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Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
There is no mistaking who this site is aimed at. The url says it all. In fact, it has been set up by...
Sainsbury's Bank targets insurance for growth.
Sainsbury's Bank has said it will unveil plans for financial services growth within the "next few mo...
Acturis broking solution selected by HBOS.
Software provider Acturis has confirmed it has been selected by Halifax Bank of Scotland to provide ...
Cost of criminal attacks against churches doubles.
The cost of criminal attacks against churches and cathedrals more than doubled to nearly £7.3m durin...
Drake: new deal for brokers.
The provisional liquidator for Drake Insurance plans shortly to send out offer letters to approximate...
Government targets for reduced work injuries will not be met.
Government targets for reduced work injuries, illness and sickness absence will not be met unless it...
Cracking solutions.
The cracks are showing in the insurance industry as subsidence claims lead to tensions between insurers, loss adjusters and engineers - leaving the policyholder stuck in the middle, says David Worsfold. Can modern approaches to handling such claims and…
Appointment at Bearings Restorations.
Bearings Restorations has taken on Steve Davison as its new marketing manager. He joins from Cunning...
Royal London close to signing deal.
Royal London is close to signing its second major affinity deal, having recently secured a contract ...
Swinton set to cut 28 Colonnade branches in deal.
Acquisitive high-street broker Swinton plans to close around 28 of rival Colonnade's 88 branches and ...
Appointment at Reich Insurance Brokers.
Simon Taylor, formerly national client director of Capita McLarens, has joined Reich Insurance Broke...
Appointment at Riskclick.
Riskclick, the software provider, has made Harvey Rand its vice president of sales. Mr Rand has over...
Delay of spin-off forces Moody's to review Aon rating
Rating agency Moody's has placed the long-term ratings of (re)insurance broker Aon under review for p...
S&P downgrades ERC
Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has downgraded the counterparty credit and financial strength r...
Lex splits RAC in two via Axa deal.
Lex Services has restructured the financial operations of its subsidiary the RAC through a deal with...
At cross-purposes.
The construction risks connected with insulated panels will often vary between different types of panel - a point that some insurers are failing to appreciate. Mark Harris assembles the facts.
Appointment at Hammond Suddards Edge.
Hammond Suddards Edge has strengthened its insurance practice by promoting insurance specialist Nila...
Lloyd's rules add to crisis.
FM Green chief executive Ian Richens has hit out at Lloyd's over the fast disappearing liability cap...
Food for thought.
The food industry is certainly not flavour of the month with insurers but, despite concerns over composite panels and the resulting fire hazards, Alan Tickner urges the industry to work up an appetite for risk.
Compensation Group set for expansion.
The Compensation Group is to grow its organisation by more than a third on the back of its Blue Lega...
Appointment at Helm Group.
As a result of broker Helm Group acquiring the business of First Line Insurance Brokers of West Dray...
Towergate trio set for Folgate move.
Towergate Stafford Knight will become the Folgate Partnership's second hub broker, after Towergate Un...
View from the Top - Andy Homer
Andy Homer, chief executive, Folgate Partnership How good is your maths? Here's a little test. It i...
Appointment at Henmans.
Insurance litigation specialist Henmans has appointed Julia Iball as its new managing partner. Julia...