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Liberty International Underwriters unveils regional expansion plans
First steps to move into Manchester market taken
Brokers surprised by Allianz small business move
Dave Smith says consolidating small business operation makes sense
Jobs under threat as Axa shuts Redhill underwriting centre
Insurer insists move is not a cost cutting exercise
Playing fair?
With the recession prompting cost-cutting measures across all industries, insurance claims service is suffering. John Sims explores the treatment of UK policyholders and questions whether it adheres to TCF
The gateway to the South west
As well as offering plenty of opportunities in the city itself, Bristol is ideally situated for access to the profitable West Country and South Wales markets. Compounded by the rise in popularity of provincial brokers and the quest for local knowledge,…
Speaking volumes
The results of Provident's fraud detection solution set an impressive standard for the industry. Liz McMahon finds out how, since Digilog's introduction, the insurer has trebled its detection rate for false claims
The good, the bad and the average
Every broker wants their claims dealt with to the satisfaction of their clients - but just how often is that the case? Peter Joy analyses the results of the Insurance 360 study into the performance of 40 leading commercial insurers and looks at what…
Groupama PA policy enhanced
The insurer claims it will give brokers targeting the small to medium sized enterprise sector a valuable tool in their armoury
Almost half rank paying insurance as a priority, according to research
Some 49% consider paying insurance-related bills as a top four priority
Allianz launches SME trading platform
Allianz Commercial has launched a new online trading platform for its small business products.
Broker Direct launches new RSA retailers product
David Greaves, director of deals and small business at RSA, said the insurer will deliver more products to Broker Direct brokers next year
Aviva unveils new GI chief
David McMillan will become the new CEO of UK general insurance
Capita chairman stands down
Eric Walters will be replaced as chairman by Martin Bolland in the New Year
Ace appoints corporate casualty manager
It follows the announcement of a new operating structure for Ace UK
Huge increase in unemployment claims
DAS witnesses surge in employment disputes
Electronic car insurance certificates to be issued in 2010
The AA is working with the Government to launch the scheme in April
Mike Smith to leave Provident
Smith to take over as MD at Ink Underwriting
New claims manager for BiBU
Andrew Notman is to focus on rural risks across the country
Coverbox targets young drivers with its latest panel addition
Markerstudy is the sixth insurer to join up with the PAYD online broker
QBE strengthens regional presence with AIG hire
Casualty underwriter joins the expanding Manchester team
Equity Direct Broking appoints MD
David Birch has been promoted to the newly-created role of managing director
RMS: 1,300 properties affected by UK floods
RMS said costs could vary depending on the mix of residential and commercial claims
Allianz launches new legal protection products
The insurer says the products have been developed with the needs of brokers in mind
Insurance fraud on rise
Nine in every 10,000 insurance applications are fraudulent, say Experian