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Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
Opinion: Editor's comment
It's all about surprises this month. There I was trapped in France mulling over how on earth a little Icelandic volcano could cause so much disruption for so many people for so long. How I was going to get back to work and how much would it cost were at…
Schemes news: Underwriting vehicle covers against modern security perils
An underwriting vehicle has been launched to cater for a 'new generation' of data security exposures that are not currently recognised by many insurers.
News: Horses and four courses at the Insurance Race Day
The third annual Insurance Race Day at Kempton Park on 20 April gave the insurance industry ample opportunity to catch up with old friends and colleagues and make new business contacts.
News: Axa makes host of appointments to boost SME
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments as part of a £200m business development drive to grow its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and mid-corporate business.
News: Opinions differ regarding true meaning of acquisition activity
Industry experts have voiced conflicting opinions over whether a recent rise in insurance market acquisitions signalled a return to the frenzied purchasing of the past or was merely a "blip".
News: Allianz committed to grow motor book with brokers
Allianz Commercial has signalled its intent to work closely with regional brokers to grow its motor trade book by 11%.
News: RSA set on becoming top three player despite industry doubt
RSA has vowed to get its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) offering right as the market expressed scepticism that it could deliver on its ambition to become a top three player in the sector.
News: Das CEO assures UK exit rumours are 'nonsense'
The chief executive of legal expenses insurer Das has slammed industry speculation that it may be looking to pull out of the UK as "absolute nonsense".
News: Volcanic dust crisis likely to have little impact on insurance
The insurance industry's exposure to the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland will be limited despite the widespread disruption caused to the aviation industry.
News: Quinn UK ban reversed
Quinn Insurance has been given permission to re-enter the UK market despite an earlier decision by the Irish regulator preventing it from writing new business in the country.
Quinn staff to shortly find out fate
Employees at Quinn Insurance are expected to learn if they face redundancy on Friday.
Staged accident fraudsters sentenced
A group fraudsters have been sentenced after trying to claim thousands of pounds of compensation from QBE.
Shariah-compliant insurer aims to recommence trading
Principle Insurance Holdings has announced the conditional sale of subsidiaries, Principle Insurance Company (PIC) and Principle Marketing Services (PMS) to Al Salam Group Holding Company.
PB Week: Betting on a hung parliament
I know of at least one ex-international rugby pundit who, when on television or hosting corporate events, checks his opinion research at the bookies.
Cooper Gay division joins Giles
Wholesale broker FSJ has transferred to Giles Insurance Brokers from Cooper Gay.
Axa announces SME revamp
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments to underpin its growth plans in the small to medium enterprise (SME) sector and its ambitions in the mid-corporate market.
Markel hires accident and health chief
Markel International, the specialist property and casualty insurer, has appointed Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
Xchanging expects to meet year targets
Xchanging has issued its interim management statement covering the period from 1 January 2010 to date.
Carter to head up new joint Fortis and Tesco venture
Fortis Insurance UK and Tesco Bank have unveiled the structure of their general insurance partnership.
Regional development management joins Sterling from PMI Health Group
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
Zurich plugs in new technology and telecommunications offering
The professional and financial lines team of Zurich in the UK has launched a new technology and telecommunications insurance product.
New Lloyd's underwriting agency launched
A new Lloyd’s underwriting vehicle, backed by Hiscox, has begun trading in the automobile and mobile equipment industries.
Volcano will have limited impact on insurance industry, says Moody's
The Icelandic volcanic erruption will only have a limited impact on the insurance industry, according to Moody's.