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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...
Motor rate war looms.
Online bank Egg's decision to freeze motor insurance premiums for two years could trigger a new pric...
Groupama Insurance selected to join new online motor panel.
Groupama Insurance has been selected to join the Abbey National's new online motor "quote and buy" p...
A positive move for costs.
The Court of Appeal's decision in Halloran v Delaney is a major breakthrough for the insurance industry, says Paul Shenton.
First Advice aims for 75 outlets.
First Advice, which opened its inaugural retail outlet seven weeks ago providing legal and financial ...
Motor Vehicle Repairers Association concerned about parts delays.
The Motor Vehicle Repairers Association this week said it was concerned about the affect parts delay...
Chairman of Alarm quits.
Ian Horwood has quit as chairman of Alarm - the national forum for risk management in the public sec...
What the papers said this week.
DAILY MAIL Shares in Europe's leading insurer, Allianz of Germany, hit a nine-year low last week,...
A move in the claims direction.
Over the last decade, growth in the size and complexity of losses has meant considerable progress has been made in the way claims are handled, spawning the new sector of loss management as a result. Angus Tucker explains.
Appointment at Elite Incident Management.
Accident and claims handling specialist Elite Incident Management has taken on two new regional engi...
ABI warns proposals will increase employers' liability premiums.
The Association of British Insurers has warned that the Department of Health's proposals to recover ...
Appointment at Europ Assistance.
Europ Assistance has taken on Alan Lawson as director - automotive products and services. He brings ...
Appointment at Zenith Commercial.
Richard Lake has been made claims manager at Zenith Commercial. He joins from Chubb Insurance, where...
Broker Direct set to diversify.
Private motor specialist Broker Direct has embarked on a diversification strategy, which will see it...