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Back to the future.
By viewing the motor sector in an alternative light, insurers have realised that customer retention is a less costly option than the acquisition of new business. Richard Adams says going back to basics and encouraging customer loyalty moves the focus…
Appointment at Retail Motor Industry Federation.
Jeffery Mack has been appointed as as head of bodyshop and recovery services at the Retail Motor Ind...
Axa and National Britannia Group form alliance.
Axa and the National Britannia Group have formed an alliance - Axa H&S Solutions - for small busines...
All aboard for the industry's fourth annual Lutine Lineslip Regatta.
This year, Post Magazine is once again sponsoring the Lutine Lineslip Regatta, the premier yachting ...
Top motor insurers post operating ratios in excess of 100%.
More than half the UK's top 20 motor insurers posted operating ratios in excess of 100%, during the ...
BDML Connect signs deal with USDAW union.
Intermediary BDML Connect has signed a deal with the USDAW union to provide motor insurance to its m...
Axa UK records 24% decline in motor revenues.
Axa UK has recorded a 24% decline in motor revenues in the first six months of this year - largely a...
DL shakes up panel ahead of merger.
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has been successful following Direct Line's recent adjuster panel re...
Euclidian ditches Guernsey PL plans.
Lloyd's insurer Euclidian has ditched plans to write personal lines insurance from its Guernsey-base...
£3 household levy "outrageous".
Household insurers have slammed the government's proposal to impose a £3 levy on every home insuranc...
Pooled services could prevent India exodus.
The current tough economic climate has forced many UK companies to make cost savings, and their firs...
Post Magazine journalists pick up accolades.
Post Magazine journalists picked up four accolades at the British Insurance Brokers' Association Jou...
Getting right to the core.
As we enter an era of new product and distribution proliferation, Tim Rolfe urges the market to take a few more risks.
Buying into accident prevention.
The growing litigation culture has seen an increase in the number of slip-and-trip claims stemming from incidents in shops, offices and other public places. The HSE is making their prevention its priority - a message insurers and brokers are keen to…
Appointment at XL London Market.
Neil Stocker has moved to XL London Market as fine art & specie claims adjuster. He brings with him ...
Appointment at The Cotswold Group.
Cath Williams has joined the Cotswold Group as fraud manager from Norwich Union, where she held the ...
S&P cuts Swiss Re rating
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re has had its financial strength and counterparty credit ratings lowered by ...
Safety drive.
With proposed legislation on corporate manslaughter on the horizon, bus and coach operators can expect personal injury and liability claims against them to rise. Tim Brangwyn warns firms to tighten up their risk management and insurance precautions in…
Appointment at CTC Services.
CTC Services has appointed Paul Handy to the non-marine division. Mr Handy is an experienced propert...
Appointment at Commitments Protection.
Commitments Protection, a market leader in payment protection insurance, has appointed Philip Watson...
Appointment at Combined Benefit Services.
Combined Benefit Services has appointed three senior employees. Joe Langrell has been appointed UK a...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill.
Allianz Cornhill Animal Health Division has appointed Fiona Pinkney as communications manager for Pe...
Appointment at Independent Appointments.
Independent Appointments has appointed Simon Hemmingway to its commercial team in Leeds. Mr Hemmingw...
Tough talking from task force.
A new government task force, set up to make recommendations to prevent US-style compensation culture...