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MIB claims numbers fall
The Motor Insurers' Bureau this morning reported receiving 36 000 claims throughout last year, a reduction of 4.7%, writes Kirsten Powley .
New Premium Finance Facility from Policyfast
Policyfast has launched a new premium finance facility for use by its broker panel.
NU: Fire safety regulations ignored by 38% of businesses
Up to 38% of businesses are unaware of the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, compared to 43% in October, with over one third of firms are failing to carry out a crucial fire risk assessment, according to Norwich Union Risk…
ABI: Floods to cost £1.5bn
The Association of British Insurers now estimates that some 27 500 homes and 7000 businesses were affected. The increased number of business claims, together with clearer information about the amount of damage to many homes, has led the ABI to revise its…
RSA flood loss estimate £55m
Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Group has announced an estimate of £55m, net of reinsurance recoveries, for claims arising from the recent flood event in the North of England.
Police Mutual acquires Roland Smith Insurance Brokers
Police Mutual acquired of Roland Smith Insurance Brokers in a deal which brings together two providers of financial services to the police.
Fortis wins lead on M&S money contract
Fortis has been appointed by Budget subsidiary and affinity insurance provider Junction as the lead insurer on M&S Money’s motor panel in a four-year deal.
Esure contact agent wins Direct Excellence award
Joanne Downes, who works at Esure's motor insurance call centre in Manchester, is the latest recipie...
Thatcham crash courses delivers next generation
Norwich Union's chief engineer has hailed the re-emergence of apprenticeship programmes after he awa...
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Bomb scares highlight lack of terror cover
A car bomb scare on Haymarket in central London, which forced Post's publisher to close its head off...
Heath Lambert loses staff to broking rival
Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath and Bond has poached seven employees from Heath Lambert with the goal ...
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PIAB hits milestone
More than £67m has been awarded by the Irish Personal Injuries Assessment Board since it was launche...
Soaring motor rates signal move towards hard market
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Reshuffle at Groupama
Groupama has created two new regional business development manager positions, with Simon Hurt and An...
Industry faces PR calamity
The insurance industry could be facing a public relations disaster over the recent flooding as suppl...
Outsourcing specialist unveils acquisition
WNS Assistance has revealed plans to market motor-claims technology platforms with its own business-...
Allianz head criticises profit report cover ups
Allianz Insurance's head of commercial motor and motor trade has blasted the market for hiding falli...
Car rates at highest ever
Car insurance premiums have reached their highest ever level, according to AA Insurance's benchmark ...
Liability insurers boosted by animal kick verdict
Legislation governing animals is likely to be tightened, after an injury claim made against the keep...
New sites opened
Dorset-based Car Crash Line has opened more delivery centres to meet demand for its fast reaction ca...