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Mini retains value better than Porsche: report
The mini retains a better residual value over a three-year period than any other car on sale in Britain, according to EurotaxGlass's.
ABI looks to debunk compensation myth
Independent research published today by the Association of British Insurers claims to show legal representation does not usually lead to higher or faster compensation.
Fitch downgrades Swiss Re ratings
Fitch Ratings has downgraded its Issuer Default Rating and Insurer Financial Strength rating on Swiss Reinsurance Company to 'AA-' (AA minus) from 'AA+' and has removed the ratings from Rating Watch Negative.
Static premiums in home and car, reports AA
Both car and home insurance premiums remain static, despite growing industry concerns about increasing claims costs, the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index has shown.
Axa to close five offices; 200 jobs to go
Axa Insurance has confirmed that it plans to close five regional offices by 30 September. The insurer said it also expected to cut up to 200 jobs by the end of the year.
Mondial moves to new offices
Croydon based company Mondial UK has announced plans to open a new fulfilment house in order to support its expansion. The new facility now open, will replace the current Church Road site and will be located on Stafford Road in the Wallington district of…
Fitch upgrades Royal London’s ratings
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Royal London Mutual Insurance Society's Insurer Financial Strength rating to 'A' from 'A-' and the Issuer Default rating to 'A-' from 'BBB+'. The Outlooks on both ratings remain Stable. At the same time, Fitch has upgraded…
Resignation rates top of the league
Resignation rates are higher in the insurance industry than the national average, despite mean earni...
Equity pushes Lloyd's to alter capacity rules
Equity Red Star is aiming to increase by £15m the household business it transacts by EDI over the ne...
A new liability underwriters group established
A new liability underwriters group has been established by the International Underwriting Associatio...
Settlement times reduced
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Toad renews contract with Admiral
Car stereo replacement specialist Toad has renewed its contract with Admiral to supply car audio rep...
Chubb dumps RAC in shake-up
Chubb Insurance has switched its personal lines motor claims providers, appointing Lawshield UK and ...
Appointment at RK Harrison
Michael Carr has been made a new business executive within RK Harrison's UK commercial division. Aft...
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Fuelling a debate
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Appointment at RGL
RGL has made Adrienne Kouwenhoven, Justin Crick, Kevin Harding and Gordon Hodgen directors. All have...
Motor insurance complaints rise
The Financial Services Ombudsman report for the year ending 31 March 2006 shows motor insurance comp...
Champion in the dark
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Quinn Direct aims to expand further
Quinn Direct aims to expand further into the commercial vehicle market this summer with the launch o...
Job cuts likely after motor merger
Motor insurers Link and Zenith could be making 50 staff redundant during the coming months as they s...
Nobilas Claims appoints business development manager
Nobilas Claims and Fleet Solutions has made Colin Gravestock business development manager. Mr Graves...
Appointment at Makerstudy Insurance
Makerstudy Insurance has made Paul Shipley group acquisitions and new business manager. Mr Shipley j...