All Insurance Times articles in 219 – Page 2

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    Compliance Zone

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The news that the ABI and Biba are developing compliance templates (23 October, Insurance Times ) is to be applauded.

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    A claims explosion

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Insurers are expecting Guy Fawkes Night claims to reach as high as the fireworks.Burglary and fire damage claims will soar by 25% and 50% respectively according to Norwich Union.NU customer se ...

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    Home claims check-up

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The home claims process could be made more efficient by adopting new techniques. Marshall King explains

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    Cover for cars and cards

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Comprehensive car policies Following the launch of Zurich's cut-down comprehensive motor products it is interesting to see the present offerings available in the traditional comprehens …

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    Unifi calms Direct Line strike fear

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Finance union Unifi has recommended that members accept renegotiated redundancy terms for 150 IT support staff at Direct Line's Croydon, Surrey and Pudsey sites. Unifi and Direct Line had been in disc ...

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    NU call centre opens

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Last week saw Norwich Union open its first purpose-built call centre. The multi-million pound office, located on the outskirts of Norwich, will eventually house more than 650 staff from two of the com ...

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    Stop press... Premium business

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Premium businessPremium Credit has reported a surge in new business through its participation with the Misys roadshows.The premium finance company issued 400 broker proposals, over …

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    Taking the bull by the horns

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Bill Dye has been at the helm of Capita Insurance Services for a year now. Elliot Lane talks to him about his plans

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    Cruise ship bug claims

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Travel insurers and marine liability underwriters are looking at a boatload of claims coming ashore from the P&O liner Aurora. It is understood that Fortis is P&O's insurer. Hundreds of medical cl ...

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    Budget panel takes NU

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Budget Insurance Services has added Norwich Union to its household panel.The insurer will be the eleventh underwriter on the Budget panel, operating on a common policy basis.Budget product dev ...

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    Broker's profit rise

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Lloyd's broker Alexander, Brooks & Stevens reported a huge rise in profits - despite a small fall in revenues - in the year ended 31 March 2003.Turnover was down 4% to £2.6m from £2.7m the year be ...

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    Decision time for brokers

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The FSA warns brokers considering becoming ARs to check out their principal agents

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    Stop press...Fortis loses bid

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Fortis loses bidFortis has lost its legal bid to force the British government to pay some of the compensation claims arising from the Selby rail crash in 2001. Fortis had been seeking …

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    Galbraith heads Biba

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Eric Galbraith started this week as chief executive of Biba, as predicted by Insurance Times in September. Galbraith left Hill House Hammond in early September where he was managing director.Biba ...

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    NHS rehab should go beyond EL

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The NHS is expected to be given responsibility for rehabilitation when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) releases its second report into the employers' liability (EL) crisis on 20 November. ...

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    First ATE rehab policy launched launched

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    New product allows personal selection of treatment, immediately for claimants

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    Whiplash a grey area

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

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    Aon profit slump

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Aon's profits fell in the third quarter due to losses from discontinued operations.The world's second largest broker reported earnings of $114m, or 36 cents per share, against $127m, or 46 cents p ...

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    Aon deal for OutRight

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Aon has handed the administration for part of its personal lines business to OutRight Company UK.Under the outsourcing agreement OutRight will administer household, motor, travel and add-on insura ...