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JLT takeover talk scotched by analyst
Broker JLT has been tipped to report less than encouraging first half results next week, with prospect of it being taken over hampered by its pension deficit. The company recently held merger talks with rival Heath Lambert which came to nothing.
Claims firm to hire 75 staff
Motor claims management company Broker Assistance has outlined plans to hire between 65 and 75 emplo...
FSB issues heatwave guidance
Guidance to help employers cope with the heatwave across the UK has been published by the Federation...
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Terry Tooher has left loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey
Terry Tooher, formerly service centre director in Cardiff for loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey, has ...
What the papers said this week
The Scotsman Jack Straw has taken up the campaign to stop travellers being ripped off. The Leader o...
NU blames its online sales for 321 job cuts
Norwich Union is to close its customer service centre in Liverpool by the end of October, which coul...
North of the Border - Claims Spotlight
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Insurance service for older cars has been launched
A 'niche' insurance service for older cars has been launched by Provident Insurance as a hook to att...
Landmark rulings could save millions
Insurers have the potential to save millions, following two landmark Court of Appeal judgements hand...
Government feels heat over flood cuts
The Liberal Democrats has added pressure on calls for the government to guarantee there will be no c...
Broker looks to small rivals
Halifax-based broker Wilby is looking at acquiring smaller local rivals in a bid to double its reven...
Royal and Sun Alliance reveals deals with Westinsure and Towergate
Royal and Sun Alliance revealed two broker-based home and motor deals this week with Westinsure and ...
Open GI makes new board appointments
Broker software house Open GI has appointed two new members to its Board.
Marsh appoints new risk consulting leader
Marsh, has appointed James Maxwell as a senior vice president within its risk consulting practice.
Quinn Direct claims top three spot as profit jumps 38%
Quinn Direct made a pre-tax profit of €123m in the six-month period to the end of June 2006. This represents an increase of 38% over the first half of 2005.
RSA wins Towergate and Westinsure personal lines deals
Royal & Sun Alliance has revealed two broker-based home and motor deals, with Westinsure and Towergate.
London borough adopts fire risk tool
The London Borough of Brent is using the National Risk Assessment Registry, to help manage fire risk in over 100 Brent properties including schools, training centres and other establishments.
Amalfi forms US claims unit
Specialist lines underwriting agency Amalfi has announced it has formed a claims administration operation, Amalfi Claims Management, in the US.
Extradition of three Nat West bankers to the US
The extradition of the three Nat West bankers to the US will most likely have a knock-on effect to t...
CIFAS welcomes Home Office consultation paper
CIFAS, the UK's Fraud Prevention Service has welcomed the Home Office consultation paper New Powers ...
Government criticised over minimum standards
Insurers have called on the government to extend building regulations to incorporate minimum standar...
Health and safety confusion could lead to increased claims
Confusion around the responsibility for the health and safety of agency staff could present a major ...