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Lloyd's to introduce Claims Change Programme to speed up service
Lloyd's has established plans to accelerate the pace of change in the market's claims performance, f...
EDI pricing model changes could damage brokers' market position
Brokers on the Open GI system could be facing increased costs after the software provider notified i...
Towergate: branch closure possible
Towergate has confirmed that one of its Scottish branches is at risk of closure, as the group enters...
Direct Line for Business launches offer
Direct Line for Business has launched an offer that guarantees to beat any current renewal quotes fo...
QBE sees gross written premium reduce
QBE Europe saw its gross written premium reduce by 4% to Aus$5.14bn (£2.42bn) and gross earned premi...
LBBS signs up 10 new members
Layton Blackham Business Solutions (LBBS) has signed up 10 new members - including several start-ups...
Home and Legacy plans to move operations team
Home and Legacy is planning to move its operations team to new premises as part of its expansion pro...
Software targets business hitches
Risk Analysis Services has developed software for brokers to provide consultancy or online support t...
Network secures Towergate deal
Towergate Underwriting has joined the Countrywide network as its seventh strategic insurer partner. ...
Claimants case struck out at trial
Two genuine claimants seeking damages following a road traffic accident have had their case struck o...
NU highlights firms' risk failings
More than a third of small businesses are risking the safety of their staff by not implementing effe...
Heath Lambert to roll out Acturis system to UK regional network
Heath Lambert has teamed up with software house Acturis in a bid to expand its capacity and maintain...
CMI report says managers put in too many hours
Managers in the insurance sector are putting in too many hours for too few returns, according to a C...
Businesses in danger of flouting fire safety law
Brokers are still unaware of a change in regulation on fire risk, despite it being in force for over...
3I Quoted Private Equity ups stake in Jelf Group
Investment company 3I Quoted Private Equity has upped its stake in Jelf Group to 27.9%. Despite the ...
Second nature
Birmingham has been quietly holding its position as a strong UK insurance market, but is it time that it raised its voice and proclaimed itself second only to the London Market? Martin Friel travels to Birmingham to explore its underwriting climate, and…
Insurers failing to nurture growth of independent broking market
Insurers across the industry are failing to support growth in the independent broking market, with n...
Partial sale to private equity firm could see Towergate top £3bn mark
Towergate founder Peter Cullum is in talks to sell up to a 25% stake in his business to a private eq...
Appointment at Willis North America
Thomas V. Ealy, Willis North America's chief operating officer, has been appointed to lead the compa...
Appointment at ISS Damage Control
ISS Damage Control has taken on John Heaton as a project manager as part of its northern England tea...
Senior managment roles announced at Willis
Willis Group Holdings has extended the employment agreement with its chairman and chief executive officer, Joseph J. Plumeri. The agreement, which was originally scheduled to expire October 15, 2009, will extend his tenure as leader of Willis through…
Business as usual at Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander
Following on from the news of its sale - announced by Insurance Age yesterday afternoon - the company has released the folllowing statements: