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Police support MID update
The UK's Police forces are backing a campaign to speed up the process of updating the motor insuranc...
Appointment at GAB Robins
David Gamble has rejoined GAB Robins in the new position of director of Northern Ireland operations,...
Roadsure closes in on two after Nash snub
Niche broker Roadsure is set to make two acquisitions in the near future after missing out on the pu...
Fire guide still incomplete
The government has still to publish a fire risk guide for employers responsible for firework display...
CCL to follow £40m float with broker acquisition
Motor accident repair specialist CCL UK is targeting acquisitions in the broking market in addition ...
Landmark case means huge liability savings
Liability insurers will be able to save millions on personal-injury awards following a landmark Cour...
Insurer looks to reduce fleet claims
Mitsui Sumitomo is trialling a video-based driver safety system, which claims to reduce collision fr...
Claims efficiency declines
Total claims handling efficiency declined in 2005, according to a new report from Datamonitor. Claim...
Hiscox acquires fine art
Hiscox today announced its acquisition of the renewal rights of Eriks Assuradeuren, a Dutch insurer ...
What the papers said this week
The Telegraph Saga, the travel and financial services group, has received a number of informal an...
Life in the fast lane
High net worth: Iconic cars
Primary to reinvest swiftcover bounty
Primary Group will use the cash from the sale of Swiftcover to focus on business areas that it 'unde...
Deafness test case found against claimants
Judge Inglis has this morning found against the claimants in all seven test cases of industrial deafness, relating to garment factories in the East Midlands.
QBE in new link up
QBE has announced a sponsorship with rugby premiership champions, Sale Sharks.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints valuation services manager
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Sean Durden as valuation services manager with effect from 29 January 2007.
Hiscox acquires Dutch art insurer
Hiscox has acquired the renewal rights of Eriks Assuradeuren, a Dutch insurer specialising in commercial fine art.
Equity points to discounts for motorcycle safety
A newly launched Driving Standards Agency register of post-test-motorcycle trainers will lead to discount incentives for riders keen to improve their skills, according to Equity Red Star.
Beazley offers management liability policy for non-profit organizations
A leading insurer of specialty lines, has launched a management liability policy for non-profit organizations that includes an optional extension for event cancellation.
Supercomputer prepares (re)insurers for climate change
One of the world’s largest supercomputers is helping insurers understand natural catastrophes in the face of climate change.
Call for doctors audit says Bupa
Three quarters of consultants expect health insurers to take some responsibility for measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of specialists, according to research published today.
Retiring CCL founder maintains equity stake before flotation
Replacement vehicle specialist CCL UK has announced that its founder, Will Snelgrove, has now retired from the board but remains an 18% share holder.
Director appointed at Davies Liability
Investigation and claims handling specialist Davies Liability has promoted Jason Miles to the position of director.
Admiral announces major tie up
Drakefield Insurance Services has linked up with Admiral Group to provide travel insurance across a number of the Admiral brands.
"Poor" snow conditions result in thousands of injuries
According to travel insurance specialist InsureandGo, the current poor snow conditions in Europe have resulted in thousands of injuries on the slopes.