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Garry Heath.
In the past few weeks, we have heard several prophets of doom talking about Phase Two of the Pension...
Terry Wellard.
The acquisition of ITT L&E by Norwich Union serves to demonstrate the stranglehold the major companies are developing.
The polluter must pay.
The costs of cleaning up polluted land can be huge. However, says David Fanning, too few companies are aware of the need for environmental impairment insurance.
Appointment at ITT London & Edinburgh.
ITT L&E has made three appointments to its property owners account management team. Simon Bracewell ...
Torrance quits ITT L&E as 350 jobs set to go in NU takeover.
Andrew Torrance, chairman and chief executive of ITT London & Edinburgh has resigned from the compan...
Appointment at Pearl Assurance.
Duncan Hopper has been appointed to the newly created role of director of brand and communications w...
Appointment at Bacon & Woodrow.
John Oliver, former finance director at UK law firm Eversheds, has joined actuarial consulting compa...
Appointment at Shoosmiths & Harrison.
Shoosmiths & Harrison solicitors has appointed Judith Dorkins to head up its specialist personal inj...
Critical acclaim.
For a product still in its infancy, critical illness cover is doing remarkably well. Keith Sankey takes a look at the major players and products in this market.
DAS centre to expand.
DAS has begun work to double the size of its motor claims centre at Bedwas in South Wales, to provid...
Appointment at Chartwell Managing Agents.
Chartwell Managing Agents has appointed John Spicer as a cargo underwriter. Mr Spicer has over 30...
Smart moves.
The Harrogate-based broker Smart and Cook has experienced regular growth since it began, 30 years ago. Shona Cronin spoke to Paul Meehan about the strategies the broker has used to keep ahead of the pack.
Pipe dreams.
Insurance for plumbers is hard to come by, but, in a profession where fire and flood damage are everyday threats, it is absolutely vital, says Steve Banner.
Fierce competition forces PI insurers out of the market.
Harsh competition in the professional indemnity market is forcing some insurers to either shrink the...
Helphire consumes CA.
Helphire has conditionally agreed to acquire Countrywide Assistance, which deals in motor uninsured ...
New divisions at Cigna follow restructuring of UK operations.
Cigna has restructured its UK operations into three core divisions which replace its mono-line appro...
Lively time for Legal & General.
Overheard couldn't but help noticing what a lively time Legal & General has been having lately. Last...
Not just for the able-bodied.
Comprehensive insurance for the disabled traveller is hard to find. Aaron Payne explains how brokers can play a crucial role here.
Untapped potential.
The average broker is unlikely to have much luck selling directors and officers (D&O) liability cover to blue chip companies as most already have it. Further down the business ladder, however, sales opportunities are massive says Edmund Tirbutt.
Hibernian sale: 75 jobs to go.
NIG Skandia's recent acquisition of Hibernian UK will result in 75 redundancies over the next 18 mon...
Appointment at Inter Partner Assistance.
Inter Partner Assistance has appointed Lorraine Dodds, the former product manager for household and ...
NMT reviews board after £2m injection.
Restructuring of the two management boards at New Millennium Technologies is expected in the coming ...
Lucky winner.
Tom Clarke of Campbell Irvine is the lucky winner of Countrywide's competition for the best pilot si...
Fielding Mann acquisitions.
Fielding Mann, the retail arm of The Greatminster Group, is launching the next phase of its expansio...