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Farmers win appeal.
Two farmers whose land was either side of the Bath-Stroud road claimed that a 300yd council-owned st...
Fire and damnation Down Under.
Church owners in Australia were up in arms a century ago over extortionate rates, according to a rep...
Spin botchers.
Meddling men are sparking a rise in electrical goods claims, according to a new survey by NOP. Ma...
Italian insurers are to increase motor liability premiums.
Italian insurers are to increase motor liability premiums by 10-20% due to a rise in accidents resul...
Appointment at Alwen Hough Johnson.
Lloyd's broker Alwen Hough Johnson has welcomed back Phillip Sims, who worked for the company for ni...
Call to jail uninsured drivers.
Lloyd's underwriter Highway Motor Policies has called on the government to get tough and include jai...
That's entertainment.
To insurers, entertainment can mean everything from the glamour of film and music to the local bingo hall, nightclub or funfair. Alex Miller reports on the companies that provide cover for the nation's favourite sources of fun.
Gospel truths.
Church Insurance is no longer the preserve of a small holy trinity. The market has opened up to a flock of new entrants. Jonathan Swift finds out more.
Taylor gets tough as the going gets rough.
The pressure for the Lloyd's market to cut its overheads, expand into new markets and cement closer ...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
AIG Europe has appointed Steve Lowe as corporate manager for its travel insurance. Based in London, ...
What the Papers Say.
METRO Former insurance broker and millionaire George Clarke, 85, was kept a 'virtual prisoner in ...
A readable legal textbook.
THE LAW OF REINSURANCE AUTHORS: Terry O'Neill and Jan Woloniecki; ISBN 0 421 421 207; English; £1...
London portal opens.
Information provider Wire has created an electronic portal for the London market, called the Risk In...
LaSalle Re to boost reserves by $35m.
Bermudian reinsurer LaSalle Re is to add $35m to its reserves to compensate for the poor performance...
Hartford takes Vesta's reinsurance.
US insurer Hartford has acquired the ongoing reinsurance business of Vesta Fire Insurance, part of t...
Astwood move prompts change.
News that Bermuda's Regis-trar of Companies, Kymn Astwood (pictured), is to join Goldman Sachs' rein...
Time to chase the bear.
Adrian Leonard talks to Copenhagen Re's new management about the company's recent difficulties and future goals.
More PA Options.
Lombard has enhanced its Personal Accident product PA Options. The insurer has introduced discounts ...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Scott Bailey as underwriting manager, accident and health. Mr Ba...
Cornhill teaming.
Insurers Cornhill and Countrywide have joined forces to provide personal and commercial lines EDI so...
All-day deal for cabbies.
Private hire car and Hackney carriage drivers can feel safer behind the wheel thanks to a new Norwic...
Appointments at Saga Insurance Services.
Three senior appointments have been made at Saga Insurance Services. John Potter has been made head ...
Hartley Cooper & Warner unveils logo.
Hartley Cooper & Warner has unveiled the logo which will propel its launch as a one-stop insurance m...
Seawise gives racers rope - Marine.
Workers exchanging the City for the Solent can now safely take part in yacht races with Seawise Insu...