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Alarming rise in number of computer 'muggings'.
The number of claims involving computers which have been stolen in the street has shot up by 19%, ac...
Jobs for the girls as plentiful as those for the boys.
The past 20 years has seen a rise in jobs for women and a reduction in the number of men working.
Guardian staff to sponsor owl nest boxes.
Convinced it is a wise move, staff at the Ipswich branch of Guardian, have agreed to sponsor the con...
Mixed marks for scorecard.
The talking point at last month's US Risk and Insurance Management Society conference was the result of president Stephen Wilder's Quality Scorecard, which rated and slated insurers. Janina Clark reports.
Appointment at Clyde & Co.
Eight new partners have been appointed at Clyde & Co, bringing its worldwide total to 95. Former Roy...
Ocaso in London boroughs deal.
Ocaso has launched monthly paid buildings insurance schemes with three London boroughs for council l...
Football always scores with charity.
It is often said that there is nothing new under the sun. Next Thursday will see Post Magazine hand ...
Just what is it that ULR firms are scared of?
From time to time over the past few years, certain uninsured loss recovery (ULR) companies have soug...
Costing charitable choices.
Insurance companies have always had a close affinity with the charitable sector. Indeed, many of them had their origins in 19th century philanthropy. Nowadays, as Simon Threadgold reveals, attitudes are a little more hard-nosed.
Time to halt 'blame culture'.
Is our seemingly unstoppable surge towards to excessively litigious culture of the United States abo...
Appointment at Motor Law.
John Boyce has joined Motor Law as the company's major accounts field representative, with responsib...
Legal fees could cost insurers £150m.
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has attacked the Lord Chancellor's consultation paper and it's implic...
Siemens gets Smart.
Siemens Nixdorf has extended the capability of its TrustedWeb intranet security solution, with the i...
Days of 'spot the broker' are over.
The British Insurance and Investment Brokers' Association must be congratulated on the way it has ta...
High hopes for new Canada Life bond.
Tuesday sees the launch of a new income bond from Canada Life. The Premium Income Bond will run for ...
Appointment at Jacksons.
Previously an associate, Ailsa Adamson has been made a senior associate. She joined the company t...
Exclusive - Guardian puts itself in accident picture.
Guardian Royal Exchange is to roll out its ground breaking remote vehicle inspection system, aiming ...
Tesco's left red-faced.
Tesco's testing of the insurance market has resulted in a chilly reception for the retailer. Its new...
Green Flag/RAC team to rival AA.
The decision by RAC to recommend the £450m offer from US giant Cedant for RAC Motoring Services is s...
Rover axes its links with Lombard.
Rover Financial Services (RFS)is severing its links with Lombard by bringing its 'Guaranteed Payment...
Travel insurance available on internet.
Eagle Star Direct has made travel insurance available on its internet web site. The move follows the...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Previously with NatWest Insurance Services and Sun Alliance, Graham Shearn has joined Ecclesiastical...
Record global profit for Lloyd's.
Lloyd's announced a record profit for its global results this week, but while there was good perform...
Appointment at Paisner & Co.
An expert in reinsurance dispute resolution, Simon Twigden recently became a partner at Paisner's re...