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AIG in new personal lines Lloyd's move
In order to service the High Net Worth sector "more effectively" AIG Europe has decided to start underwriting HNW business through AIG Private Client Group from its Lloyd’s box from 1 December 2005.
NU reveals new fraud figures
New calculations reveal that fraud now costs the UK £16bn a year but Britons are still in the dark about the real cost of fraud and its true impact on society.
JLT offers security travel advice
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has launched an insurance package with up to the minute bespoke travel and safety advice. It has been produced after research by travel advice specialist red24 showed an 80% increase in requests for more detailed information about…
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Commercial Broking
A report into claims advertising due next year
A report of the joint government and Advertising Standards Authority investigation into claims adver...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail Nearly a million Standard Life members are at risk of missing out on windfalls, by faili...
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Management Information
Appointment at Audatex
Audatex has made Lance Condon southern area sales manager. He joins from Glass's, where he was respo...
Appointment at GAB Robins
GAB Robins has strengthened its team in Northern Ireland with several senior appointments. William W...
Fire standard could save £34m a year
Government failure to introduce a fire safety management standard at the design stage of building re...
Quinn Direct eyes rating application for growth
Ireland-based insurer Quinn Direct has conceded that it is considering getting a rating, as the comp...
QBE to shut Middlesbrough office
Insurer QBE has announced it will close its Middlesbrough claims office in the New Year. The motor ...
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Commercial Broking
Marsh goes for public sector
Marsh will launch a fully dedicated pubic sector practice on 1 January next year. The unit will hav...
Manufacturers heed whiplash message
Motor research centre Thatcham has revealed that vehicle manufacturers recorded a 6% improvement for...
Heath Lambert in home insurance launch
Heath Lambert today announced it will be the sole provider of cover for Diamond's new home insurance product.
Russ quits at Quanta
Quanta Capital Holdings has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Lippincott as its interim chief executive.
Industry calls for changes in safety management as commercial fire claims soar 20%
The annual fire bill could be reduced by £34m a year with 15% fewer fires through changes to the building regulations according to research commissioned by the Association of British Insurers. With 35% of fires arising from poor fire safety management,…
Thatcham: whiplash-busting seats gaining ground
Motor research centre Thatcham has revealed that vehicle manufacturers recorded a 6% improvement for fitting of so called 'good' rated seats. The findings mean that almost one in four new cars now offer good protection in low speed crashes - helping…
Ratings agencies mark Swiss Re for possible downgrade
Fitch Ratings has placed Swiss Re on Rating Watch Negative and GE Insurance Solutions (GE Insurance) on Rating Watch Positive.
Cooper Gay appoints Barton as deputy MD
Cooper Gay has appointed Steve Barton as deputy managing director within its marine & aviation division.
Gross premiums on the London market fell in 2004
Gross premiums on the London market fell 15% in 2004 to £21.7bn, according to UK industry trade body...
What the papers said this week
The Sun A businessman, officially registered as drowned during a drunken boating mishap five years ...
NU loses NAAFI account
Third-party administrator Rubicon has won a contract to provide motor insurance to armed forces spec...