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Competition struggle
In its latest report into the UK Home Insurance Market, Defaqto claims new entrants have made the ma...
Sterling buoyant as profits ease up
Sterling Insurance Group has admitted the imminent publication of its annual report will show its pr...
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Appointment at Simpson and Marwick
Graeme Watson, an associate in Simpson and Marwick's Edinburgh office, has become the fifth solicito...
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Bright's defence: Indie bosses lost faith in claims handlers
Senior management of Independent Insurance did not believe that claims handlers were properly handling claims received by the company, writes Penny Sukhraj .
St Paul appoints UK non-exec chairman
Sir John Carter has been appointed non-executive chairman of St. Paul Travelers Insurance Company UK.
ABI figures reveal PMI sales on the up
For the first time in recent years, the number of subscribers to personal private medical insurance policies has grown year-on-year.
EDI progress heralded
During its financial year ended 31 May 2007, Open GI systems were used to write 2.2 million policies via EDI – an 8 % increase on the previous year. the software firm announced today.
Former CU boss given St Paul role
Sir John Carter has been appointed non-executive chairman of St Paul Travelers Insurance.
Royal & SunAlliance launches Truck products
Royal & SunAlliance (RSA) has launched a new Trucks product. Designed for small businesses, Trucks will provide insurance cover for commercial goods vehicles between three and a half and 18 tonnes, for companies running up to four vehicles.
Zurich appoints head of local government
Zurich Municipal appointed Andrew Jepp to the newly created role: head of local government.
Insurer calls for action on UK's most dangerous roads
Insurance provider yesinsurance.co.uk is calling for action to reduce the risks posed by the UK's most dangerous roads, such as the A682 in Yorkshire, the A54 in Derbyshire, and the A84 in Scotland.
Former Giles manager joins JPA
Halesowen based Johnston Park McAndrew has appointed Dale Collett as its new sales & marketing director.
Clarkson felt like piggie in the middle
Former Independent group claims director Patricia Clarkson spoke of feeling like a “piggie in the middle” when it came to getting authorisation to put whiteboard cases on the system, writes Jonathan Swift .
Ace Spectrum sets new protection benchmark for UK large to medium companies
Ace has launched a combined package policy which offers a new minimum standard of protection for large to medium companies.
MPs call for national staged accident action plan
Two MPs have bought an early day motion expressing concern over a lack of a national campaign to combat induced motor accidents. Nigel Evans MP for Ribble Valley and Andrew George MP for St Ives have signed the motion.
London market insured McLaren F1 prize
The surprise success of Formula 1 (F1) racing driver rookie Lewis Hamilton has had London's contingency market buzzing after it emerged his McLaren F1 team's lead sponsor has covered win bonuses through an insurance policy.
Capita underwriting manager joins rival
Arc Legal Assistance has appointed Sarah Dyer to the newly created position of underwriting manager.
Ex-Hiscox director Sweeney takes new role
Former Hiscox development director David Sweeney has resurfaced as the new director of Sterling Insurance's personal lines division. Post reported in March how Mr Sweeney had left Hiscox in a shake-up at the insurer . He will take over the household…
Pick of the Week
Anthony Gould, editor in chief of Post provides a run down of the major news stories in this week’s i...
F1 hero Hamilton's win bonuses insured
The surprise success of rookie Lewis Hamilton has had London's contingency market buzzing all week a...
Appointment at Aegis
Aegis London has appointed David Croom-Johnson as active underwriter of Syndicate 1225. Mr Croom-Joh...