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What the papers said this week
The Times The Olympic Games are insured against losses of more than $1bn (£540m) in the event of a ...
H and R Insurances renews sponsorship of Police Pipe Band
Blackburn-based broker H and R Insurances of Blackburn, has renewed its sponsorship of the Grampian ...
Direct Line announces change in its motor insurance policy
Direct Line, has announced what it claims is a "revolutionary" change to it's motor insurance policy...
Policyholders are not as safe as houses
While motor is a compulsory class of insurance in the UK, household cover is not. Although seen as a...
ABI praises Greenaway
The Association of British Insurers this morning called The Greenaway Report on uninsured driving “a real opportunity to tackle the menace of driving without insurance on Britain’s roads”.
Westminster outlines uninsured driving crackdown
A package of measures to crack down on uninsured motorists was announced today by Road Safety Minister David Jamieson.
Tesco claims public back Greenaway
Tesco Motor Insurance this morning said its own research indicates wide public support for the recommendations in Professor Greenaway report into uninsured drivers.
NU calls on government to act
Norwich Union this morning joined the chorus of insurers praising the Professor David Greenaway’s report into uninsured driving, calling on the government to take the recomendations to heart.
Allianz Cornhill in whiplash warning
Allianz Cornhill has found that 52% of motorists do not know the recommended position for their restraint to prevent whiplash.
Direct Line claims industry first
Direct Line has announced what it claims is a “revolutionary” change to it’s motor insurance policy.
Bennetts in Axa boost
Bennetts, part of the Budget group of companies, has added Axa to its growing panel of insurers.
Cautious optimism at £564m flood pledge
The Association of British Insurers has reacted with cautious optimism to the government's decision ...
Appointment at Regency Group
Alison Williams has been appointed as new business manager for Weston-super-Mare-based insurance com...
Moving up a gear
After a few months of turmoil - the aborted merger with Highway and the departure of Neil Utley - new group chief executive Andrew Fisher says Cox has its eye on 'transformational' acquisitions. Jonathan Swift reports
Direct adds motor products to its range
Broker Direct has added two more motor products to its range. Young driver is aimed at 19 to 26-year...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Graham Knight has been appointed to the post of household product manager in Allianz Cornhill's pers...
US insurer Chubb reports increase in net income
US insurer Chubb has reported a 41% increase in net income for the second quarter of 2004 to $356.1m...
Folgate outlines Midlands acquisition plans
The Folgate Partnership claims to have a number of further acquisitions in the pipeline in the East ...
Sanity returns to motor
The latest round of results from a number of the major motor players this week appeared to indicate ...
The Regency Group acquires Disaster Restoration
Insurance and warranty provider the Regency Group has acquired the damage management company Disaste...
What the papers said this week
The Independent Britons are among the world's most dishonest people, according to research publishe...
Allianz second VSA pilot on household book
Allianz Cornhill is set to run a second voice-stress analysis pilot with provider Digilog, as part o...
August date set for motor review
The Greenaway review will be published in the middle of August, according to the Department for Tran...
Invaro II predicts litigation growth
The company appointed to run the book of failed personal injury specialist Invaro says it has "begun...