All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 57
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Online onlyDaily briefing: One whiplash probe too many?
The Transport Committee may be wasting its time by conducting its own inquiry
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Online onlyWho was the best-performing Lloyd’s insurer?
All six insurers improved their results in 2012, but some were more consistent than others. Insurance Times looks at the key themes that emerged from the reporting year
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Online onlyDaily briefing: What Westinsure’s tax tussle means
HMRC gets tough on perceived tax loopholes
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Online onlyDaily briefing: How bad is Aviva’s dividend cut?
The reduction is likely to irritate some shareholders, but is probably prudent for the long term
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Online onlyInside Bluefin’s 2013 strategy
Six key areas of focus for the AXA-owned broker this year
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Online onlyNew era for Hiscox UK
Robert Childs has replaced Robert Hiscox as chairman and has UK growth in his sights
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Online onlyDaily briefing: What Helphire’s refinancing means for credit hire
Announcement appears to spell trouble but contains positive messages
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Could Esure prompt more IPOs?
The insurer has confirmed it is looking to float, which may encourage its peers to pursue their own plans
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Why the stock market will like Esure
Although it won’t have an easy ride, the insurer should appeal to investors if it decides to float
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Online onlyWhich mega-broker performed best in 2012?
The ‘big four’ US-listed brokers have released some interesting results across the board
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Why Zurich UK's profit drop is not as bad as it looks
There is a silver lining to the insurer’s 46% fall in operating result
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Online onlyThreat from eurozone exposure still looming
ECB may buy Spanish and Italian government bonds if their yields rise too much
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Willis loss highlights Casserley's challenge
The global broker’s 2012 full-year results are nothing to crow about and the new chief will be kept busy improving them
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Online onlyInside Gallagher’s M&A strategy
The global broker had a bumper year for acquisitions in 2012. What are its plans for 2013?
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Online onlyFSCS deals another blow to brokers
Brokers are asked to contribute an additional £21m to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
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Online onlyEngineer of success: Stefano Tranquillo, FM Global
Stefano Tranquillo on how FM Global is continuing to ride out the slump in UK commercial property
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Online onlyInsurer 50: UK GI in transition
Insurance Times’s first Insurer50 meeting brought together leading UK GI insurer chief executives to discuss 2013’s challenges and opportunities
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Online onlyGlobal strategy: Planning for profit
Sustainable growth remains a holy grail for insurance companies facing continuing economic woes globally
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Online onlyConsolidator mergers: will it happen?
Towergate’s potential sale of Paymentshield has sparked rumours that the proceeds could fund an acquisition of Giles or Oval. But does the evidence stack up?
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AA price index is uncomfortable reading for insurers
Falling motor rates amid rising costs and claims spell bad news for combined operating ratios
