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Unite to fight motor menace.
The call this week by one insurance industry chief executive for action over uninsured drivers, see ...
Putting the viva into Espana.
It is easy to dismiss the Spanish insurance market as a bit of a backwater. In actual fact, the country's life sector is behaving bullishly giving those in the European arena a run for their money, while general insurance is also putting up a good fight…
4th EU Motor Directive: a tall order for insurers.
The government's proposals on how the 4th EU Motor Directive is likely to be implemented in the UK will pose several problems for insurers, argues Jo Dagustun.
GISC addresses warranty sellers.
The General Insurance Standards Council has asked motor manufacturers to again consider joining the ...
Home is increasingly where the work is.
The number of employees working from home is rising rapidly, according to several recent surveys, but their employers still have a duty of care to them. Chris Evans looks at the implications of this.
HHH acquires Cheam Insurance Brokers.
Hill House Hammond has acquired specialist motor broker Cheam Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed s...
GAB Robins is handling one of the largest fire claims.
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is handling one of the largest fire claims to occur in the Republic of Irel...
Axa confirms 700 staff cuts.
AXA this week confirmed it is to cut hundreds of jobs across its UK general insurance business over ...
Premier Line had its knuckles rapped.
Premier Line, part of Lloyd's insurer Zenith, had its knuckles rapped by the Advertising Standards A...
That sinking feeling.
Bad press had caused the income protection sector to founder, but now it has been thrown a life line in the form of moves to simplify policy wordings and introduce best practice. Francis Higney says improved public perception is adding to its renewed…
Appointment at Glynns.
Insurance law firm Glynns has appointed solicitor Jennifer Renney as litigation partner in its Brist...
Lloyd's climb-down on modernisation proposal.
Lloyd's has been forced to back down on a key proposal to modernise, after opposition from investors...
Community spirit.
The Labour government has put corporate social responsibility at the top of the business agenda. But as many insurance businesses, such as Lloyd's, have discovered, involving staff in doing good works can pay dividends, says Lynn Rouse.
Axa records strongth growth in UK premiums during first quarter
Axa's UK general arm recorded an 8.2% increase in gross written premium during the first quarter of 2...
Appointment at Standard Life Healthcare.
Several new recruits have been taken on by Standard Life Healthcare's regional development team. Ian...
Beazley's e-system aims to cut queues.
Lloyd's insurer Beazley has launched an electronic, interactive queuing system Beazley IQ for its sy...
Appointment at Motor Investigation Agency.
Roy Roger has joined the Motor Investigation Agency as technical consultant. He worked for Royal & S...
Cox's Retail Division to acquire Brokersoft.
Lloyd's motor insurer Cox's Retail Division said it is now "in advanced negotiations" with Brokersof...
Software providers Acturis and insurE-com have teamed up.
Software providers Acturis and insurE-com have teamed up, allowing Acturis users access to insurE-co...
Appointment at Smart & Cook.
Brendan Harker has been recruited as associate director within the insurance broking division at Sma...
Putting money on the horses?
The equine sector is not as stable as it once was. Far from being a safe bet, many insurers are becoming saddled with damaging losses as rising liability and other claims begin to buck the trend, warns Rachel Gordon.
A record year of profit for private motor.
A record year of profit for private motor has led to a 16% rise in broker-only insurer MMA's overall...
Takeover talks fail as Crawford plans expansion.
Loss adjuster Crawford & Co's planned expansion in the Irish market is understood to have foundered, ...
Miller and GAB win Axa business in Ireland.
Loss adjusters Miller Farrell and GAB Robins have been appointed as the major service providers for ...