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National identity cards could help fight the battle
National identity cards could help fight the battle against identity theft, according to IT consulta...
French market downturn tipped
The French general insurance market maintained its positive rating outlook from Fitch Ratings, in a ...
Aon wins BSkyB contract
Aon has been appointed BSkyB, the provider of digital television services, as its UK insurance and risk management adviser.
High net worth broker system unveiled
Software provider, The Exchange, has launched a new high net worth insurance service on its Exweb portal system.
NU rolls out new technology offering after pilot
Norwich Union is to release its first Polaris-based commercial vehicle EDI product, ‘your van’, through the insurE-com portal. Currently live in pilot, the full deployment of ‘your van’ is expected to follow in the next few weeks.
CII sales compliance drive
The Chartered Insurance Institute is expecting 60,000 sales staff to use its new fast-track creditor...
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Groupama ends staff consultation
Groupama has confirmed the relocation of its personal lines claims division from Birmingham to Ports...
Wealthier homeowners fail to update home insurance
Home contents values are soaring but homeowners are failing to update their insured sums, according to a survey by insurer Hiscox and valuation experts Gurr Johns.
Argos plans renewed push
Catalogue retailer Argos is planning a new push for its personal lines insurance range, focusing on ...
NU wary of FSA failures
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Appointment at InsurE-com
InsurE-com has announced the appointment of three major account managers: Kerry Short, Richard Summe...
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Appointment at DWF
Five new members of staff have joined the personal injury team at North-west-based law firm DWF as a...
Creditors of Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance to be paid
Creditors of US insurer Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance will be paid by the end of the year under a for...
The weakest link
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Industry backed over cuts
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Industry defended over crime
The Association of British Insurers has rejected a report in Which? magazine suggesting the industry...
CVC Capital Partners and Permira acquire the AA
CVC Capital Partners and Permira, two private equity firms, have acquired the AA in a £1.75bn deal. ...
Insurers must tackle safe driving
Insurers have been asked to increase their efforts in advocating safe driving, after research reveal...
Deadline sparks new FSA fears
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has urged dealerships to sign up for authorisation to sell insu...
Prices hit eight-year low
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What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror The Queen Mary 2 curse has struck again as a passenger has issued a writ for $1m (£540...
Harrison Beaumont acquires ARB Underwriting business
Sports and leisure specialists Harrison Beaumont Insurance Services has acquired the UK business of ...