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Hiscox reviews PI cover
Hiscox has admitted fears of a rise in mis-selling claims has forced a review of its professional in...
The 'midnight cowboy'
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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.
Allianz launches Portfolio Plus cover
Allianz Cornhill Personal Lines has extended its relationship with Home & Legacy, to insure properties of mid-high net worth. Portfolio Plus, the new product available through Allianz Cornhill brokers, covers private and grade listed properties, up to…
Lloyds heralds online and direct growth
Lloyds TSB has reported that its general insurance business saw a 22 per cent growth in profits, supported by improvements to both the claims and combined ratios, in 2005.
URS increases its single line limits
Underwriting Risk Services, the specialist yacht, marine trades and fine art insurer, has received authorisation to substantially increase its single line limits on its leading specialist lines.
CII ensures compliance with Indepth Hygiene
Indepth Hygiene Services has completed a major project for The Chartered Institute of Insurers to ensure it complies with the increasing requirements of health and safety legislation and insurance guidelines.
Davies Lavery appoints new catastrophe head
Law firm Davies Lavery has announced the appointment of Barlow Lyde & Gilbert's Head of General Insurance, Graham Dickinson.
CFO turnover rises by 50%
The turnover of chief financial officers has risen by 50%, according to a report by Mercer and Russe...
Zenith reviews claims networks
Motor insurer Zenith is beginning a wholesale review of its claims supplier networks, including repa...
Trial to aid motor claims
An online service to promote the use of recycled parts in motor insurance claims is set to be triall...
Appointment at Footman James
Footman James has made Clair Hayward operations director. Ms Haywood brings a wealth of insurance ex...
Updating Motor Insurance Database
The insurance industry will have to be "very creative" if it is to achieve seven-day updating of the...
Appointment at Chubb Europe
Martin Richards has become the new European communications manager for Chubb Europe. Mr Richards joi...
Negligence claims do not concern lawyers
Major negligence claims against the top 100 UK firms are not a huge concern for lawyers, according t...
Repair standard raises concerns
Motor repairer body, the Motor Vehicle Repairers' Association, has said some bodyshops may take year...
Interview - All fired up
Last year looks like being the UK's worst year on record for insured losses caused by fires in commercial buildings. Ralph Savage talks to Chris Hanks about what can be learnt from disasters like the Buncefield oil depot fire
Motor Claims - Supporting parts
Damaged cars are becoming so costly to fix that the insurance industry wants to put the issue of vehicle design centre stage. Insurers and manufacturers both have a role to play in the area of spares and repairs, writes Edward Murray
North of the Border - Claims Spotlight - Do different statutes mean different results on claims?
In England, the relevant law governing the liability of occupiers to those who enter upon their prem...
MBP launches new products,
Motor broker MBP has launched new products and underwriting arrangements with parent company QBE, pl...
Appointment at SBJ Group
Broking and consulting group SBJ Group has made a string of appointments. SBJ Benefit Consultants ha...
Underinsurance - Taking a gamble
Underinsurance is a major risk for homeowners faced with a fire or flood claim. Paul Cousineau asks whether the Financial Services Authority will crack down on contents cover that falls woefully short of the true value of belongings