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Unrated Latvian insurer Balva faces liquidation

Unrated Latvian insurer Balva, which is believed to provide professional indemnity (PI) insurance to 1,300 UK firms, has had its operating licenses withdrawn in a bid to protect customers.

Insurer | 18 Jun 2013

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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.

Insurer | 18 Jun 2013

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Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed Chris Joynson as an account executive in its Hessle branch.

Broker | 18 Jun 2013

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Stats: Acturis Premium Index

Whisper it quietly but the latest Acturis Premium Index may have signalled a turning point in the market

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Time to raise the bar

With the arrival of the Financial Conduct Authority and softening rates in parts of the market, this is not the time for complacency, says Clare Ryder 

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Power hour: Claims in the frame

Are insurers becoming stricter on paying claims? Our expert panel at the Biba conference discussed the issues and looked at the future of claims. 

Editor's pick

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In-depth: The online outlook

As far as e-trading is concerned, where personal lines has led, commercial is now on the way, writes Andrew Pearce

Videos

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Video: What the Papers Say latest edition

In the June edition, Lynn Rouse, communications business partner at Arthur J Gallagher International, discusses issues around......

Broker | 17 Jun 2013 | screening image

Zurich white paper - The Energy Act 2011 & The Impact on Property Lettings

Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings

In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April......

Insurer | 17 Jun 2013 | screening image

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Broking success: Centor of attention

Centor Insurance’s CEO Neil Walton tells Caitlin Morrison why the firm’s claims team is so important and why he wants......

Broker | 04 Jun 2013 | screening image

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Editor’s letter - June 2013

“Facing down a challenge breeds confidence. And there was certainly more of that on show in London”

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Beat the bullying

Brokers should know how to deal with workplace bullying or it could lead to huge costs, says Peter Done

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Cracks in consolidation

Are the cracks beginning to show in the consolidation model? Tony Cornell considers the latest moves by Towergate and Giles......

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Tougher penalties

Do the government’s tougher penalties for uninsured drivers go far enough?

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