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NU launches stripped down motor policy
Norwich Union has launched Simple Cover, a new online-only motor policy which strips out features it believes are unnecessary for many customers.
Wellington launches US marine reinsurance business
Wellington Underwriting Inc. the US underwriting agency of Wellington Underwriting has launched a marine reinsurance business.
Employment tribunal claims rising says DAS
Sharp rises in employment tribunal claims are revealed in the latest official figures, but worse is to come, according to legal expenses insurer DAS.
Hiscox launches management liability cover
Hiscox Insurance Company has launched a management liability policy developed to cover the liabilities of UK companies, their directors and employees.
Agent of the month goes to Nationwide
Bryan Guy, sales agent at the newly opened Nationwide Personal Finance Division in Wakefield, has be...
Workplace fatalities on the decline
A fall in the number of fatal injuries in the workplace has been applauded as a result of greater he...
Appointment at Bennetts
Bennetts has strengthened its senior management team with three appointments. Janet Eagle-Smith, pre...
Hiscox's forecasts
Hiscox's forecasts for Syndicate 33 have remained unchanged for estimates on the 2004 and 2005 years...
Flood defence on high ground
Can the situation on flood protection really be heading for a point of no return? As Stephen Haddril...
Equity moves on with network rebrand
Insurer Equity announced this week that it is beginning the rebranding of its 70-strong broker netwo...
Appointment at SLE
SLE has appointed Jay Thacker as personal accident underwriting manager to develop and manage a port...
Penny Black's insurance week
Whiling away her time with the papers on Monday morning, Penny noticed the statement from Metropolit...
QBE figures
QBE's European operation accounted for more than half of the group's gross earned premium in its fir...
What the papers said this week
The Daily Telegraph Building firm John Laing is set to announce a fall in profits because of an est...
Appointment at Aon Marine
Aon Marine has appointed a new team to cater to the insurance and risk management needs of the yacht...
Car manufacturers demand rate cuts
Motor manufacturers have hit back at insurers' demands for compulsory safety equipment, saying this ...
No claims bonuses hampered
Offering no claims bonuses to customers with multiple policies is being hampered by antiquated syste...
Zurich outlines five-year regional push
Zurich is set to make a major push for regional business, with plans to double the size of its prope...
Shipping problems
A wave of social and regulatory legislation for the marine industry means that ship owners can expec...
Buys boost growth at CBG
North-west broker Community Broking Group's pre-tax profits have risen 117% to £511,000 (2005: £235,...
Axa launches new service
Axa is launching an electrical insurance risk management service offering a surveyor promise of a 10...
Insurance over the internet
A poll by Autotrader and Budget's online comparison site, Comparethemarket, has highlighted men as t...
Mondial restructures
Mondial’s automotive division has been restructured to ensure it continues to make the maximum use of the skills and experience of the team, as it continues to grow and develop.
Insure4Retirement launches ID theft insurance
Insure4Retirement.co.uk has launched ID theft insurance, providing customers with crucial advice and financial support.