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UNCC pays up for Kuwait plane costs.
War risks insurers have recovered £12.1m from the United Nations Compensation Commission for the los...
Motor rate rises look set to stall.
UK motor insurers appear to have ignored the advice of actuaries by reducing the rate of car premium...
Oz insurers to repay car cash.
Two of Australia's largest motor insurers have been told to repay A$1.5m (£540,000) to policyholders...
Appointment at CNA.
Paul Hennessy, who became chief underwriting officer for CNA's global operations in 1997, has reloca...
Top-flight cover.
For the high net worth and fine art sectors, the provision of a first-class service and a high level of expertise for clients is always essential. While the market is generally stable, there have been some notable changes after the events of last year,…
Appeal over illegal immigrants Act.
The insurance industry's battle with the government over the issue of penalties for transporting ill...
Insurers fail to meet ABI response deadlines.
In January 2001, the Association of British Insurers issued its Claims Code, setting out the standar...
Losing your bottle?
A crate of Domaine Coche-Dury Burgundy would break the bank for all but the most wealthy, however wine collecting still enjoys great popularity. Helen George pops the cork on this often overlooked area of high net worth cover.
Lombard Direct extends offering.
Lombard Direct is to extend its offering to include home and motor policies on top of its core unsec...
Executive decisions.
When it comes to the hiring and firing of senior executives, careful preparation of employment contracts can help you avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes later, according to Kate Payne and Philippa Bogle.
Limitation in abuse cases.
The House of Lords has considered instances where an employer may be vicariously responsible for sex...
Australia counts the cost of bush fires.
The cost of the bush fires in New South Wales has reached A$70m (£26m) and is expected to rise even ...
Appointment at Cargo Solutions.
Cargo Solutions has recruited Nick Bignell as its business development manager. He joins from Willis...
Review sees new PCS boss.
Barry Woodward, the former head of Royal & Sun Alliance's commercial loss adjusting subsidiary Prope...
Additional motor levy set to hit insurers hard.
UK motor insurers are set to face an additional multi-million-pound levy call when the Department of...
What the Papers Say.
The Sun Bosses of a top Indian chef want to insure his tongue for £1m. Sanjay Sighat tests hundre...
Sherwood contracts.
Sherwood International has secured contracts with Abbey National Financial Services (ANFIS), Adepta ...
Markerstudy hints.
Broker marketing organisation Markerstudy plans to make two more acquisitions this year. Managing di...
Post-WTC risk call.
Imagining the unimaginable. That is the challenge facing the insurance industry, and that is exactly...
Mondial takes flight.
Mondial Assistance's Travel Division has won the contract to service Flysure, the annual multi-trip ...
Hiscox site revamp.
Hiscox has revamped its website and incorporated an investor relations area including a portfolio ca...
Appointment at Beachcroft Wansbroughs.
Beachcroft Wansbroughs, the national law firm, has recruited James Morris to the partnership from Ca...
Appointment at Fortis Insurance.
Barry Smith has joined Fortis Insurance as its new chief executive. With over 10 years' experience a...
H&O in holiday PI claim case.
Zurich subsidiary Home & Overseas has confirmed it is the travel insurer at the centre of a possible...