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Industry bodies band together to bring uninsured drivers to book
Key representative bodies and insurance industry players have welcomed a government decision to star...
Insurers feeling the squeeze
Clients making rash decisions over cover, writes Jessica Pothering The insurance industry has bee...
Safe as houses
Compared with owner-occupiers, professional investment landlords tend to prioritise quality well above price when it comes to insurance, says Mark Ritchie
Giles Insurance Brokers acquires LRG Insurance Services
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired LRG Insurance Services and its 15 employees, its first acquisit...
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly's not one to kick a man when he's down but when it comes to the Financial Services Authority (...
Insurance Race Day returns for second lap
The Insurance Race Day, an exclusive event to be held at Kempton Park on 21 April 2009, is back for ...
KPMG warns brokers 2009 will be 'tumultuous' for their businesses
Brokers have been warned that they face a "tumultuous" time in 2009 as the recession begins to bite ...
Northern cities may be insulated from the recession's worst effects
The renaissance of northern cities has positioned them relatively well to weather the economic storm...
Cunningham Lindsey doubles size of fraudulent claims team
Cunningham Lindsey has doubled the size of one of its investigation teams in response to an increase...
Chubb Insurance Europe registers in UK
Chubb Insurance Europe has registered in the UK as Chubb Insurance Company of Europe SE and will be ...
Viewpoint: Wheels are falling off the rollercoaster
With the yo-yo price cycle damaging the reputation of insurance companies, it's high time they played their part in delivering a more stable price culture, says Clive Nathan
The royal standard
Martin Friel reports on a Prince's Trust project that hopes to untangle the complexity of the insurance market for young people and make sure that any past misadventures mean they're not excluded from the market
Editor's comment
To be or not to be - that is the question? Whether it is to be a hard market or not - who can tell? ...
Standing your ground
As direct insurers look to make gains in property underwriting, Edward Murray says brokers must act now if they want to retain their share of this market
Wolves at the door
Brokers are uniquely placed to help commercial landlords fend off the threats of theft, arson and diminishing rents that could yet engulf them as the downturn worsens, says Martin Friel
MPPI still viable says Assurant
Assurant Solutions Intermediary has cautioned brokers not to give up on mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) despite recent news of product withdrawals.
Junction lands RAC deal
Junction has signed a new five-year contract with RAC to provide motor insurance products and services to new and existing customers.
Giles completes first acquisition of 2009
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired LRG Insurance Services. This is Giles' first acquisition of the year and follows 21 acquisitions in 2008. Ashley Cooper, currently managing director of LRG, will take on the position of regional director within Giles.
Sportscover Managing Agency approved by FSA and Lloyd’s
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Lloyd's have given approval for a new managing agency to assume the management of the Sportscover syndicate, 3334 SCS. The new managing agency is known as Sportscover Underwriting ("SCU") and commenced operating…
Fear credit hire and repair claims 'may reach £1.2bn'
New figures suggest that credit hire and repair claims are projected to cost the insurance industry ...