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Lloyds TSB boosts high-street reach in HHH deal
Lloyds TSB Insurance has boosted its insurance offering by signing its first ever distribution deal...
Panel crisis must be resolved
I have a panel of clients who are heavily involved in the food processing sector. Some have stayed ...
The art of corporate entertaining
As the festive season approaches, corporate entertaining is hotting up. However, insurance companies are aware that building relationships with clients and raising brand awareness through sporting, artistic and cultural events is a year-round endeavour…
Claims voice is vital
The insurance industry is dogged by poor communication, not only with its customers and shareholder...
The ABI calls for ban of mobile phones while driving
The Association of British Insurers has called for the Department of Transport to ban the use of ha...
Converium confirms US reserve strengthening
Swiss reinsurer Converium is to add $70.3m to the reserves of subsidiary Converium North America in t...
Looking back . . . Five years ago
Royal & Sun Alliance might take a bit longer to shake off its "troubled" tag, following the announc...
What the papers said this week
METRO A high-society doctor, who treated royalty and film stars, was found guilty of serious pr...
Appointment at Bryan Cave International law firm
Bryan Cave has appointed Amanda Mochrie as an associate in its London office. She joins the firm's ...
Zenith motor quits Lloyd's for Gibraltar
Offshore domicile Gibraltar looks set to benefit from a substantial exodus of capital from Lloyd's, a...
Courts to impose structured settlements
Courts will be able to impose structured settlements, rather than lump sums, for future loss and ca...
Fire destroys Big Breakfast house
A fire destroyed much of the Big Breakfast house in Bow, East London last week. GAB Robins, which i...
Monevate blames insurers
Recently-launched online insurance distributor Monevate has blamed slow-moving life insurance 'inst...
Appointment at Henmans
Insurance litigation specialist Henmans Solicitors has promoted Irvin Thobourne, director of its pe...
Appointment at Elliotts Solicitors
Elliotts Solicitors has promoted Emerson Wallwork to partner in its litigation department. With the...
Appointment at Autoglass
Autoglass has appointed a new regional manager for the northern Home Counties. Peter Dean has been ...
Fire strike poses a very real threat
As a member of the business continuity community, I am especially worried by the prospect of a fire...
HGIS in Leeds move
Halifax General Insurance has created 70 new jobs in Leeds, with the opening of a new state-of-the-...
What the papers said this week
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Names involved in Lloyd's must make an interim payment of £650,000 to the i...
John Finnegan to replace Chubb chief exec
John Finnegan is set to replace long-serving Chubb chief executive and president Dean O'Hare when t...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
This is the latest site from the Goodfellows Group and pretty good it looks too. It calls this its ...
RAC giant set to stir
RAC Financial Services will launch a new home insurance panel within a year and is reviewing other ...
Growing concerns
Despite recent animal epidemics, employers' liability is still top of the crops for claims in the farming sector. However, the cultivation of health and safety measures means the opportunities in this niche market can continue to grow, says Simon…
Marsh loses historic tender
Broker giant Marsh has lost a tender, worth millions in premium income, to smaller rival RK Harriso...