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ABI and Citizens Advice reiterate calls for reform
The Association of British Insurers and Citizens Advice have reiterated calls for a wider reform of ...
Appointment at RK Harrison
RK Harrison has made Steve Thornett head of its UK commercial operations. Mr Thornett was formerly m...
RSA to challenge Lloyd's on property
A 'no holds barred' competitor to Lloyd's in the property insurance market has been established by R...
Drive for improvement
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Motor business integrity on the line
With reference to 'Fraud was not condoned pre-regulation' (PM, 2 March, p12), fraud is an issue in t...
Appointment at Hawkins
Ian Giddings has joined forensic science company Hawkins, where he will specialise in the investigat...
Mr Fix-It
Tony Boobier is a man charged with popularising his new firm's solution in the UK: a single pricing schedule for all property repairs, drawn up by independent valuation, to which the whole insurance industry and its suppliers can adhere. If the price is…
Rising costs of motor claims
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JHIB acquires DIS
James Hampden Insurance Brokers has acquired Dragoon Insurance Services. Simon Hall, chief executive...
A catch with thatch
Household
CII teams up with Cass Business School
The Chartered Insurance Institute has teamed up with Cass Business School to offer a scholarship to ...
Police doubles cash in fraud fight
The success of a police crackdown on uninsured driving has led to an additional £350,000 investment ...
What the papers said this week
The Sun Wallace and Gromit's creators have won an insurance payout of less than £1m for a fire that...
Take the initiative
Motor Claims: Management Briefing Plus
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
Motor Claims: Conference Report
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.