Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010

In other news, political consultancy firm, Cicero, has questioned the Bank of England's ability to govern the insurance sector; law firm BLM has said that The Law Society needs to get a grip on claimant "dabblers" who are obstructing the speedy payment of mesothelioma claims and ramping up costs for insurers; South west broker Higos, has black listed insurers who undermine its integrity by not paying claims, as clients look to them to place the blame; and London market sport insurance specialists have insisted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will be no less of an attractive risk than previous competitions, despite its size and the threat of domestic terrorism.

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