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Appointment at Berryman Shacklock
Specialist insurance lawyer Stephen Robb has joined as partner in the insurance department at Nottin...
Motor Insurers' Bureau to use Collosus
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has licenced personal injuries claim system Collosus from Computer Scienc...
Bannerman new general counsel at Quanta
Martha Bannerman has been appointed general counsel at Bermuda-based specialty (re)insurance company Quanta Capital Holdings.
Axa plans efficiency drive through increased transparency
Axa has pledged to drive efficiencies through continued investment in technology in 2004.
AA links up with Biba for new motor push
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has teamed up with the AA to launch a new offering giving its members access to the broking giant’s motor panel.
Appointment at Acord
David Findley has been designated as the new chair of Acord's board of directors, with Charles McCai...
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Earthquake records - 2003 marks decade-high for tremors
2003 was the deadliest year for earthquakes since 1990 and was almost 20 times as bad as 2002, accor...
Appointment at Ace
Bermuda-based Ace has announced that Simon Burton has been appointed president of Ace Financial Solu...
Earthquake insurance - Californian quake coverage too low, says IIN
The number of Californians who are properly insured for earthquake damage is far too low, according ...
Nat Cat deaths at record level in 2003
A Munich Re study finds that five ‘great’ natural catastrophes were major contributors to the record 75,000 deaths caused by natural hazard events in 2003. The US tornadoes, Algerian earthquake, European and American heatwave/forest fires and the Iranian…
Europ recruits team after RSA win
Europ Assistance has won the motor breakdown assistance account for Royal & SunAlliance and its direct operation More Th>n after a competitive tender.
Marsh to hold Witham recruitment fair
Marsh is hosting a recruitment fair at its Witham office following the expansion of the Finance Service Centre (FSC). The fair is scheduled to take place from 6.30pm to 9.00pm on 16th March.
Chaucer confident of 02 and 03 forecasts
Chaucer Holdings, has published an update on current trading with initial syndicate forecasts for 2003, updated forecasts for 2002 and results for the 2001 year of account.
Capita says loss adjusting remains challenging
Capita said group turnover increased by 20% to £1 081m in 2003 and earnings per share increased by 25% to 13.04p.
Bodyshop start-up aims to be a 'survivor'
Bodyshop network Motor Repair Management is launching a further acquisition spree this spring, havin...
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Alarm believes those in charge of school trips may abandon them
Alarm, the national forum for risk management in the public sector, said it believes those in charge...
Fortis rolls out third-party motor claims service
Fortis Insurance has launched a new third-party property damage service for motor claims in conjunct...
Appointment at Ryan Langton
Rob Adams has joined Ryan Langton as an independent financial adviser. He has spent 11 years in fina...
S&P's says there will be no foreseeable impact on insurer ratings
Standard & Poor's has said there will be no foreseeable impact on insurer ratings as a result of the...
Hiscox aims to extend HNW reach in bank push
High net worth insurer Hiscox is set to sign a household distribution deal with HBoS and a host of o...
Asylum deportation liability costs soar
A security company contracted by the Home Office to escort failed asylum seekers and illegal immigra...