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Heath Lambert sees capacity migration
British businesses shouldn't relax just yet according to broker Heath Lambert Group, despite indications that the insurance market may be softening in some areas.
XL Capital reshuffles management
XL Capital has announced a series of senior management appointments in its reinsurance operations.
Chubb publishes report on aggravated burglary
Chubb Insurance is calling on other UK insurers to provide support and protection for homeowners against the traumatic effects of aggravated burglary. The insurer has published a review of the impact of aggravated burglary in England and Wales today and…
Week of upheaval shows broker is king
The last seven days has certainly proved to be interesting, what with a top five UK general insuranc...
Deal to "define" future of claims
The Guild Claims Service and The National Association of Goldsmiths have entered into an exclusive p...
Insurance needs a single focus to increase awareness
Having walked the boards at the House of Commons, the Home Office, Department of the Environment and...
Appointment at CNA
Andy Colbran has been promoted to lead CNA's financial lines team in Europe. Mr Colbran joined CNA...
Penny Black's insurance week
Zurich PR guru Wendy May was thrown to the lions last week, well, to be more precise Nicky Campbell ...
Phone calls do not amount to 'sales activity'
The feature about how the internet could change call handling for motor (and household) insurance se...
RL Davison looks to liability
Lloyd's broker RL Davison has restructured its senior management, following the death of previous ma...
US catastrophe losses see £7.2bn payout
US general insurers paid homeowners and businesses $12.8bn (£7.2bn) for insured property losses from...
Miller trustee hits brick wall
The Trustee of the Miller Fisher pension scheme has voiced frustration over the lack of co-operation...
Offshoring will not lead to consumer backlash
The trend of moving call centres and back-office functions, such as claims handling and IT, overseas...
Royal & Sun Alliance agrees sale
Royal & Sun Alliance has agreed to sell its 37.1% shareholding in South African-based Mutual & Feder...
McLarens deal sees French expansion
International loss adjuster McLarens Young has expanded its presence in France by forming a partners...
Travel on the cards
Travel assistance provider FirstAssist is set to team up with Barclaycard to provide travel insuranc...
Homing in on underinsurance
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Phillips to head up AA Insurance
Clare Salmon, recently appointed managing director of AA Financial Services, has promoted Neale Phillips to head up its broking arm, AA Insurance.
Hiscox wins City of London environmental award
Hiscox has scooped the top award in a scheme recognising City business's commitment to the local environment. The Clean City Awards are given as part of an annual scheme established by the Corporation of London. The awards judge the commitment of…
Home and motor premium prices stable say AA
The average cost of comprehensive car and home insurance has risen slightly over the past quarter, according to the latest British Insurance Premium Index from the AA.
FirstAssist wins Barclaycard travel account
Travel assistance provider FirstAssist is set to team up with Barclaycard to provide travel insurance, assistance and claims handling for Barclays Premier Card, an exclusive charge card managed by Barclaycard.
Owen steps down at Zurich
Zurich has appointed a new head of its consumer general insurance business. Mark Winlow will take over as Managing Director of UK Personal Lines with immediate effect. Ian Owen, the former head, has left the company to pursue his career elsewhere.
ZFS to create new business division
Zurich Financial Services is to regroup the business in Europe to create one new business division.
RL Davison in management reshuffle
R. L. Davison, the specialist Lloyd's and London Market broker, has made three major appointments to the senior management of the company.