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insurE-com set to launch free software package
Insurance software provider insurE-com is set to launch its free software package to intermediaries...
Resignation may serve as wake up call
The resignation of Bob Hood as director of the Retail Motor Industries federation may serve as a wa...
British Insurance Awards 2003: judges announce finalists shortlist.
With 2003's British Insurance Awards just over a month away now, things are beginning to hot up. Below we reveal the finalists for 19 out of this year's 20 awards. It promises to be an exciting evening, so make sure your table's booked.
No place for adversarial approach
As pressure grows for organisations to demonstrate transparency in how their business is managed to stakeholders, insurers must deliver greater loss analysis, argues Peter Berring.
Daytime arson attacks rise
Renewed calls for sprinkler systems to be automatically designed into new school developments have ...
Hit back at workplace violence
As incidents of workplace violence in the US escalate, research suggests it could soon be making an unwelcome appearance in the UK. Simon Housego finds out what insurers can offer to protect employees and their staff against such anti-social behaviour.
Appointment at Ascot Underwriting
Ascot Underwriting has announced the appointment of Rob Dimsey as management information manager. M...
MMA solicited over UK business sales
French insurance company MMA has confirmed it has been approached about selling both its broking ar...
End of block exemption to shake up affinity sales
The UK's motor affinity market is facing a major distribution shake-up under new rules introduced b...
Appointment at Marsh
International broking giant Marsh has appointed William Malloy as president and chief executive of ...
ERC appoints DiFolco
GE Employers Re Corp (ERC) has appointed Linda DiFolco as North America casualty facultative product ...
Improve your service.
In a market where good service is vital for the bottom line, poor standards are holding back many in insurance. Maggie Litster asks why - when other industries are able to satisfy their customers and the technology is there for insurance companies to do…
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
You have to love a website that has a picture of a pint of beer on its front page. The illustrati...
Simple steps to a professional exit.
As returning to a previous employer looks increasingly likely for many people working in insurance, and with counter offers on the increase, it pays not to be too hasty when handing in your notice. Always make sure you leave on good terms, writes…
Crate expectations.
The goods in transit market is currently hard, but for the sector to remain steady and insurers to realise the opportunities available, they need to underwrite for profit rather than being driven by income, warns David Fanning.
Audatex to diversify into motorcycle and property.
Long-known for its market dominance in motor estimating systems, Audatex has revealed plans to diver...
Fortis sheds motorists in profit drive.
Broker-only insurer Fortis has shed a significant part of its personal lines motor book in the first...
Capita axes offices with 300 job cuts.
Capita Insurance Services is to close 22 former McLarens Toplis offices, with the loss of up to 300 ...
AIG set to target top end of market in HNW push.
US insurance giant AIG this week confirmed its entry into the high net worth market with the launch ...
Picture-perfect fine art cover?
Public galleries are aware of the risks of displaying high-value artworks, but conventional insurance may not be enough. However, there are special arrangements to ensure loaned items at least are covered against damage and theft. Veronica Cowan puts the…
A return to state-funded legal aid?
With the collapse of Claims Direct and now The Accident Group after weeks of whisperings that all wa...
Nationwide extends deal with Churchill.
Nationwide Building Society has extended its deal with Churchill to underwrite Nationwide's home con...
Airmic backs government's new EL plans.
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers welcomes the government's plans for employers' liabil...
Claims management bodies amalgamate.
Two fledgling claims management associations are considering amalgamating to put together a proposal...