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Finsure MD steps down ahead of run-off
Royal Bank of Scotland’s Finsure Premium Finance has parted company with managing director Trevor Brittain ahead of its closure next year.
Capita confirms Sureterm acquisition
Capita Group has bought specialised motor insurance broker, Sureterm Direct.
50 years ago: Priest's son declined full motor cover
A clergyman of the Church of England has expressed distress that, having bought his 21-year-old son a sports car, it now appears that insurers are disinclined to grant cover in respect of passengers.
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
CSR - microinsurance: Small wonder
Traditional insurance has typically focused on affluent markets, mainly in Western industrialised countries, but insurers willing to go off the beaten track could find microinsurance a rewarding addition to their business, writes Ana Paula Nacif.
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.
Carole Nash takes £629 000 legal costs hit
Carole Nash's 2009 results were hit by costs arising from a legal dispute with a third party.
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.
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).
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.
Allianz names first ever retail fraud manager
Allianz has appointed Graham Knight to the newly created role of fraud manager for Allianz Retail.
Tories vow we will create "most competitive tax system in the G20"
The Conservative Party today outlined its ambition is to create the most competitive tax system in the G20 within five years.
Conservatives outline plans to stop Labour 'killing off' the recovery
The Conservative Party today reiterated its view that Labour’s plan for anyone earning over £20 000 to pay more tax - and employers more on all jobs paid over £5700 - will hit small businesses especially hard, and kill off the recovery.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Labour pledges to help entrepreneurs and SMEs with manifesto
The Labour Party yesterday pledged to help support small businesses and recognize the need to promote entrepreneurs with the publication of its manifesto.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
UK General adds to board with new FD
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director, UK General Insurance, with immediate effect.
Kwik Fit bests company sales records
Kwik Fit Financial Services has announced record breaking single-day sales across all three of its group companies.
Equity seals Kia affinity deal
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme. The three-year deal will see Equity providing branded policies through Kia’s network of 150 UK dealerships.
Friends Provident pays out £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009
Friends Provident paid £34.5m in critical illness claims in 2009 the company has revealed.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Aviva outlines Asian direct motor plan
Aviva has outlined plans for its re-entry Singapore’s general insurance market and stated its intent on rolling out the business in key markets in Asia.