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Sixth motor directive is on the EC's cards
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Guild of Valuers and Jewellers launches website
Jewellery valuation specialist the Guild of Valuers and Jewellers has launched a website aimed at pr...
Stolen vehicle unit on the case of theft
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Aon in Forbes and Heath mix-up
Broking giant Aon mixed up the names of two of its rivals in a recent letter concerning departed sta...
Accelerating change
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Hiscox launches new US operation
Hiscox today announced the opening of Hiscox USA an underwriting operation offering cover for small and mid-size US professional service businesses outside the Fortune 1000.
AA Insurance buys back commercial book from Aon
AA Insurance regained its former commercial insurance book from Aon.
Hiscox profits down £20m
Hiscox has seen its 2005 profits fall by £20m from £89.5m to £70.2m.
Norwich Union prints monster freight guide for brokers
Norwich Union has claimed it is helping brokers make the most of the freight market with two new comprehensive guides and a new hauliers’ liability policy. Entitled “Lightening the Burden”, the 46-page broker guide contains detailed information about the…
ABI and CAB reiterate injury reform needs
The Association of British Insurers and Citizens Advice have called for the Government’s Compensation Bill to mark the start of much wider reform of the UK’s personal injury compensation system.
Equity makes acquisition
Equity has announced the successful acquisition of Tudor Wight Insurance Consultants. The business will continue to trade from its present premises in Freshwater, Isle of Wight and will be rebranded Equity Insurance Brokers.
Guild highlights underinsurance issue
Jewellery valuation specialists the Guild of Valuers & Jewellers have launched a new consumer-facing web site aimed at promoting jewellery valuations and tackling the problems of underinsurance.
Room appoints Tyler as head of Financial Business
Room Solutions, provider of IT solutions to the general insurance industry, has appointed Richard Tyler as the new head of its Financial Business Unit.
Heath Lambert appoints board member
Heath Lambert has appointed Nigel Thomas group finance director with immediate effect.
RSA reports significant profit hike
Royal and Sun Alliance this morning reported net written premiums of £5.4bn for the year ending 31 December 2005(2004: £5.1bn). Its combined operting ratio for ongoing business was 93.8% (2004: 93.8%) and profit before tax rose to £865m (2004: £38m)…
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Admiral will sail into Spain with new name
Admiral will not follow Direct Line and copy its UK brand in Spain, claiming the name would not be l...
FM Global toasts 92% retention
US-based property insurer FM Global, announced its fourth consecutive year of strong financial and o...
Oxygen to target extended warranties markets
London market broker Oxygen is to target extended warranties markets with the hire of a new team. Th...
EL instability warned if plan implemented
Insurers and small business groups have reacted angrily at government plans to use compulsory em...
What the papers said this week
The Daily Telegraph We always knew personal injury law firms were rotters. However, it is not just ...
Hardy Underwriting announces profit
Lloyd's insurer Hardy Underwriting announced that its profit before tax for the year ended 31 Decemb...
NU extends pilot by 2000%
Norwich Union has unveiled plans to extend its pay-as-you-drive pilot from 5000 to 100,000 cars by t...