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US issues container warning
Captain Jon Helmick of the US Merchant Marine Academy warned marine insurers that freight container...
Rebriefs - Ace Tempest Re
Ace Tempest Re, part of Ace of Bermuda, is opening a unit in Dublin, Ireland to write property and ...
Biba looks outside for new members.
The decision by AA Insurance Services this week to become a full member of the British Insurance Bro...
Appointment at Beachcroft Wansbroughs.
Simon Godsave, former head of strategy for Old Mutual's life business in the US, has been taken on a...
EL: reform is illogical and a red herring.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is looking at the debate over employers' liability insura...
Government determined to combat legal fees.
Richard Adams reports from the Insurance Institute of Ireland Conference, held last week in County Wicklow.
Not just for a rainy day.
After years of promoting price as a competitive factor, many insurers are now trying to reposition themselves as risk advisers, and insurance as more than just an emergency fund that pays out in a crisis, reports Lynn Rouse.
Firstbase IT rolls out new insurance portal.
Internet services provider Firstbase IT is to formally launch a new insurance portal at the UK Insur...
Call to arms against claims costs.
In line with one of the conference's main themes of rebuilding consumer trust, Gary Owens, managing ...
For better or worse?
Raising the retirement age may have been touted as a potential solution to the underfunded pensions crisis, but Doug Hall urges insurers to consider the serious impact this would have on damages levels for loss of earnings claims.
AA offers online car insurance discount.
The AA is offering customers who take out or renew their car insurance online a 7.5% discount this a...
ACPO unlikely to shift police attitude.
Jane Bernstein and David Worsfold report from last week's Post Magazine Insurance Fraud Up-Date Conference, held in association with Norwich Union.
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
The problem with the address of this site is that is sounds like the start of the kind of desperate ...
Appointment at HSB Haughton Engineering.
Gavin Wilkie has joined HSB Haughton Engineering as account executive based in its Glasgow office, w...
Cyclists need road sense.
I think Richard Thomas has missed the point (Cyclists belong on the road, Post Magazine, 12 Septembe...
Blooming with health?
Despite fears over rising rates and the possibility of guaranteed rates being shelved, the critical illness sector looks set to remain in good health, particularly when taking the Association of British Insurers' move on definitions into account. Rachel…
A tough call on image.
As the Chartered Insurance Institute annual conference looms, with its inevitable repeat of the mantr...
Addressing the finer points.
Post-11 September, the importance of having a water-tight risk management strategy has become apparent to all. Policyholders, brokers and insurers must do their utmost to pinpoint and meet the challenges of this changing landscape. Wayne Lewis reports.
Appointment at GAB Robins
Philip Austin has joined GAB Robins as UK high net worth director. He began his career as an independ...
On the brandwagon?
Brand partnerships can offer big opportunities for insurers, says Simon Threadgold. However, as more retailers take insurance on board, only those providers with the best fit will be able to enjoy the ride long term.
Link targets young female motorists.
Link Insurance has launched a website aimed at young female drivers, offering a 20% discount on poli...
New report from Kwik Fit Fleet.
There must be a partnership between directors, employees and fleet executives if an occupational dri...
Hitting back at liability.
The liability crisis has knocked many UK companies for six, prompting the government to look overseas for solutions. However, Teresa Budworth says there are many cost-effective risk management strategies insurers can offer clients to help them stay on…
Appointment at Axa Assistance UK.
Axa Assistance UK has promoted Matt Poll to take on the business development of the full range of se...