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Fusion launches health & safety initiative
Fusion Insurance has added Target 100, an online health & safety management system, to its range of practical risk management initiatives for policyholders.
Equitas pays out another $200m
Equitas has reached agreements with four major policyholders to settle claims against certain underwriters at Lloyd's under policies for asbestos and other liabilities.
Pharmacy Mutual Insurance tackles underinsurance of pharmacies
Pharmacy Mutual Insurance has joined forces with Cunningham Lindsey Risk Solutions to provide pharmacists with a commercial buildings valuation scheme, in a bid to cut instances of underinsurance.
Italian P&C market looking stable, says Moody’s
The overall stable outlook for the Italian property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry reflects the continued upturn for most of the rated entities based on the improved quality of underwriting results, according to Moody's Investors Service’s new…
AA Insurance completes restructuring of senior management
AA Insurance Services this week said the appointment of Axa marketing and underwriting director Kevi...
Another year, another takeover tip
Another year, another round of frantic share dealing for a motor insurer tipped for takeover. This t...
Allianz outlines private motor potential
Allianz Cornhill has revealed its move into the small motor trade sector could lead to the expansion...
What the papers said this week
The Observer Fewer than one in 400 UK holidaymakers scheduled to visit countries affected by the Bo...
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Growth potential
Just six months into the job, Alea Group president and chief executive Mark Ricciardelli tells Ralph Savage that 2005 will see the insurer aiming for further growth in the UK
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has made Joanne Halladay head of brand communications. Prior to this, she was a marke...
Growth potential
Just six months into the job, Alea Group president and chief executive Mark Ricciardelli tells Ralph Savage that 2005 will see the insurer aiming for further growth in the UK
Claims Direct: no "silly" cases
The revamped Claims Direct has pledged to eradicate "unethical" claimant law firms from the personal...
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What the papers said this week
The Observer Fewer than one in 400 UK holidaymakers scheduled to visit countries affected by the Bo...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has made Joanne Halladay head of brand communications. Prior to this, she was a marke...
NU strikes major affinity deal
Norwich Union has been chosen by Leeds & Holbeck Building Society as its sole provider of general insurance.
Oval continues acquisition spree
Broking consildator Oval has acquired Coventry-based Halkett Associates for a mixture of cash and Oval shares. This is Oval's second major expansion move in a week, following its acquisition of the Beddis Group on the 17 December, and its fourth deal in…
FarmWeb appoints new agricultural technical director
Agricultural insurance specialist FarmWeb has boosted its technical expertise by appointing George Stonley to the new role of agricultural technical director.
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What the papers said this week
The Daily Telegraph Financier Martin Frankel was jailed for nearly 17 years last Friday for masterm...
Appointment at Highway
Motor insurer Highway has appointed Alan Bradbury as private car underwriter. Mr Bradbury, previousl...
Insurers lagging on grace periods
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has expressed disappointment at the number of insurers likely to meet its...
Cost of claims will hit £10bn, warns report
Claims costs will hit the £10bn mark during the next five years, despite the number of accident clai...