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More Than seeks inroads into the young driver market
More Than is seeking to make inroads into the young driver market with the launch of a product desig...
Axa consolidates with complex database
Axa is looking at changing the way it operates its motor repairer network, which could lead to a red...
High-street brands on the run
To the list of dear departed national high-street brokers, which includes AA insurance Services (mov...
Flood defences will suffer, say insurers
The insurance industry has warned the government not to deviate from its agreement on flood defence ...
Zurich axes 700 jobs in reshuffle
Zurich has become the latest insurer to announce it will be slashing jobs across the UK, with more t...
Budget eyes second spot, despite sale
Budget Insurance is optimistic that its growth plans will see it challenge Swinton as the second lar...
Beachcroft formally launches motor prosecutions unit
Law firm Beachcroft has formally launched a motor prosecutions unit to advise and represent motor in...
'Pay as you drive' move ups a gear
It has taken a while but, finally, another UK motor player has followed Norwich Union's lead in ente...
Motor claims costs up by 5% at RBSI
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has championed the growth in its Continental European business afte...
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Hiscox overhauls claims operations
Hiscox is beginning a "radical overhaul" of its claims processes with the insurer's London market op...
Bad dog
Hiscox and Royal and Sun Alliance will foot a bill of up to £500,000 for the destruction of antique ...
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Home insurance on thin ice over margins
Home insurance could be in danger of imitating the motor market in years to come, with wafer-thin ma...
Zurich planning Newcastle closure with more than 500 jobs to go
Zurich has today announced some changes to the operational structure of its general insurance business in the UK. Specifically Zurich is proposing to close its customer contact centre in Fenkle Street Newcastle, affecting 505 jobs.
Beachcroft launches motor prosecutions unit
Law firm Beachcroft has formally launched a dedicated motor prosecutions unit to advise and represent motor insurers and their policyholders on the handling of very serious or fatal road traffic accidents that lead to criminal prosecution and trial.
More Than launches young driver policy
MORE TH>N is launching a new young driver policy – DriveTime – on 6 August 2006, to reduce accidents and change the way young drivers use Britain's roads.
NFU Mutual adopts Myners Review recommendations
Customers of rural insurer NFU Mutual will have greater involvement in the company following the establishment of seven new regional boards.
RBSI sees 14% growth in continental policyholders while UK remains "broadly stable"
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance today revealed that its income rose 3% to £2761m, with profit up 4% to £453m.
SLE appoints personal accident underwriting manager
SLE Worldwide has appointed Jay Thacker as personal accident underwriting manager to develop and manage a portfolio of sports, leisure, entertainment and non-sports business.
Penny Black's insurance week
One was feeling in a particularly arty mood last week in line with the insurance industry, as Penny ...
Swiftcover call centre staff
Swiftcover aims to more than double its number of call centre staff over the next year, the online-o...
Shareholder action sought
The liquidator for Jersey-based Blue Swan Insurance is set to take legal action against one of the i...