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Sixth insurer joins PAYD panel24 November, 2009

Coverbox adds Markerstudy

Structural problems linger with risk profession24 November, 2009

The crisis prompted a re-evaluation of risk management, yet most companies are unwilling or unable to change, notes a new report

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Analysis

Davey's blog: Action speaks louder than words

19 November, 2009

Insurers only have themselves to blame, says the SSP director

Aviva's risky business

13 November, 2009

New insurance boss Mark Hodges will have to watch corporate risks division carefully

A warning to motor insurers

18 November, 2009

The story of struggling motor insurer Zenith is one that the market must note

Blog: Aggregators look to non standard risks for growth

12 November, 2009

Plum's David Whitaker thinks aggregators should expand their horizons

Insurance Times Events

Claims Clinic: Into the fast lane

Issue 12-11-2009

With the forthcoming Ministry of Justice reforms expected to narrow the window for deciding liability to just 15 days, the latest claims clinic asks if this will provide a valuable opportunity to step the process up a gear

The deadline looms

Issue 05-11-2009

As Solvency II draws ever nearer, we listen in as some of the industry’s most powerful figures discuss the changing regulatory landscape

Profile

Paul Myners

Issue 19-11-2009

With the Solvency II deadline creeping ever closer, City secretary Paul Myners addressed an audience of insurance experts to outline the UK government’s approach

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News

Kerry London sues rival Miles Smith

Issue 19-11-2009

Chief executive Kissane ‘takes a stand’ against alleged poaching

Junction takes year to mull SME potential

Issue 19-11-2009

Chief exec says technology needs to catch up

Towergate drops BNIB brand in bid to simplify business

Issue 19-11-2009

Staff enter consultation as majority of offices are integrated into consolidator’s regional bases

Institute recognises triumph over adversity

Issue 19-11-2009

Award given for best performance

Fortis sees 6% rise in non-life GWP

Issue 19-11-2009

Broker relationships credited as helping growth

Troubled Zenith in talks to secure sale by Christmas

Issue 19-11-2009

Motor insurer faces its ‘final chapter’ but is not yet considering the possibility of run-off

Feature

Jelf at the crossroads

Issue 19-11-2009

During the peak years, Jelf carved out a path as a big-name consolidator. But post-recession, deferred payments on its acquisitions are stacking up and backer 3i is edging for the door. The pressure is on boss Alex Alway to make a transformational...

Brilliant minds

Issue 19-11-2009

Insurers may be aware of the changes that Solvency II will bring, but do they have the experts in place to ensure compliance??Actuaries are in high demand, and whether insurers scramble to recruit now or stall in the hope that the rush will...

Cash converters

Issue 19-11-2009

In the current climate, many clients and insurers are choosing to settle claims with cold hard cash rather than the supply chain. We ask if this is a recessionary fad or if cash settlements are here to stay