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The ABI welcomes ruling
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading's ruling that the agreem...
Making a steal on total loss
Insurers should not neglect to provide replacement vehicles after theft, says Don Moore
Top football clubs risk multi-million-pound pay-outs
Top football clubs are risking multi-million-pound pay-outs as insurers refuse to cover players who ...
Parents eye study-abroad programmes
Parents are eyeing study-abroad programmes with greater scrutiny to ensure their children avoid pote...
PO victory raises capacity question
Affinity specialist Junction's successful tender for the Post Office motor insurance account may hav...
Motor dealers
Last week, on its website, www.postmagazine.co.uk, Post Magazine posed the question: Will motor deal...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail The former chief executive of Cox Insurance has left with a pay-off of £391,000 from the...
Exaggerated claim receives nominal damages
Hussein v William Hill Group (Queen's Bench Division - 18 February 2004)
Broker to pull plug on motor
Broker Bank of Ireland Insurance Services has confirmed it is pulling out of the motor insurance sec...
RSA is set to map crime and fire risks
Royal & Sun Alliance is planning to extend the criteria covered by its mapping technology beyond sub...
Shark in the water
Fidelity Guarantee
Using a consensual approach to overcome complex conflicts
Insurers should not rely on the Civil Procedure Rules to settle catastrophic injury claims but should work closely with claimant lawyers from day one, says Paul Davies
Norwich Union chosen by DCSIS
Norwich Union has been chosen by Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions as its sole provider ...
Appointment at FMW
Simon Hanley, James Taylor and Glenn Wilson have all joined Chelmsford-based insurance broker FMW as...
Bermuda firm targets UK motor and home
Bermuda-based Alea Group has launched two niche motor insurance schemes, and hopes to expand its UK ...
In the time zone
Legal Comment
Appointment at Select & Protect
Underwriting agency Select & Protect, has appointed a new Marketing Assistant, Gavin Dobson, formerly in a similar role at Solutions Ltd. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Metal cages cost retailers £20m in personal injury claims
Injuries caused by metal cages are costing retailers up to £20m a year in personal injury claims and absenteeism, according to research commissioned by The rollet Company.
Motor price war claims unfounded says Datamonitor
Market analyst Datamonitor has declared that suggestions of a price war between major motor insurers are premature. In its latest report the analyst says that whilst the majority of insurers are still opting to push through price increases to cover the…
Zurich aids Irish return for Broker Direct
Zurich and Broker Direct today announced they are working in partnership together to offer Broker Direct's motor insurance in Northern Ireland. The move marks a return to Northern Ireland for Broker Direct.
Broker emphasises threat to travelling students
Parents are eyeing study abroad programs with greater scrutiny to ensure their children avoid potential terrorist attacks, but many are finding their insurance coverage stops at the border of their home country, according to broker International Student…
Hiscox launches combined PI package
Hiscox Insurance Company has launched a new combined office and liability package for the office-based professional, following a successful pilot scheme.
Insurance crisis grips football, claims broker
Top football clubs are still risking multi-million pound compensation payouts as insurers refuse to cover players who injure their opponents, insurance and legal experts have warned.
NU ties up multi million motor deal
Norwich Union has been chosen by Daimler Chrysler Services Insurance Solutions as its sole provider of motor insurance.