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Reportage: Why heavy rain washes our reputation down the drain
There’s nothing like a storm to expose the cracks in claims departments, but there could be another approach to handling claims in the aftermath of a crisis. David Bonehill explains
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
Reportage: The claim game
While many fear it may not be assigned as much importance as underwriting, claims has a vital role to play in keeping customers and clients satisfied and in fighting fraud, reports Caitlin Morrison
Insurers remain fans of sport sponsorship
With Aviva’s 13-year partnership with UK Athletics ending, sponsorship deals have hit the headlines
20 jobs at risk in Groupama restructure
Groupama Insurances has confirmed 20 jobs are at risk as it 'restructures its central support functions' in a move to reduce expenses and boost efficiencies.
Arag teams with PR firm to provide crisis management
Legal expenses insurer (LEI) Arag has teamed up with public relations firm Chelgate to offer crisis management support as part of its policies.
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
HCC International boosts UK casualty team
HCC International has appointed Terry Pegg as director of sales and business development in its UK casualty division.
GTCR swoops for Premium Credit in £900m deal
Private equity firm GTCR has bought Premium Credit from MBNA Europe in a deal worth £900m.
RSA unveils SME chief
RSA has appointed former Allianz man Russell White as head of SME deals.
Chartis unveils new UK head of commercial property
Chartis has appointed Hilary Flynn as UK head of commercial property.
Ex-RSA CEO named as Lloyd's council deputy chairman
Former RSA group CEO Andy Haste has been unveiled as senior independent deputy chairman on the council of Lloyd's.
Aviva in £200m household deal with Gallagher Heath
Aviva has entered an underwriting and marketing partnership with Gallagher Heath’s household e-underwriting team at OIM.
Fusion takes team from Aviva
Fusion Insurance has moved to recruit a senior team of engineering underwriting and development professionals from Aviva.
APC rolls out new taxi product
APC is to launch a public hire taxi product in early November as it moves in to the specialist motor underwriting market.
Chartered status is "nothing more than a logo"
Chartered status has had no discernible effect on the overall quality of UK insurance brokers, one industry insider has claimed.
Six arrests in Welsh alleged fraud ring
Gwent Police have arrested six people as part of an on-going investigation into a suspected ‘Crash for Cash’ fraud ring.
UK General targets niche motor with Kennedy move
UK General Insurance has appointed Martin Kennedy to develop its niche motor products.
NIG sales director out in management reshuffle
Direct Line Group has confirmed that Dave Parry is standing down as sales and distribution director at NIG.
Axa goes to QBE for new Reading underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Karen Young as senior underwriter for its Reading branch.
Nexus in appointment surge
Nexus Underwriting Management has made a flurry of appointments in a bid to boost its operational capability.
RSA and LV in motor claims agreement
RSA has signed an agreement with LV to help speed up motor payment processes and remove unnecessary costs.
Late payment worsening in insurance
The latest Late Payment Index from Experian has revealed a worsening in the late payment of bills in the insurance sector to 21.72 days beyond terms.