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At your peril?
To write successful business in the increasingly accident-prone construction market, underwriters must be thorough in their assessment of a company and its management attitude, explains Trish White.
Onward spread.
The purely organic growth of Ward Evans continues to develop with pace. Martin Ward tells Catherine Tennant about the next phase in its evolution.
Slade: disappointed with regulation delays.
David Slade, chairman of Perkins Slade, used his slot at this year's Chartered Insurance Institute c...
Chubb offers cyberliability product
Insurance giant Chubb has launched a new product aimed at protecting financial institutions' cybersec...
Right back to square one?
The ruling over the GISC's rule F42 may mean the route forward is temporarily blocked but regulation will come into force sooner rather than later.
Taylor jailed for fraud.
Former president of the Irish Brokers' Association, financial consultant Tony Taylor, has been jaile...
Cox stays on with Yahoo!
Cox Insurance Retail Division has renewed its contract to provide online insurance services for Yaho...
Terrorist implications.
The financial implications of the terrorist attacks in America will take years to unravel, warned An...
Making do with leftovers.
Even before the attacks on the US, the dearth of capacity in the insurance industry was something to keep an eye on. Is it also something that could be avoided? Is it possible that a good dose of realism and effective pricing would help save the day?
SafeData to give smaller companies cyber security.
Digital risk specialist, Safeonline, has launched a product aimed at small to medium-sized businesse...
Improved medical services.
Hospital Saturday fund has enhanced the benefits available under its cash plan schemes. Improvements...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
AIG Europe has announced the appointment of two new directors to the board of AIG Europe (UK): Kelly...
Schooled in responsibility.
In the light of recent pupil fatalities on school trips coupled with a controversial High Court Ruling, adequate insurance for schools is essential if outings are to continue to be allowed.
DTE offers record cover.
Manchester-based DTE Insurance Brokers is providing insurance cover and risk management advice to th...
AF targets stock exchange.
South African insurance broker Alexander Forbes is to make an application for a listing on the Londo...
Anthony Kidd to provide brokers with new travel policy.
Anthony Kidd Agencies has unveiled a new group personal accident and business travel policy, aimed a...
Appointment at Citybond Travel Consultants.
Tina Silvester has joined Citybond Travel Consultants as sales manager and she will also be responsi...
Boyle made CII president.
Lillian Boyle was officially made president of the CII at the organisation's annual general meeting ...
Appointment at The Beckett Group.
The Beckett Group has appointed Keith Isherwood as managing director. He has been finance director f...
Counting the true cost of compliance.
Whether a voluntary body or not, the GISC's compliance requirements are not unreasonable but represent good business practice for all, and should pay off in the long run, says Jennifer Jarrett.
Insurers focus on e-commerce drive.
Electronic commerce has failed to reduce costs as much as insurers hoped because intermediaries and ...
Digital watch.
Despite a growing awareness of the risks that accompany technology and e-commerce, many small to medium-sized businesses continue to leave cyber-security to chance. Brokers have a clear role to play, says Stuart McMillan.
DAS gets legal protection.
MLP Legal Protection is to become a division of DAS, following an agreement with its parent company ...
Taxing questions for those wishing to take on freelancers.
Q: What are the tax implications of employing freelance workers? A: With employment comes the fina...