Commercial
Direct writing pace will be too much for some.
There will be a major shake-out among direct writers, predicted Ian Brimecombe, managing director of...
98 will be too late to solve 2000 problems.
One of the biggest dangers of year 2000 is assuming that the problem will occur in 2000. Often ne...
NIG's motor drive.
NIG Skandia has published a new motor trade leaflet to help intermediaries generate new leads in the...
Robins reliant on call centre for new service.
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is launching a new claims management service, entitled Robins Works, which ...
Merger year ends on a high.
The Chairman of Sun Life and Provincial Holdings, Lord Douro, said he was delighted with the company...
Record breakers.
Newly-formed Davies Managed Systems (DMS) will allow insurers seamless access to records thanks to a...
To the rescue.
Use of third-party assistance companies to manage household claims is gaining popularity. Ruth Addicott looks at how this market has evolved, the range of services available and how insurers monitor their performance.
Hints of acquisition.
Allianz announced the annual results of its French operation with a heavy hint that it is seeking to...
Surprise merger will create giant insurer.
Merger mania continued apace with Monday's news that EXEL and Mid Ocean have agreed a shock deal tha...
Property web site.
Hiscox has relaunched its 'Propertycare' policy with its own dedicated Internet site, and introduced...
Company fuel prices.
Fleet insurers may suffer as a result of Gordon Brown's decision to raise company fuel prices and Na...
Nurses operate on hotline.
Assistance provider Hambro is to launch a diagnostic telephone advice service which could aid privat...
Sorry to our missing sponsor.
We would like to apologise to one of our new sponsors, Certis, whose logo inexplicably failed to app...
Insurers advised to keep up with rapid pace of changes.
Insurers have been warned to ensure they are prepared for the rapid pace at which communications tec...
Out of the ordinary.
In most actions, the plaintiff has to prove that an accident was caused by another's negligence. But courts often look at road traffic accidents in a different light and expect defendants to bear the burden of proof. Ken Cannar looks at this.
NU prospers after flotation.
Norwich Union (NU) has announced a pre-tax profit for 1997 of £722m in its preliminary results - a 3...
Direct Line shuns dispute.
Direct Line has refused to be drawn into a further dispute with NIG Skandia (NIG) over advertising s...
Brokers will fight to retain independence.
Nearly three-quarters of medium to small size commercial brokers have expressed their determination ...
GAN deal edges closer.
The privatisation of GAN moved a step closer this week when companies interested in bidding for the ...
What the papers say.
THE TIMES An opera student is suing the owners of a theme park after his voice deteriorated throu...
Sharon heads for NYC.
Insurance manager Sharon Betteridge of the Bromsgrove branch of Hill House Hammond has won a weekend...
AXA's £45m ad drive.
AXA is to launch a £45m worldwide advertising campaign on 16 March in a bid to become the first insu...
Appointment at KPMG Management Consulting.
Peter Loughlin has joined KPMG as a principal consultant in electronic commerce. He will be responsi...
ITT London & Edinburgh signs agreement.
ITT London & Edinburgh has signed a three year agreement with Yorkshire Bank Financial Services (YBF...