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Business crime up 10% for second consecutive half-year
The latest figures in the Axa Business Crime Index has shown a rise in arson, malicious damage and forcible theft, which increased 10% for the second consecutive half-year (to end 2008), suggesting the increase could be recession related.
NU warns of property underinsurance
Property owners are putting themselves at risk of facing huge costs by not insuring their properties to the full reinstatement value, Norwich Union (NU) has warned
Marsh launches new community initiative for SME brokers
Marsh has formed a nationwide community of independent mid-sized UK brokers, as a key part of its growth strategy in the SME sector and in response to regional broker needs.
Insurance Age TV
Insurance Age reporter Jessica Pothering discusses this week's broking headlines: Aviva's financial ...
Fortis pushes growth aims with board appointments
Fortis (Insurance UK) has added two independent non-executive director to its life and non-life teams as are part of the company's growth strategy in the UK.
Giles makes four new appointments
Giles has appointed Howard Pearson, retail managing director and Mark Addis, wholesaling managing director, to its board, subject to regulatory approval.
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Regional offices - Local presence in demand
Katherine Brandon examines recent developments in insurers changing their regional presences
Drinan goes On Air with PB
With the world's financial markets in turmoil and much uncertainty about how long such conditions wi...
Question hangs over results
Several insurer chief executives were being coy with me over the amount of reserve releases propping...
Race Day returns
The Insurance Race Day, an exclusive event to be held at Kempton Park on 21 April 2009, is back for ...
Race Day returns
The Insurance Race Day, an exclusive event to be held at Kempton Park on 21 April 2009, is back for ...
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Question hangs over results
Several insurer chief executives were being coy with me over the amount of reserve releases propping...
Condon to pay £1.3m for Independent fraud
The final confiscation order has been made in the Independent Insurance fraud case, with Philip Cond...
NU targets 2,500 independent brokers with tailored packages
Norwich Union (NU) has made another move to draw closer to the independent sector with the launch of...
Taking care of business
Ever-changing market conditions create numerous challenges for brokers, among which is finding the best client deals. Pat Drinan explains why, in this climate, partnering with the right insurer is vital
Unfair dismissal claims rocket
Hiscox has warned it has seen a threefold rise in insurance claims over the last quarter from small ...
New NIG policy targets medium-sized motor trade
Broker-only insurer NIG has brought out a specialist product aimed at filling a gap in policy option...
Fortis and UKU in five-year deal
Fortis Insurance and UK Underwriting (UKU) have announced a five-year partnership, with an annual va...
Plenty in reserve
Regional review
The Insurance Charities appointment
Peter Staddon of the British Insurance Brokers' Association has been appointed to the board and the ...