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Axa targets SMEs over fire and flood
Axa last week outlined a three- step plan for small businesses to protect themselves in the event of ...
School arson figures prompt sprinkler campaign
New figures from Zurich Municipal reveal that the cost of school fires more than doubled in 2002 to a...
Time to move on?
As brokers try to save money by continuing to run their businesses on outdated legacy systems, they could be in for some nasty surprises. For their benefit — if not the customers', it is time they cut their losses and invested in new systems. Richard…
People: claim services
Axa Assistance UK Assistance solutions provider Axa Assistance has taken on Rachel Mulheron as busin...
Church fire
Methodist Insurance instructed Lucas Associates Loss Adjusters to handle a £1.8m claim, following a...
A rich hunting ground?
A steady stream of new entrants have been attracted to the high and mid net worth markets. However as competition increases, some are discovering to their cost that expertise and quality are still the greatest assets in this sector, says Rachel Gordon.
Industry must hold nerve on premiums
The latest figures on personal motor rates, and their slowdown to 3.5% for 2002 (PM, 16 January) ar...
Folgate Partnership relocates executive team
The Folgate Partnership has relocated its executive team in new offices in Sevenoaks, Kent. In addi...
Boardroom blitz
As legislation to make directors and officers more accountable is touted in the UK and cover becomes more expensive and less inclusive, brokers are hard pushed to prevent trouble in the boardroom, says David Fanning.
Insurers fail over fleet risk
Despite preaching the benefits of risk management only one in 10 insurers gives a discount for comp...
Appointment at British Insurance Brokers' Association
Andrew Briscoe, managing director of AA Insurance Services, has been appointed to the board of the ...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
This is a new site set up by the Chartered Insurance Institute's e-learning partner. The front page...
New roads for motor claims
Putting customers in the driving seat 25 February London The battle is on to serve the cu...
Tracker claims 2002 was best year
Tracker claims its system helped retrieve 1300 stolen vehicles last year, making 2002 its best year...
Flood protection BSI kite marks by March
The first flood protection products to hold British Standards Institute kitemarks will be launched ...
View from the top - Simon Machell, claims director, Norwich Union Insurance and chairman
As the next phase of the Motor Insurance Database comes into force next week, one in 20 UK motorist...
Cover for mums is not income replacement
We were pleased to be awarded 8/10 in Richard Griffiths review of the MumsCover website (Post Magaz...
Incisive Training
Incisive Training, Post Magazine's joint venture training arm, has launched its package of training...
Capita deal expected
Capita Insurance Services, which last week announced a restructure of the business, is understood t...
Heading in the completely wrong direction
The motor industry continues to stare head-on at profit losses, despite hardening premiums. And as the compensation culture takes hold, contributing to the increased amount of claims, long-term profitability looks uncertain, says Francis Higney.
Appointment at Footman James
West Midlands-based specialist insurance broker Footman James has made some changes to its manageme...
Confusion reigns over flood data
Insurers who are due to meet with the government next week are expected to address the confusion over...
Actions speak volumes
The insurance industry should welcome with open arms the latest initiative by the food industry, wh...
AIG recruits specialists for personal lines push
US insurance giant AIG is set to become the latest insurer to break into the crowded high net worth...