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Open house for the price-conscious?
Recent rate hikes for household insurance have sparked a rush of new entrants into the sector, aiming to take advantage of the fact that many policyholders will buy on price alone. But insurers are fighting back, seeking greater differentiation with…
ZFS briefs brokers over direct push.
Zurich last week briefed 500 brokers face to face over its plans to promote Zurich's direct offering...
Michael Burnett confirmed as new president of CILA.
Michael Burnett, regional director of Cunningham Lindsey UK & Ireland, pictured left, was confirmed ...
Facing up to the Compensation Culture.
11 June - London This will be one of the most creative and exciting conferences in the insurance ...
What the papers said this week.
The Independent The driver jailed for causing the deaths of 10 people in the Selby train crash ha...
Unions: partnership not confrontation call.
As someone who operates within the arena of claims validation where there are investigation indicato...
A call to join forces in the car wars
The Metropolitan Police is fighting an uphill battle against car crime. However, Detective Chief Inspector David Ryan told Anthony Gould that with more joint initiatives and co-operation from the insurance industry, it could make major inroads.
52 years ago
In 1951, the ceiling for women within insurance was made of unbreakable glass, as the following edi...
St Paul rail case on track
St Paul's fight for compensation from the Health & Safety Executive for damages relating to 1999's ...
Bit parts or major players?
In an effort to reduce the level of write-offs and contain general claims costs, Thatcham has introduced a new scheme for the accreditation of alternative vehicle parts. Lynn Rouse examines the impact this major shake-up could have on the sector.
Government acts over charities' insurance crisis
The Government is undertaking a massive study of the insurance experiences of charities and voluntary...
The drive for stability
The motor sector has had a rough ride lately, with losses of £5bn over the last seven years. Many believe it is up to the insurance industry to break the volatile underwriting cycle and bring certainty to the market's long-term future. Jonathan Swift…
Older drivers see rates fall
Motor insurance premiums for older drivers have dropped by 1% since November and are expected to fa...
Destination best practice
When it comes to motor claims, conflicting loyalties are undermining the road to total customer satisfaction. Eddie Longworth argues that insurers need to steer a clearer course to best practice in the sector.
Appointment at Institute of Financial Services
The Institute of Financial Services has appointed Diane Walker as head of the faculty of risk and i...
New parental guide published by Arson Prevention Bureau
A new parental guide, which addresses the problem of arson among young children, has been published...
Chubb adds Family Protection to its Masterpiece policy
Chubb has added Family Protection cover for carjacking, stalking and aggravated burglary to its hig...
Rough ride for commercial
A hard rating environment for commercial motor risks will be sustainable for the foreseeable future...
Appointment at Brownsword
Brownsword, the vehicle theft and fraud investigations company, has recruited three new directors t...
HBOS grows in-house empire
Banking giant Halifax Bank of Scotland has continued its strategy of bringing its insurance product...
Michael Burnett to take over as president of CILA
Michael Burnett, regional director of Cunningham Lindsey UK & Ireland, is set to take over as presi...
Appointment at Porticus Insurance Consultants
Bill Baker has launched Porticus Insurance Consultants, an independent brokers specialising in high...
Amlin expects to see increase in bloodstock book
Lloyd's insurer Amlin expects to see significant increase in its bloodstock book, currently worth £...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK)
AIG Europe (UK) has taken on Neil Evans as corporate manager of crisis management. Mr Evans will be...