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Dream machines.
The number of moped and motorbike owners has soared recently - particularly among the 30-50 age group. However, the market for motorbike insurance is still limited to a handful of specialist insurers and brokers says Tim Collison.
David Worsfold.
From April, many of the old Latin legal terms will make way for plain English. With everyone able to understand how the law works, will we see an increase in claims?
Cigna P&C brand to disappear.
The name and brand of Cigna in the UK general insurance market will vanish once the takeover by Berm...
AUL launches comprehensive sailing policy.
A travel policy aimed at sailing enthusiasts has been launched by Agency Underwriting Limited (AUL)....
Kids go free.
John Holman and Sons has updated its Self-Issue Travel Schemes and is maintaining its 15% discount f...
Life's a beach for Norman clients with relaunched travel Flagship.
Norman Insurance has relaunched its travel product Flagship without raising rates, in a bid to fend ...
Chubb buys into Hiscox.
The Chubb Corporation has bought approximately 27% of the issued shares in Hiscox at 225p per share....
Appointment at Crowe.
Mike Regan has been appointed regional manager Scotland for Crowe Syndicate 963, part of the Crowe I...
Appointment at Cendant Claims Plus.
Allan Kenny and Jonalan Vaughan have been appointed as claims manager and account manager respective...
Towergate banks on the RBS for expansion.
Towergate Underwriting Group's ongoing expansion plans have been given a boost with the news that it...
AA Insurance launches advertising campaign.
AA Insurance has launched a new-look advertising campaign in an effort to set itself apart from the ...
A stable condition.
With the PMI sales relatively flat at the moment, the leading players are fighting hard to maintain their dominance. The threat of statutory regulation is also keeping the market on its toes says Ian Lindisfarne.
Appointment at Agency Underwriting.
Jane Lindekam has joined Agency Underwriting, where she will head the marketing department. She has ...
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance Engineering.
Ian Cronshaw has been appointed IT manager for Royal & SunAlliance Engineering. Mr Cronshaw has b...
Insurers to benefit from government crime crackdown.
Household insurers are set to benefit from the government's proposed crackdown on domestic burglary....
Minding your manors.
High net worth buildings cover often takes a back seat to the contents section. Steve Banner looks at the specialist insurers' attitudes to insuring high value properties.
New car brand for HHH.
Hill House Hammond has launched a new car insurance brand called Silverstone Insurance Services. The...
School arson risks.
The Arson Prevention Bureau is warning about the problems of arson attacks on schools in South Wales...
Phoenix from the flames?
It is not enough for a company to take out a business interruption policy and hope that a settlement alone will get the business back on its feet after a loss. David Cloughton says that there is great deal more work involved.
Who are you going to call?
Gone are the days when insurers used the services of a variety of adjusters. Now, single partner deals and claims outsourcing are the norm. Simon Threadgold looks at the changing relationship between insurers and adjusters.
Rates are up, but claims will follow.
Rates in the motor market are at long last moving in the right direction. Several insurers have b...
Smart expansion plans.
Yorkshire-based Smart & Cook has opened a fifth operating centre in Grimsby, in the Alexandra Dock B...
Appointment at Atkin Raggett.
Geoff Raggett, one of the longest serving bloodstock brokers in the Lloyd's market, has retired afte...
Serviceline Insurance awarded 'crystal mark'.
Serviceline Insurance has been awarded a 'crystal mark' by the Plain English Campaign for its new mo...