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EL upheaval in wake of Woolf.
There were major changes in the employers liability market last year as a result of the Woolf reforms and the Ogden ruling. Shona Cronin says these were addressed at Iron Trades' EL conference.
Appointment at Composite Legal Expenses.
Barry Smith has been appointed sales director at Composite Legal Expenses. He has been charged with ...
Exclusive - Higginson and Windich set up broker-owned syndicate.
A group of leading figures in the Lloyd's market are seeking regulatory approval for a new personal ...
Niche and easy?
Following non-comp's fall in popularity during the early 1990s recession, some insurers are now writing successfully in this area - particularly concentrating on older cars and younger drivers, says Andrew Newman.
Highway targets offenders
Highway is targeting people with convictions with the launch of its Fairplay Home Insurance policy. T...
Exclusive - Syndicate scraps its sales team and plans guarantee
Lloyd's motor syndicate Zenith has axed its sales department of two executives, and is also planning...
Up to speed.
New insurers are being attracted to the bus and coach sector by the hardening rates. However, Steve Banner questions how many will be there to stay.
Going forward together.
Martin Long, chief executive of Churchill Insurance, tells Tim Collison why he wanted to buy NIG and how the broker market company will figure in the group's expansion plans over the coming months.
Appointment at The Broker Network.
The Broker Network has appointed Neil Worsnop as partnership director. He has spent the last 34 y...
End of the road.
Some in the uninsured loss recovery market believe that the days of the smaller provider are numbered. David Fanning looks at what is in store for this tough market.
NIG takes on motorbike book.
Allianz Cornhill will cease writing motorcycle risks from 1 March 2000. The insurer says it wants to...
Highway feud settled.
Lloyd's guaranteeing broker Edgar Hamilton is to go to arbitration to settle its feud with Highway M...
Norman revamps motor policies.
Norman Insurance has revamped its Motor Trade Road Risks and MotorServ products, with base rates bei...
A delicate operation.
After several years of premium hikes, some medical insurers have realised that a new and more careful approach is needed if they are not to price themselves out of the market. Simon Threadgold examines the situation.
Appointment at Liberty Motor.
Three new appointments have been made at Liberty Motor. Jim Wadey has been made fleet box underwrite...
Motor insurance industry expected to show profit.
The motor insurance industry is expected to show a profit in 2000 as a result of strong capital rese...
Highway to new broker relations.
Highway's split with Edgar Hamilton has come as a result of changes in the motor market. The syndicate is planning to improve its services for brokers and, ultimately, the client.
Fighting fit?
Statistics show a rise in the number of people unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury. As state support dwindles, private insurance is shaping up as the best option, says Keith Sankey.
Appointment at BIB Underwriters.
BIB Underwriters has appointed Andrew Spencer as underwriting supervisor. He previously worked for G...
The start of an epidemic?
The case of Edgar Hamilton v the Highway Syndicate could be the first symptom of a feverish debate on the ownership of business.
Broker Direct gives away cars
Broker Direct is giving away a Rover 25 1.4iL car worth £11 995, every three months for the next 12 m...
RSA takeover rumours grow
Rumours are continuing to circulate that Zurich Financial Services is preparing a £7bn offer for Roya...
CGU launches One-Stop-Shop Engineering Operation
CGU Engineering has launched a one-stop-shop service from its Glasgow office, which is designed to ca...
GE Financial beats Bishopsgate in bid for Lunn Poly Contract
Bishopsgate Insurance has lost out to GE Financial Insurance (GEFI), in its bid to remain as Lunn Pol...