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Wellington underwriting boss announces retirement
Wellington Underwriting has announced the retirement of David Foreman, a director of Wellington and the company's Chief Underwriting Officer.
Fitch sees ‘A’ ratings “difficult” for Class of 2005
A report published by the Fitch ratings agency has cast doubt on the class of 2005’s credit profile.
Oxygen targets new market with hire
London market broker Oxygen is to target extended warranties markets with the hire of a new team.
Industry hits back at plans which may hike EL claims
Business groups yesterday attacked Home Office proposals that companies should compensate employees who are the victims of crime during work hours, according to a report. It claims that in an attempt to reduce the £200m a year paid out by the Criminal…
NU boosted by massive online growth
This morning Norwich Union heralded a 200% increase in UK online sales and stressed it was keeping its nerve with regard to rates, incuding a 4% increase in motor during 2005.
AA makes new bid for motorcycle
Broking giant AA Insurance Services has re-entered the motorcycle insurance market, after exiting th...
Adjudicator's £1.3m decision still stands
David McLean Contractors v The Albany Building - (Queen's Bench Division - 10 November 2005)
Police and Constabulary Almanac published
The new annual Police and Constabulary Almanac has been published for 2006. In print since 1861, the...
Chubb offshoring to affect 180
Chubb Europe has said its business process outsourcing initiative will affect no more than 180 of it...
OAMPS UK acquires Jacey Insurance Brokers
Broker OAMPS UK has acquired Jacey Insurance Brokers of New Malden, Surrey. Jacey Insurance will be ...
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Appointment at Davies Lavery
Law firm Davies Lavery has poached Graham Dickinson from rival Barlow Lyde and Gilbert. Mr Dickinson...
Commercial fires figures hit record high
The year 2005 was officially the worst on record for commercial fire claims, with the bill approachi...
Driving law threat to motor insurers
Motor insurers could be exposed to rising claims for legal expenses if a new offence of causing deat...
Heist insurer slams soft rates
Underwriters are hoping the £53m robbery from the Securitas cash depot at Tonbridge will lead to a h...
Advisers tout Highway link
Guardian Holdings, owner of motor insurers Link and Zenith, said it expects to complete its purchase...
Financial institutions gain from unpaid overtime
Private sector union Amicus has claimed that financial institutions are raking in over half a billio...
Penny Black's insurance week
Allianz Cornhill had to put its foot down when a devout Christian let a homeless man house-sit for a...
No delay over motor renewal
In an effort to reduce the number of drivers who allow themselves to become uninsured, one of the re...
Appointment at Novae Underwriting
Novae Underwriting has appointed Paul Cregan as a development underwriter, and Jacqueline Doherty as...
Hiscox reviews PI cover
Hiscox has admitted fears of a rise in mis-selling claims has forced a review of its professional in...
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RBSI reports NIG up 10% in SME in 2005
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance saw its income increase 8% to 5489m pounds in 2005, with a 1% drop in household policies countered by a 4%increase in motor and 10% in SME commercial.