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Direct insurance
Three new brands are using radical marketing techniques to challenge the domination of brokers. Philippa Emery assesses their impact
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Head to Head
Private medical insurance is flourishing, bolstered by the perceived shortcomings of the NHS. But it has received plenty of flak over big premium rises. Two industry heavyweights set the record straight
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Hubbard looks for the niche
AXA Insurance chief signals change of direction with hunt for new board
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More th>n just hype?
R&SA's rebranding of its direct insurance arm was met with trepidation by brokers. Six months on, Amanda Swinburn asks if this was justified
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No time to lag
Big insurers are for the first time not looking over their shoulders to see the competition. . . it's out in front. Brian Hanney examines how they're going to catch up
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Pets need vets
Looking after pets can be an expensive business. Insurer Primary Direct says about one in three animals will need veterinary treatment at least once a year and a recent survey by Mintel reveals that 27% of pet owners worry about medical bills. Here's our guide to prices and cover:
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What's on offer
Our secret shopper is a local government officer, aged 30, female, living in southwest London. Her mortgage is £360 monthly
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Promoting protection
Many homeowners are unaware of the need to protect their mortgage payments. And providers are not very good at convincing them. Claire Veares reports
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Stockwatch
by Jason WoolfeWinners Bradstock up 47% SVB up 4.6%LosersJardine Lloyd Thompson down 6.5%Hiscox down 6%Investors are being bombarded with recommendations to buy i …
