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Aon extends contract with ICA
Broker Aon has announced a major extension to its existing relationship with the Institute of Chart...
Appointment at Autoglass
Autoglass has appointed Simon Edwards as corporate marketing manager. Mr Edwards brings a wealth of...
LMG develops sense of worth
Jewellery claims company Loss Management Group has opened a specialist collectibles division, aimin...
Halifax adjuster cross-sell targets
Halifax General Insurance has said its new internal field force of loss adjusters will be given cross...
Tesco Personal Finance launches campaign
Tesco Personal Finance has launched a campaign to advertise its competitive motor insurance on the ...
Complications abound for compensation culture
The challenge of putting a price on the compensation culture was a complex and, at times, contradic...
A growing concern
The market is becoming increasingly aware of the potential threats associated with mould. Yet David Fanning finds the costs add up far more for US insurers than their British counterparts.
Challenges for the church
Church venues are now more at risk of vandalism, theft and arson related incidents than ever before, with claims and premiums both rising, reports Mira Butterworth.
GIS rejects accusation it is "unwieldy".
I read with interest Veronica Cowan's article (Post Magazine, 5 June, p17) on the Government Indemni...
Green light for mutual
The Home Office is expected not to rule out the idea of a mutual insurer for charities when it publis...
Appointment at Munters.
Munters has appointed Simon Ford as the area manager to head its upgraded south-west regional office...
Groupama recruits for SME action.
Groupama this week stepped up its assault into the small business sector with the appointment of Pet...
View from the Top - Bronek Masojada, chief executive, Hiscox
The general insurance industry is one of the least loved in the UK. Why is this? In my view, it is ...
Insurers back car mobile ban.
The Association of British Insurers this week endorsed Road Safety Minister David Jamieson's decisio...
Tree's company?
In the light of Esure's call to ban the sale of willow trees, thought to be a major culprit in subsidence, Gillian Glanville calls for insurers to inform customers about managing the risks associated with trees planted close to property and talks about…
On top of the claims game.
Increased claims competition has led to a greater emphasis on quality of service. John Hancock says smooth performance is essential if loss adjusters are to keep ahead of the game.
Stand out from the crowd.
In the current packed household market, the problem facing many insurers is how to get ahead of the field. The dilemma is customers are attracted by low prices, but also want the added extras too. David Fanning wonders if this is too tall an order.
A bumpy ride ahead for new VIC scheme
The vehicle identity check scheme has received much criticism, especially after confusion over its application led to customers receiving incorrect advice from insurers and salvage operators. Alan Greenouff considers the implications for the government…
Finance provider in talks with broking network
Premium First is set to launch an updated version of its online system next month, as it attempts t...
Appointment at insurE-com.
insurE-com has announced the appointment of Iain Brogden as insurer account manager. Mr Brogden has ...
AMP to close pension subsidiary.
AMP is closing its UK pension subsidiary NPI to new clients with the loss of 900 jobs. The Australia...
BTE moves herald big legal expenses shake-up.
The news last week about another firm of solicitors' direct entry into the before-the-event legal ex...
Bringing security into focus
CCTV can provide businesses with a strong weapon against criminal attack. Adam Wiseberg examines this system of monitoring and some ways insurers can encourage companies to make sure they are well protected.
Ecclesiastical drops Capita for Crawford.
Ecclesiastical Insurance has dropped Capita Insurance Services from its general adjusting panel and ...