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Chadbourne and Parke boost London office
International law firm, Chadbourne & Parke, has appointed Adrian Mecz, Christopher Cardona, Michelle George, John Barlow and Mark Pring as partners in the London office.
RAC to provide private care to accident victims
Thousands injured in all types of accidents may be able to access free private medical treatment following the launch of a new nationwide rehabilitation service from RAC.
NU signs parts deal with BMW for claims
BMW and Norwich Union Insurance have signed an agreement for the use of BMW original equipment (OE) parts on all BMW repairs for insurance claims underwritten by the insurer.
Alea shares tumble on news of liability reserve strengthening
Shares in Alea Group Holdings had fallen more than 7% by 11am today, after the company said reserve strengthening would add between five and seven per cent to its half year combined ratio. The addition is believed to be as much as $80m with Alea's…
Motor fraud database launched
A national database to expose fraudulent motor insurance claims has been launched.
Path to success: reinsurance broker
Stuart Hayes, account handler and broker at Willis, reflects on his career to date
Axa and Searchlight sign up for third term
UK insurer Axa has retained training specialist Searchlight Solutions for a third year to provide tr...
Victory would have undermined purpose
Blackburn Rovers FC v Avon Insurance and others (Queen's Bench Division - 15 November 2004)
Broker Footman James appoints managing director
Broker Footman James, part of the Open and Direct Insurance Group, has made Paul Matthews managing d...
Police are not immune to cries of defamation
Wood v Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police (Court of Appeal - 8 December 2004)
Appointment at AA Insurance
Kevin Sinclair has become director of AA Insurance. He will report to chief executive Tim Parker. Mr...
Specialist over-50s insurers slammed by new report
Specialist over-50s insurers have been slammed by a new report. Karina Purang, financial services an...
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ISO seeks solicitor partners
Claims software specialist Insurance Services Office has embarked on a strategic plan for its UK bus...
Helphire in HNW and legal expenses moves
Credit hire and accident management firm Helphire is hoping to raise its profile in the high-net-wor...
In defence of unsung IT heroes
Budgets are expected to rise this year but board level expectations of IT projects are still tempere...
L&G targets motor brokers
Legal and General has announced plans for a push on the direct motor market. The insurer, which con...
New ABI head makes all the right noises
Although he has only been in the post for two weeks, the new director of general insurance at the As...
Invaro legal verdict soon
Invaro's liquidator has said it is considering launching litigation against some ex-staff of the fai...
'Eggshell skull' principle reinforced
Mullins v Gray (Court of Appeal - 28 October 2004)
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Commercial
Marc Johnson-Hall has been appointed senior motor trade underwriter at Allianz Cornhill Commercial. ...
UK terrorist risks brought home to insurers
The threat of terrorist attack is more likely in the UK than in the US in 2005, according to experts, but the commercial impact and loss of life in either country is likely to be far less than that of 9/11.