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Toplis sleuths rumble fraudster.
The crime-busting Watford branch of the McLarens Toplis Special Investigating Unit has rumbled a cro...
Farming out claims.
Over two fifths of UK farmers made an insurance claim last year. This discovery was made by farm ins...
Marks' spark of idea.
Marks & Spencer Financial Services has launched a new payment and personal loan protection scheme. T...
Teamwork can beat arsonists.
The cost of arson is immense, both in human and financial terms. Glenn Miller explains how the industry is teaming up with the police and fire services to spark off a nationwide bid to foil the firebugs.
Got a new motor?
Iron Trades has launched a motor trade policy for businesses which specialise in mechanical repairs,...
Luck of the Irish eludes non-life insurers.
Figures released by the Irish Insurance Federation show Irish non-life insurers suffered higher oper...
Independent does its homework on student cover.
Students can now insure their possessions for the entire duration of their degree course. The Cam...
Bear with a sore head.
Despite its huge potential, the Russian market remains dogged by political uncertainty and widespread corruption, says Martin Stone.
Hoping for a new dawn in the East.
The development of political and social structures in the Far East is being impeded by the current financial crisis in the region, with further growth under serious threat. Martin Stone reports.
Bombs away?
Alex Beatty finds out how the prospect of peace in Northern Ireland is affecting the UK terrorism insurance market.
No peace for Names.
Lloyd's Names have had a rough ride over recent years. Massive losses and acrimonious court cases we...
Salvage Association seeks change.
The Salvage Association will have to go to the Privy Council to seek changes to its charter and rule...
US boost for Munich Re.
The world's largest reinsurer, Munich Re, saw profits soar by 65% to more than DM 1.1bn ($600m) in 1...
Living on the edge of the Asian danger zone.
Australia's insurance industry remains relatively healthy, despite the proximity of the Asian financial crisis. Jeremy Golden reports.
Mexican cash waves.
Premiums for pension and retirement funds in Mexico rose by 26% in the first half of 1998 and motor ...
Smashing idea.
Autoglass has come up with a product to stop motorists becoming unstuck after their windscreens have...
Brokers ready for fight.
Lloyd's largest motor insurance syndicate has called on its brokers to hit back following Barclay's ...
Appointment at Jacksons Solicitors.
Jacksons Solicitors has promoted partner Chris Gannon to the company's management board. A partner f...
Appointment at Chubb Insurance.
Following its purchase of the business operations of Wellington Personal Insurance, Chubb Insurance ...
Weekend trouble.
Figures just released by Munters Control Services show that home owners are most at risk from floods...
Replacing the waiting.
As insurers strive to keep customers, they have started to see the benefits of claims replacement. Instead of being offered a cheque, customers are now getting hassle-free product replacement. Jonathan Swift investigates.
Forte's £120k RAC deal.
Forte Software has announced Australian insurer RAC Insurance has selected its Application Environme...
Salvage dealers back trade body.
The leading independent salvage dealers have put aside their differences to endorse a new trade body...
Industry must stand up to government bullying.
If the insurance industry believed that its problems with the government were confined simply to the...