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Regulation rears its head once more.
Some things seem always to be with us, others are more transient. Ten years ago, the debate about ...
Better late than never.
Recent years have seen the introduction to the UK of after-the-event legal contracts. Simon Threadgold looks at their short history and what effects they might bring in the future.
Eddie George warns on year 2000.
Bank of England Governor Eddie George has refused to rule out "taking on a more explicit co-ordinati...
London boss hit by delay.
The selection of a chief executive for the new trade association to be created by the merger of the ...
Aiming for a direct hit.
After successfully targetting motor, household and travel insurance, direct writing outfits now have other sectors in their sights. Steve Banner discusses which areas might prove to be sitting ducks.
DTI agrees to let AIS carry on.
The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Margaret Beckett, has agreed to dismiss a petition wh...
Motor policies for a rainy day.
There is a glaring own goal in the Direct Line TV motor advert which I am surprised no-one has picke...
Recognition of 'outstanding service'.
David Craighead has been awarded the Finlaison Medal by The Institute of Actuaries, in recognition o...
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance.
Mark Boucher has left Aon Group to become director of development in Royal & SunAlliance's global ri...
Run-off economies.
Lambourn Insurance Services has bought insurance broking account surplus and the right to manage the...
Appointment at Rowe & Maw.
Jim Oulton has been promoted to a partner with Rowe & Maw. He joined the company in 1987 and since t...
Lambeth walkers risk slip and trip injuries.
Lambeth Council's failure to repair kerb stones and an uprooted bollard could leave it facing a wave...
To source or not to source?
Everyone is doing it, but is everyone doing it differently? Outsourcing is one of the most frequently discussed topics in the industry but, there seems to be little information. Post has teamed up with Winchester White to discover the facts.
Insurers see clearly now rain has gone.
Storm chaos resulting from El Nino in the Pacific Ocean, will not spell total disaster for insurers,...
Employer did not have to be site owner to sue contractor.
The Court of Appeal, considering a claim under a building contract, held that an employer was not de...
Pru says it has no plans to move on societies.
Prudential revealed an increased profit from its continuous business for last year. But the group...
Through the keyhole.
Minimal access surgery claims have accelerated over the last seven years, according to the Medical D...
Abbey looking to stake its claim in insurance sector.
Abbey National is looking for an insurance acquisition as it seeks to expand its operations. As t...
Independent Insurance raises money for charity.
The UK co-ordinator of the Children In Need Appeal came to London this week to accept a cheque from ...
ACEs high for Ericsson.
Ericsson has received a £130,000 order from ACE to supply its London operation, commercial and finan...
Appointment at Orion.
After being with non-standard motor insurance specialist Orion for a year, Rob Ryan has been promote...
Appointment at KPMG Management Consulting.
Peter Loughlin has joined KPMG as a principal consultant in electronic commerce. He will be responsi...