal injury claims.
Aon targets savings with claims scheme
National broker Aon has announced its aim of promoting a fixed cost personal injury claims scheme wi...
US claims body eyes UK launch
An American insurance industry-owned claims resolution body is investigating a possible UK launch, P...
Stopped in their tracks
Non-standard motor: Convictions
Cobra snares specialists
Cobra London Markets has appointed three specialist brokers to strengthen is UK commercial property ...
Olympic costs hike needs addressing
The soaring cost of building repairs leading up to the 2012 Olympics could force insurers to revalue...
Thatcham repair pledge
Thatcham has announced its intention to formulate a standard for crash repair methods. The new stand...
Ecclesiastical CEO lays down challenge after second best group performance
Ecclesiastical has reported a re-tax profit of £77.1m for the year ending 31st December, the second-highest ever in its history.
Police raid printing company over insurance fraud
Police in Lancashire are warning motorists to be aware of bogus insurance documentation after raiding a printing company’s business address in Blackpool town centre yesterday.
Insurance Partnership Financial Services appoints management team
The newly launched Insurance Partnership Financial Services Group has appointed its new management team. The new group, formed by three successful local companies – Lifestyle Financial Services, The Insurance Partnership and East Yorkshire Financial…
Thatcham plans crash repair standards formula
Following closely after the launch of a Kitemark standard for crash repair, insurer funded research centre Thatcham, has announced its intention to formulate a standard for crash repair methods.
Aon to market Inter Resolve claims management products
InterResolve and Aon have announced a partnership to provide UK corporate businesses with a fixed costs resolution service for employers’ liability, public liability and fleet motor claims.
Report highlights nimble brokers growing fast
A group of lean, fit and relatively small companies are taking the insurance brokers industry by storm and showing the bigger players how it’s done.
Our own worst enemy?
If I say it quickly, it might not seem so bad: insurers have become their own worst enemy and have l...