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Firms to feel the squeeze in 2008
Escalating economic worries, higher prices and tighter spending will combine to make 2008 a much tougher year in the Insurance Brokers market, according to business analysts Plimsoll Publishing.
ABI's proposals for foreign car collisions
Increased driving between countries is leading to more collisions throughout Europe, according to a report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Tailoring to the market
Retail cover is often seen as little more than making up a broker's numbers, but there are many high street specialists that can make it lucrative and worthwhile, writes Charlie Thomas
Brokers voice support for verdict
The severity of the sentencing surprised many in the industry, though critics suggest an appeal coul...
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Highway gives the green light for 10% motor rates rise in 2008
Highway Insurance has revealed plans to increase its motor rates by 10% next year and expand its pro...
The name of the game
Charles Earle has had a career spanning more than 30 years, working for both insurers and brokers in the UK and abroad. With the first anniversary of Arista approaching, Michelle Worvell speaks to him about strategy, finding the right talent and how he…
CSC set to introduce new software to kitbag
CSC is set to introduce a new, web-enabled piece of analytical software into its claims management k...
For better or worse?
The lines have blurred over what indemnity really means, as many of the services offered to customers often place then in a better position than before the incident occurred. However, where does indemnity end and betterment start, asks Trevor Webb
Chubb Insurance expands motor cover into Ireland
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has expanded its motor insurance cover into The Republic of Ireland, launching its unique Masterpiece Motor Policy. Chubb has offered specialist home and travel cover in the Republic of Ireland since 1998, but has now…
Gocompare welcomes growing fronting awareness
Price comparison service Gocompare.com has welcomed the Financial Ombudsman Service’s (FOS) recent efforts to raise awareness of the practice known as ‘fronting’.
A new website for Provident Insurance
Provident Insurance has launched its new company website, www.providentinsurance.co.uk
Hiscox in landmark legal ruling
In a landmark ruling in the law of libel and in a unanimous, the Court of Appeal ruled that journalist Graeme McLagan acted responsibly when he researched and wrote his book Bent Coppers – The inside story of Scotland Yard’s battle against police…
British Insurance Premium Index: House insurance premiums on the up
The falling trend in home insurance premiums has come to an abrupt end, blamed on a sharp increase in flood claims, the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index shows.
Peart offers breakdown cover as standard
Peart Insurance Brokers is offering customers breakdown cover on most of its policies as standard.
Insurers provide over £6bn in revenue for government say ABI
UK insurers provide £6.5bn in tax revenue for the Government new research commissioned by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed.
Court of Appeal upholds DAS case in Bee v Jenson
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) will stand to pay substantial additional legal costs in a long-running dispute with DAS over a £610 replacement car hire claim.
Motor insurance premiums not yet hit by impact of floods
The June floods had little effect on motor insurance premiums in the direct market during quarter three, according Experian, the global information solutions company.
Provident Insurance increases distribution network
Halifax-based Provident Insurance has made a selection of motor products available over the Acturis ...
Appointment at Carole Nash
Former Co-Operative Financial Services marketing director David Newman has been named as the new man...
Crash adverts to hit Ulster media
A Northern Ireland-based accident management firm is launching a high-profile marketing campaign thi...
Allianz ally with RoSPA
The Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents has joined with Allianz in an effort to promote safer ...
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Rock exposes cracks in regulation
Northern Rock's crisis has shown that there is a case for reviewing the key regulatory relationships