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AXA confirms new loss adjusting panel
Following an intensive review, AXA has announced its futureloss adjusting partners. Cunningham Lindsey, GAB Robins and Crawfords have been selected to form a long-term partnership with AXA. The new arrangements will be implemented in early 2004 and will…
Inskip joins Fyfe board
Hilary Inskip has been made associate director of The Fyfe Group, the niche market specialist, incorporating broker-only Motor Trade Solutions and direct brand, Road Runner Motor Trade.
Woodstock completes Jack Dent deal
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has confirmed the acquisition of the general insurance business of Jack Dent Insurance Associates.
Broker Assistance adds write-off replacement service
Broker Assistance has added a write-off replacement service to its offering. The company said the move extends the claims process to supply of a replacement vehicle following a “write-off” claim.
Norwich Union is implementing...
Norwich Union is implementing a multi-million pound network storage solution in a bid to save 25% on...
Axa launches new facility
Axa has launched a new facility for Countrywide members based in the Spirit Unit at Bolton. The addi...
Hill House Hammond acquisition
Hill House Hammond has completed the acquisition of Caernarfon- and Porthmadog-based Bruce Edwards, ...
UK motor insurers sustain profits
UK motor insurers were able to sustain profits for a second straight year in 2002 after four years o...
Its4Me relaunches customer 'e-chat' facility
Online motor insurance broker Its4Me has restructured its customer service capabilities, having sign...
Link chooses ISO to help plug claims cost leakage
Link Underwriting is rolling out ISO's Claims Outcome Adviser (COA) as part of a company-wide initia...
Motorists using mobile phones
Motorists who use a mobile phone while driving are six times more likely to have an accident, even i...
Groupama Insurances launches two initiatives
Groupama Insurances has launched two initiatives for brokers targeting the small and medium-sized en...
Avis Rent A Car contracts out
Avis Rent A Car has contracted out the accident management and claims recovery side of its rental fl...
Best amateur squash player working in the UK quest
The quest to find the best amateur squash player working in the UK insurance industry begins on page...
Household GWP increase
Household GWP has increased by 14% to £70.8m (2002 Q3: £61.9m). Barry Smith, chief executive, Fortis...
Norwich Union (NU) has...
Norwich Union (NU) has signed a 10-year extension to its global licensing agreement for CSC's Exceed...
Lamasz Hettle aims at risk management 'gap'
Lamasz Hettle Risk Consulting, a new broking and risk management services company, has launched into...
NU consolidates: nine broker centres closed
Norwich Union (NU) is to close nine regional broker-facing centres dealing with personal lines, clai...
Home & Legacy/Cornhill MNW out this month
Home & Legacy intends to "aggressively" roll out its joint mid net worth (MNW) venture with Allianz ...
Sirius Financial Systems launches new application
Sirius Financial Systems has launched an integrated back-office application, called Swift Health, ta...
Fortis Insurance GWP increase
Fortis Insurance reported gross written premium (GWP) for third-quarter 2003 of £418m, an 8% increas...
Premium First branches into commercial market
Premium First has launched itself into the commercial lines market following a successful year in it...
RSA to close offices
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) is to close its corporate commercial offices in Liverpool and Reading. Th...
SmartWater signs agreements
SmartWater has signed distribution agreements with a number of regional brokers. BP Insurance Broker...