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International Initiative of the Year - Royal & SunAlliance
The British Insurance Awards 2006
Sun, sea and sails
Lutine lineslip Regatta
Swinton calls for taxi drivers' PL cover to be standardised
Personal lines broker Swinton has called for standardisation in public liability cover for taxi driv...
Appointment at Beachcroft
Beachcroft has appointed three new partners. Paula Jefferson, injury risk, and Jane Stavely, project...
NU boss: internet deals unsustainable
The boss of one of the UK's largest motor insurers this week warned that internet discounts are seri...
Roll of Honour 1996-2005
The British Insurance Awards 2006
Travel claims subject to English Law
Insurers' personal injury reserves may be seriously affected after a landmark ruling by the House of...
The Technology Award - Drive Assist UK - Driving technology forward
The British Insurance Awards 2006
Cornhill becomes latest brand on the run
To the roll-call of Guardian Royal Exchange, Commercial Union, General Accident, Lombard, Northern S...
History lessons
Karl Marx wrote "history repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce". Though he wasn't always...
Thomas, Carroll Group hires Phil Makinson
Welsh broker Thomas, Carroll Group has hired Phil Makinson from Willis UK and Ireland who bought out...
Corporate and Social Responsibility Project of the Year
The British Insurance Awards 2006
Lorega Claims partners with Acturis
Lorega Claims and Underwriting Services has partnered with Acturis to include loss recovery insuranc...
A rough job
Public Sector: subsidence
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...