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CIS GI reformer takes flight
The man charged with spearheading the modernisation of Co-operative Insurance Society's general insu...
Appointment at Sigma Claims Solutions
Sigma Claims Solutions has appointed Gregg Lindsay as regional manager for its new Irish office. Mr ...
Case may set single-staged success fee precedent
Ku v Liverpool City Council (Court of Appeal - 27 April 2005) The Court of Appeal held that a 100%...
Blasina appointed
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Hard Rock Cafe blaze
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2005 motor premiums rise
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Hiscox sells 49%
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Results
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Common sense over dogma
Last week, the Association of British Insurers' Group Rating Panel, led by the industry's major moto...
Blight at the end of the tunnel
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has been called in to protect the interests of Network Rail, follow...
What the papers said this week
The problem of subsidence was dramatically illustrated recently in Egremont, Cumbria, when a 30ft cr...
British Insurers campaign
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Business as usual in EC3
For those who work in London, the bomb attacks last Thursday brought home the very real threat we fa...
Satchell new head at ABI
Keith Satchell, group chief executive of Friends Provident, is the new chairman of the ABI (Association of British Insurers). He takes over from Richard Harvey of Aviva who has concluded his 2-year term.
Broker Network acquires Lincolnshire companies
Broker Network Holdings has announced the goodwill and asset purchase of two brokerages - Harrow Insurance Consultants, of Wrawby, Lincolnshire, and David Christian Insurance Brokers, Waltham, north east Lincolnshire.
Marsh reveals new chairman
Broker Marsh today announced the appointment of Sir Peter Middleton to the newly created role of non-executive UK chairman for the next three years.
Hiscox disposes of shareholding
Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox this morning announced that its subsidiary, Hiscox Insurance Company (Guernsey), has disposed of a 49 per cent interest in Heritage Group.
Lord Hunt steps down in Beachcroft shake-up
Simon Hodson has been appointed senior partner elect of Beachcroft Wansbroughs, following David Hunt's decision to stand down after ten years. Currently head of the Commercial Division, Mr Hodson will formally begin his tenure on 1 August2005.
QBE says London terror losses "relatively small"
In response to a number of enquiries following the London terrorist attacks, QBE's CEO, Mr Frank O'Halloran, issued the following statement:
London blasts: ABI response
The Association of British Insurers has issued a statement to say the industry will deal with any claims following this mornings attacks in London as quickly and sympathetically as possible.
Know your agency - Austin Benn
Understanding the services and specialisms of recruitment consultants is important. Divisional manager for insurance and financial services Matt Hesketh gives the lowdown on Austin Benn
A month to remember
Interview
CETA adds insurers to system
General insurance network CETA has added a panel of notional household insurers to its general insur...
Meeting at the crossroads
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