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CII rolls out free new employee starter pack
The Chartered Insurance Institute has introduced free induction packs for companies looking to recruit staff who are new to the insurance sector.
Damage Management - Green Credentials: Green machine
The damage management sector deals with adverse environmental impacts every day, but are its solutions wholly green, asks Jane Bernstein
View from the top: Staff cutbacks mean that we all pay the price
Recent events with Quinn Insurance have proved once again that choice often comes at a price. Solicitors, as many industries in the UK, are facing tough times. Income is down, claims are up and there is not much light at the end of the tunnel. Hard-hit…
CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster has defended its decision to strengthen its member guidance on conflicts of interest against accusations it may be acting outside its remit as a professional standards body.
Swiftcover ops centre to create 350 new jobs
Swiftcover plans to create 350 jobs over the next three years when it opens a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside.
Editor's comment: Taking your chances offHollywood Boulevard
For American movie lovers, if a film is said to be "unrated" it normally means that it is likely to be a bit edgier than the standard offerings pumped into the multiplexes and video chains.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
Aviva improves flood map
Aviva is set to unveil a new flood mapping model it claims will enable it to offer "more competitive prices" to household policyholders.
LV boss hails new deals as firm exceeds target
LV's breakdown division Britannia Rescue has agreed a number of new broker partnerships as it seeks to widen its distribution in the intermediary market.
Fire claim insurer named
Zurich and Cunningham Lindsey are involved in the claim resulting from last week's blaze in Southampton in which two fire fighters died.
Benchmarking briefing
In today's competitive market, companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce claims costs, improve efficiencies, and provide superior customer service.
ABI reveals massive trade credit claims increase for 2009
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the cost of trade credit claims soared by 95% in 2009, while business prospects remain "highly uncertain".
Brittain steps down as Finsure ceases writing business
Trevor Brittain has stepped down as managing director of Royal Bank of Scotland's premium finance business Finsure ahead of its closure.
Exeter Friendly joins Protect
Income protection specialists Exeter Friendly Society has joined credit insurance trade body Protect under the umbrella of its Pioneer brand.
Carole Nash reveals “satisfactory” result despite fall in profits
Specialist motorcycle insurance broker Carole Nash has announced a pre-tax profit of £6.17m for 2009 – more than £1m less than the figure for 2008 (£7.6m).
Quinn planned to reduce UK broker panel before Regulator stepped in
Quinn Insurance wrote to brokers outlining plans to grow its UK business days before the insurance group was banned from writing any new business there, according to reports this morning.
Homeserve makes US acquisition
Homeserve is expanding its international operations and the development of its US business with the acquisition of National Grid Energy Services service contract business from National Grid Energy Services.
Quinn planned to reduce UK broker panel before Regulator stepped in
Quinn Insurance wrote to brokers outlining plans to grow its UK business days before the insurance group was banned from writing any new business there, according to reports this morning.
Quinn appoints financial restructuring firm
Talbot Hughes McKillop has been engaged by Quinn Group to provide financial restructuring services to the company, it announced today.
Quinn appoints financial restructuring firm
Talbot Hughes McKillop has been engaged by Quinn Group to provide financial restructuring services to the company, it announced today.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
FM Global research underlines sprinkler importance
Automatic fire sprinkler protection can significantly cut the environmental impact of fires in addition to its proven effectiveness at minimising property damage. That is the key finding of new US scientific research published this week.
AIG CEO Benmosche received $2.7m for 2009
Robert Benmosche received $2.7m in compensation for 2009 as the bailed-out insurer began selling assets to repay government loans
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.