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Motor premiums set to rise by 10%
Motor insurance premiums in the UK are set to rise by around 10% in the coming year, according to analysis by EMB, Europe’s largest firm of non-life actuaries. Despite the widespread public feeling that premiums are already too high, researchers found…
LV.com launched
LV= (formerly Liverpool Victoria) have unveiled a bold new online domain name: LV.com
Fortis and Equity Red Star join caravan panel
Insuremycaravan.co.uk has added two new insurers to its panel giving caravan owners access to the UK’s online quote and buy service.
Hiscox buys into PI broker Allison and Partners
Hiscox has bought 49% of UK Professional Indemnity broker and underwriting agency, Allison and Partners Insurance Services. The deal will include an option to buy the remaining 51% in the future.
Hiscox to launch new national ad campaign
Hiscox will launch its new national advertising campaign on TV and in print on 6 August.
Floods cause more than 50,000 claims
In what is on course to be the wettest year since records began in 1766, 2007's floods have resulted...
All the small things
SME commoditisation
A good industry flood response
The industry has acquitted itself well after the recent heavy rain and flooding across the country. What can it expect the government to do?
JLT announces 12.4% half-year profit rise
London-based broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson announced a half-year underlying profit before tax for th...
Are you ready to download?
Digital tachographs may mean that more sophisticated information is available if a vehicle is involved in an accident but it is essential to act within 24 hours before the data is lost
Insurecom property assets sale explained
Technology company Insurecom announced that it had finally made a profit at the end of 2006, althoug...
Appointment at Fortis
Fortis has named Allison Sutton as head of affinity underwriting. In her new role, Sutton is respons...
Open GI goes live with Amber Credit
IT solution company Open GI has introduced its electronically integrated premium finance software Am...
A charitable affair
Some sections of the charity market remain underinsured. Jane Bernstein looks at the significant opportunities in this sector
Technological advances
imarket
Engineers can watch claims live
A YouTube.com-style internet service that allows insurers to view subsidence and drainage claims liv...
Government needs to make flooding a priority
Editor's Comment
Product of the month - PL cover that enhances flexibility
Product: www.cnaexcess.co.uk Underwriter: CNA Commission paid: 20% Coverage: Excess public and pr...
Europ Assistance in bid to bolster UK image
Europ Assistance has launched a brand awareness campaign in the UK in a bid to increase its profile ...
Talisman sets expansion plans in motion
Software house Talisman Consultancy has announced that it will increase its product line in order to...
Policyfast launches premium finance facility
Policyfast has launched a premium finance facility for use by its broker panel. The new facility, pr...
Online surfers check out comparison sites
In-house research compiled by Onlyinsurance.com has found that 70% of online surfers check out compa...
Lloyd's set for service reform after quality assurance call
Lloyd's managing agents will be now required to carry out quality assurance (QA) checks before bindi...
SSP confidence grows despite two high-profile resignations
SSP has emerged from its takeover of rival software provider Sirius with plans to significantly incr...