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Tough calculations.
Since the £10m cap on employers' liability was introduced, insureds have had to decide whether or not they need more cover. Tony Dowding says several factors have to be considered when calculating a higher limit.
Undebateable - the Great Debate.
And so The Great Debate is off. What a surprise. Did anyone really think that Chris Woodburn and Ant...
Goods as new.
More and more insurers are opting to replace household goods rather than make a cash settlement. This benefits both the client and the insurer, says Steve Banner.
Appointment at The Broker Network.
The Broker Network has taken on Stephen Cox (above) as a new business development manager, dedicated...
CGU sponsoring a boat.
CGU is once again sponsoring a boat in the BT Global Challenge. The sponsorship was announced last m...
GAN gives assurance over agencies after Lombard merger.
Tony Lancaster, chairman and chief executive of the soon-to-be-merged operations of Lombard and GAN,...
Chubb and AIG bid for liability risks.
US rivals Chubb and AIG have both released employment practice liability policies for the UK market....
Cendant sells to Avis for more than £1bn.
Cendant Business Answers is to be acquired by Avis Rent A Car for £1.1bn. Cendant Business Answers -...
Appointment at Cigna.
Cigna has made Clive Hassett operating officer for the UK P&C Cluster. He will work across all bu...
More demand for D&O.
Demand for directors and officers cover significantly increased, according to a report by The Insura...
Williams to head Ansvar.
Following the Ecclesiastical Group's £11.5m takeover of rival church insurer Ansvar Insurance, the g...
Better NU cash plans for a wider market.
Norwich Union has produced new cash plans offering three different price levels and an enhanced pack...
Appointment at Bradstock Group.
Bradstock Group has made Alan Williams executive chairman. In addition, Eddie McGrath retires as non...
Appointment at RE Brown & Others.
Syndicate 702 RE Brown & Others has recruited Paul Bermon to its professional and financial risks un...
ABI agency cancellations.
The Association of British Insurers has cancelled the agencies of 30 independent, general insurance ...
Iron Trades in property push.
A new wide-ranging and flexible property owner's policy has been devised by Iron Trades Insurance. I...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Scott Bailey as underwriting manager accident & health. He will ...
A wider perspective.
The D&O market is growing, and with it the number of extensions to cover company, as well as directors', liability. David Fanning assesses whether the sector is about to trip itself up.
Appointment at Premium Credit.
Premium Credit has made two new appointments at its new Specialised Professional Indemnity Division....
LTC - public opinion.
Swiss Re Life & Health's research on long-term care has found that three-quarters of respondents wou...
Appointment at Amicus Legal.
Richard Finan, formerly sales development manager at Eastgate Assistance has been appointed sales an...
Colin Calder.
As the demands imposed on brokers become ever greater, they are expecting more practical help from product providers. Insurers will see the benefits of offering help.
C&G says new Nest home cover will give its brokers the edge.
Bradford-based insurer Congregational & General has launched a new bedroom-rated home product. Calle...
Appointment at Budget Insurance Services.
Jon Walker has been appointed senior sales manager at Budget Insurance Services in Peterborough. He ...