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What the papers said this week
Financial Times Lloyd's of London is coming under pressure from a group of individual inves...
Fire service is ill equipped to fight commercial blazes
Britain's fire service is not able to cope with the huge industrial fires that break out in ever larger commercial buildings, Britain's top companies were warned today.
S&P clarifies Swiss Re rating position
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has issued a comment on its CreditWatch placement of Swiss Re and its core operating companies.
Lloyds TSB Insurance launches TV ad campaign
Lloyds TSB Insurance is set to launch a new TV advertising campaign, due to be previewed on Tuesday 21 February. It features the trademark Lloyds TSB black horse galloping through scenes of falling household items.
FSCS steps as insurance provider goes into administration
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme today announced it has stepped into protect customers of Drive Direct who may have lost money after the firm went into administration.
Zenith appoints Perry for claims supply initiatives
Zenith Services UK has appointed Richard Perry as claims supplier strategy manager.
Aon research claims drivers woefully unprepared for bad weather
Aon’s Private Clients division, has commissioned a research report which it said shows that Britain’s motorists are woefully unprepared for driving in extreme weather conditions.
RSA launches new charities scheme
Royal & Sun Alliance has launched Sector 3, a new proposition designed specifically for charities and not-for-profit organisations.
What the papers said this week
Financial Times Investment bank JP Morgan reignited speculation about a tie-up between Aviva and ri...
DAS Legal Expenses renews existing contract
DAS Legal Expenses has renewed its existing contract with Britannia Rescue to provide the customer-f...
Outright appointed by Aston Villa FC
Fortis broking subsidiary Outright has been appointed by Aston Villa Football Club to launch a range...
BiB announces new underwriting partnership
Broker BiB has announced a new underwriting partnership with Chaucer Insurance, as part of plans to ...
Halfords boosts RSA affinity aim
Royal and Sun Alliance's stated aim of growing its presence in the affinity market received a boost ...
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Risk Management Forum
Discrimination claims to rise
Discrimination claims against the top 50 UK law firms are expected to surge over the next five years...
First hearing of action against oil depot on 17 March
The High Court will receive the first hearing of the multi-million-pound class action against Hertfo...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was delighted to hear that so many senior insurance men were invited to the annual Institute o...
Swiss Re sees 13% overall reduction in US premiums
Swiss Re has blamed a 13% decline in US premiums on reductions in liability business.while premium volume was unchanged for European treaty business.
Chaucer and Alea strike technology deals
Total Objects has announced two new clients for its Global XL Pro solution - an advanced reinsurance management system - Chaucer and Alea.
RBS arm in new affinity offering
Royal Bank of Scotland subsidiary UKI Partnerships is introducing a scheme across its portfolio of motor manufacturer clients that allows customers seven days free comprehensive motor insurance when they buy a car from retailers and dealerships.
Oxygen adds senior Aon duo to broking "dream team"
Oxygen has today announced that two senior executives from Aon are to join its Lloyd’s accredited broking operation, Oxygen Insurance Brokers.
Motor insurance giant joins multi car price discount war
Direct Line has followed rival Admiral in offering discounts for anyone insuring more than one car.
Fortis in Premiership tie up
Fortis broking subsidiary Outright has been appointed by Aston Villa football club to launch its first range of general insurance products to the Aston Villa fan base.
Montpelier Re director quits
Bermdian reinsurer Montpelier Re has announced that G. Thompson Hutton has resigned as a director of the company with immediate effect, following his appointment as president and chief executive of fellow Bermudian reinsurer White Mountains Re.