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Utley to wipe out PLC costs in private move
Former Cox chief executive Neil Utley has branded the insurer's recent time as a listed vehicle a fl...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was delighted to be a guest interloper at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' AGM last ...
The roots of subsidence
The inability of policyholders to differentiate between the natural movement of buildings and subsidence has prompted industry calls for better customer education. Simon Threadgold reports on ideas aimed at cracking the problem
Kwik-Fit group expected to be sold by end of summer
The Kwik-Fit group, including its broking arm, is expected to be sold by the end of the summer. A sp...
Independent witnesses are key
Shaw v London Borough of Redbridge (Queen's Bench Division - 16 February 2005) In 1995, the claiman...
Carole Nash Insurance Consultants secures record profits
Diversification has seen broker Carole Nash Insurance Consultants secure record profits for the year...
XL unveils fresh $50m US liability capacity in London
XL Europe has announced the formation of a new $50,000,000 gross line US liability underwriting unit based in London and has appointed former Zurich London chief underwriting officer, Glenn Burles to head up theunit.
School arsons on the rise
New figures released today by Zurich Municipal, show that the cost of fires in schools increased by 13% in 2004 compared to the previous year. Related costs incurred as a result of school fires cost £83 million last year and have increased by more than…
Fraud database nails first cheat
The Association of British Insurers today revealed the national database launched earlier this year to combat motor insurance fraud has claimed its first cheat.
Machell to head up RAC
Aviva today announced that Simon Machell, former Norwich Union customer services director, will become the RAC’s managing director.
Carole Nash secures 64% profit increase
Diversification has seen Carole Nash Insurance Consultants secure record profits for the year ended October 31, 2004.
Stop driving, Miss Daisy
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Reinsurance market unaffected by BP Texas City refinery explosion loss
Oil giant BP has confirmed to Reinsurance that the explosion and subsequent fire at its Texas City r...
Claims fraud detection up, claims ABI
There has been a dramatic rise in the value of fraudulent insurance claims being detected by insurer...
Absolute claims motor fraud boost
Claims fraud specialist Absolute Customer Management has revealed that every car insurance claim that is referred to it will now be run through the Car Data Check database from Experian.
Kwik Fit put up for sale
The owner Kwik-Fit is to sell the business after deciding not to float it on the stock market, according to reports.
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Courts Act leads to surprise settlements
The introduction of the Courts Act, which gives judges the right to impose structured settlements, h...
Aon subsidiary restructures
Combined Insurance is reorganising its business in a push to raise its profile among UK consumers. ...
CIS sees 50% profit slump
The Co-operative Insurance Society has admitted its well-documented failings contributed to a nose-d...
AM Best downgrades
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