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InsurE-com in July push
Software provider InsurE-com is about to step up a gear with its offerings to broker members, inclu...
Top of the claims crops
Agriculture can be a dangerous industry to work in. Although claims numbers are disputed, the sums involved are rising skyward and farmers must now seriously strive to improve the safety of their working environments, warns Hugo Cranmore.
Employers hit again
The outcome of a recent court case raises question marks over the liability of employers for violent actions of their staff - something that will raise eyebrows across the insurance industry - particularly in light of the current liability crisis, says…
Cost of car insurance almost doubles
The cost of car insurance has almost doubled over the last nine years, while insuring the family ho...
Goshawk review raises Lloyd's doubts
Goshawk's announcement that it is to undertake a review of its business, after revealing its result...
Picking a fruitful sector?
The high net worth sector is ripe for development and has recently seen several new entrants keen to seize the juiciest opportunities. But has all the competition got what it takes to survive in this high-maintenance sector, or will they just drive…
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was glad to see the great and the good of the industry turn out to celebrate Incisive Media's...
CILA: out of touch and inward-looking
I was pleased to see you highlight the developments of our new internal claims force last week (Hal...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Guy Pentelow has joined Ecclesiastical's financial services division in the new role of actuarial a...
Appointment at RL Davison
D. Owen Davies and Steve Mynott have been appointed associate directors of the Lloyd's broking comp...
In the line of duty?
Government proposals for a corporate killing law, corporate governance and the anticipated outcomes of several liability cases are keeping UK directors on the edge of their seats regarding the scope of their future responsibilities. The signs are that D…
Hiscox renews policy administration contract with Capita
Hiscox has renewed a policy administration contract with Capita Insurance Services, worth £3m over ...
Your Money - Direct Awards
Churchill Insurance dominated the motor insurance category in the Your Money - Direct Awards, picki...
Ecclesiastical restructures
Broker-only insurer Ecclesiastical has announced a restructure that will see the closure of five offi...
What the papers said this week
FINANCIAL TIMES Troubled insurer Royal & Sun Alliance saw its shares top the FTSE 100 performan...
Budget set for an underwriting return
Retail broking giant Budget could return to the underwriting fold, offering customers niche product...
Appointment at Lime Street Recruitment
Ian Dye has joined Lime Street Recruitment to head up its contract management division. Mr Dye brin...
Must be causal link in escapes - Hole v Ross-Skinner
(Court of Appeal - 20 May 2003) The claimant was driving on the A352 when he collided with at lea...
Aon extends contract with ICA
Broker Aon has announced a major extension to its existing relationship with the Institute of Chart...
Appointment at Autoglass
Autoglass has appointed Simon Edwards as corporate marketing manager. Mr Edwards brings a wealth of...
LMG develops sense of worth
Jewellery claims company Loss Management Group has opened a specialist collectibles division, aimin...
Halifax adjuster cross-sell targets
Halifax General Insurance has said its new internal field force of loss adjusters will be given cross...
Tesco Personal Finance launches campaign
Tesco Personal Finance has launched a campaign to advertise its competitive motor insurance on the ...
Complications abound for compensation culture
The challenge of putting a price on the compensation culture was a complex and, at times, contradic...