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Just what is it that ULR firms are scared of?
From time to time over the past few years, certain uninsured loss recovery (ULR) companies have soug...
Costing charitable choices.
Insurance companies have always had a close affinity with the charitable sector. Indeed, many of them had their origins in 19th century philanthropy. Nowadays, as Simon Threadgold reveals, attitudes are a little more hard-nosed.
Time to halt 'blame culture'.
Is our seemingly unstoppable surge towards to excessively litigious culture of the United States abo...
Appointment at Motor Law.
John Boyce has joined Motor Law as the company's major accounts field representative, with responsib...
Legal fees could cost insurers £150m.
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has attacked the Lord Chancellor's consultation paper and it's implic...
Siemens gets Smart.
Siemens Nixdorf has extended the capability of its TrustedWeb intranet security solution, with the i...
Days of 'spot the broker' are over.
The British Insurance and Investment Brokers' Association must be congratulated on the way it has ta...
High hopes for new Canada Life bond.
Tuesday sees the launch of a new income bond from Canada Life. The Premium Income Bond will run for ...
Appointment at Jacksons.
Previously an associate, Ailsa Adamson has been made a senior associate. She joined the company t...
Exclusive - Guardian puts itself in accident picture.
Guardian Royal Exchange is to roll out its ground breaking remote vehicle inspection system, aiming ...
Tesco's left red-faced.
Tesco's testing of the insurance market has resulted in a chilly reception for the retailer. Its new...
Green Flag/RAC team to rival AA.
The decision by RAC to recommend the £450m offer from US giant Cedant for RAC Motoring Services is s...
Rover axes its links with Lombard.
Rover Financial Services (RFS)is severing its links with Lombard by bringing its 'Guaranteed Payment...
Travel insurance available on internet.
Eagle Star Direct has made travel insurance available on its internet web site. The move follows the...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Previously with NatWest Insurance Services and Sun Alliance, Graham Shearn has joined Ecclesiastical...
Record global profit for Lloyd's.
Lloyd's announced a record profit for its global results this week, but while there was good perform...
Appointment at Paisner & Co.
An expert in reinsurance dispute resolution, Simon Twigden recently became a partner at Paisner's re...
Site that gives the hard sell.
Through the Internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
Zurich ad scores.
Zurich has beaten off tough competition from the world's leading car manufacturers to win the 'best ...
Windscreen service.
Classic car lovers can contact a national windscreen replacement service network, following the anno...
Appointment at Insurex Expo-Sure.
Insure marks its entry into the motor sports sector with the appointment of Roger Lindley as a speci...
AA wins people award.
AA Insurance has achieved Investors in People accreditation, the award designed to highlight employe...
GAN's overhaul for courtesy cars.
GAN has changed the way it operates courtesy cars for its policyholders. The insurer has selected...
Confernce in Harrogate.
Delegates milling around the exhibition stands at the British Insurance and Investment Brokers' Asso...