Broker
Chairman of Unitas hands over the reins
Alec Finch, chairman of independent broking network Unitas, handed over the reins to Stephen James o...
NU offshore legal plans "on agenda"
Norwich Union has revealed it may offshore solicitors as part of its plans to have 7000 jobs moved t...
HCC acquires stake in De Montfort
US-based HCC Insurance Holdings has acquired a 34% stake in the parent company of UK-based surety an...
BPO firm in underwriting claim
BPO firm Wipro claims it can reduce insurers’ combined ratios via an underwriting tool for property and casualty cover, developed by the company’s insurance arm.
Brokers fear market-rigging backlash
Brokers are warning that the alleged market-rigging scandal in the US could scupper plans to float o...
Japan suffers further quake damage
Japan has been hit by a powerful series of earthquakes that have left up at least 25 people dead and thousands more homeless, in the worst event since the Kobe earthquake of 1994.
Shocked by coverless employees
I am rarely inclined to comment on articles I read but I find the prospect of uninsured employees sh...
Spitzing image
Shares in US broking giant Marsh's parent Marsh and McLennan fell 25% to $24.85 (£13.77) last week a...
Lancaster transfers motorcycle book to Europa Group
Lancaster Insurance Services, classic car specialist business, is transferring all its motorcycle business to Europa Group, under the brand Motor Cycle Direct.
CII unveils new broking faculty
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched the Faculty of Insurance Broking, the latest in its r...
CII unveils Faculty of Insurance Broking
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has today (October 1, 2004) launched the Faculty of Insurance Broking, the latest in a range of CII faculties that already include claims, the London Market, mortgage professionals and Society of Financial Advisers
A renewal of perspective
Henry Keeling believes the season should remind (re)insurers of the function of their industry - and how their industry functions
Folgate warns contract breakers
Folgate this week delivered a stern warning to companies and staff that break contractual agreements...
Sharing ideas
The practicalities and consequences of data sharing between insurers were discussed in breakout sess...
Premium Finance - Spot on target
Strategic Focus 2004
Club vows to create a new industry 'claims standard'
The Post Magazine Claims Club agreed to take up the challenge of championing efforts to create a new...
Building awards
Swiss Re's famous gherkin-shaped building at 30 St Mary Axe has been short-listed for top architectu...
State of the union
Unions
Prudent insurance companies should ride out storms says Hiscox
Insurance companies should ride out the hurricane season, according to Hiscox Investment Management, because those that have successfully managed their exposures and have appropriate reinsurance will see medium-term benefits as prices harden.
Royal and Sun Alliance moves to allay fears
Royal and Sun Alliance has moved to allay fears of a strike by disgruntled vehicle repair bodyshops....
Research suggests mistrust of the industry
Global Report
SVB pleads for patience over long-tail claims
Last week's setting aside of £103m by SVB Holdings to cover long-tail claims movement has been follo...
GE Insurance Solutions is born
General Electric said today that it plans to unify the branding of its reinsurance and commercial insurance products and services as GE Insurance Solutions.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was pleased to hear that Peter Hubbard, chief executive of Axa, is engaged in charitable pursu...