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Report highlights risks of driving without insurance
Hundreds of thousands of British motorists have admitted to driving without insurance, according to MoneyExpert.com.
ABC appoints David Parker for south east drive
ABC Insurance, part of the LV Group, has announced the appointment of former NIG distribution head David Parker.
Allianz increases premiums for mobile phone use
Allianz Insurance is increasing premiums for motorists with convictions for driving whilst using a mobile phone by 30%.
Marsh warns of hidden risks in corporate manslaughter legislation
Marsh has warned UK businesses of the hidden risk and insurance implications of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which comes into force on 6 April.
RSA acquires Irish Underwriter
Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Group has acquired Sertus Underwriting in Ireland.
High-value cars - Buckle up
Though comprising a minute part of the market, insuring high-value cars is a specialist discipline requiring excellent market knowledge and first-rate customer service skills, writes Jane Bernstein
Delite Insurance Agency - Achievement through conviction
Delite Insurance Agency
Insurer predicts positive future
Ecclesiastical has reported a 50% drop in pre-tax profits and a sharp hike in its combined ratio, as...
Increase in senior citizens hiring cars on holiday
A significant increase in the number of senior citizens hiring cars while holidaying abroad has trig...
FSA issues broker warning
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a warning regarding two insurance brokers, Orion D...
ABI looks to ease care burden
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for the private market for care insurance to be...
Niche provider sets out EU aims
A niche insurance provider is seeking to offer specialist property products and services to the brok...
uSwitch calls for regulation on consumer fees and charges
As the car insurance industry scoops £333 million a year for amending policies, but there is no regulation in place to control the amount of money it can squeeze out of consumers for fees and charges, according to uSwitch.com.
Ecclesiastical profits reveal impact of summer floods
Ecclesiastical has reported a 50% drop in pre-tax profits and a sharp hike in its combined ratio as the summer floods and theft of metal from churches hit hard on its 2007 annual results.
FSA issues warning over insolvent brokers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today issued a warning about two insurance brokers, Orion Direct of Clitheroe, Lancashire, and Peppercom of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
ABI urges for restrictions on passengers for young drivers
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) is calling for restrictions on the number of young passengers that young, newly qualified drivers can carry. Every year 1200 young drivers are killed or seriously injured on UK roads.
Care Homes oblivious to Corporate Manslaughter Act
New legislation that will allow corporate manslaughter charges to be brought against negligent care homes may be just a few weeks away, but a new study by Venture Preference has revealed that many care home managers and owners remain completely unaware…
RAC unveils the nation's breakdown propensity profile
New data from RAC has revealed the profile of motorists most likely to breakdown in Britain. Those most at-risk drive a blue car, are born under a Libra starsign, and live in Croydon, Greater London.
Women in insurance - Breaking down boardroom gender barriers
The glass ceiling is a persistent, but not insurmountable obstacle for women, writes Charlie Thomas
Appointment at Corpore
Corpore has recruited Heather Gear as its client relationship manager. Gear has clinical experience ...
Financial protection with a good range of cover
Product: CoverWise Options Monthly Premium Underwriter Lloyd's Syndicate 5820 - Jubilee Managing A...
Lloyd's to introduce Claims Change Programme to speed up service
Lloyd's has established plans to accelerate the pace of change in the market's claims performance, f...
Zenith revamps Zenith Private Car Standard
Zenith Insurance has revamped its full cycle EDI private car product, Zenith Private Car Standard. T...
Broker questions directs' methods
A broker has called for direct insurers and comparison sites to team up with intermediaries to encou...