All articles by Ben Dyson – Page 70
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AnalysisDaily briefing: Wednesday - Omega keeps 'em guessing
Canopius looked like a promising bidder, but a rival group has now been identified. Whatever the outcome, Omega needs to take action soon
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NewsBanning referral fees could ‘do more harm than good’
A standalone ban could have negative consequences, insurer heads warn
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NewsAdmiral pays ‘inevitable’ price for its strong growth
Investors dump Admiral stock despite 29% boost in profits and 53% turnover growth
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News‘Long way to go’ for Ageas despite £34.5m profit hike
Chief executive Barry Smith outlines major second-half targets for the insurer
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AnalysisDaily briefing: Friday - In the eye of the storm
The global insurance industry is bracing itself for the impact of Irene
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AnalysisInvestors stall as Admiral hits a dead-end
After the same day frenzy of a profit announcement and a falling share price, what’s next for Admiral?
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NewsAviva most exposed to European debt crisis
Analyst says Aviva is the only UK insurer where exposure is material
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NewsSoft commercial rates continue to dampen growth
First-half 2011 results generally more encouraging than this time last year
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AnalysisWill the government pay for the riots?
Insurers are by no means guaranteed compensation for the recent damage
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AnalysisDaily briefing: Friday - Another fine mess
The referral fees debate has fired up again with news that insurer Ageas could prevent brokers referring third party claims. So who is right in this debate?
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IT SpotlightsLondon market: Viewpoints
We asked: is Lloyd’s and the London market is modernising quickly enough?
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IT SpotlightsLondon market: Q&A with Sue Langley, Lloyd's
The Lloyd’s director of market development aims to dispel the myths about the London Market’s electronic message exchange, and says it is no longer fair to accuse Lloyd’s of being slow to embrace technology
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IT SpotlightsLondon market: Carrier charges cracked?
Software houses have caused consternation with underwriters by charging for access to the London market Exchange, but underwriters could avoid contracts instead by settling joint costs bilaterally
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NewsBeazley’s first-half results point to potential hardening
Global catastrophes blamed for high first-half combined operating ratios
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NewsWillis Limited failed to heed two anti-bribery warnings, FSA filing shows
‘Dear CEO letter’ and Aon fine did not prompt full implementation of corruption controls
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NewsMarkerstudy’s reserves below best estimates as legal battle continues
Insurer strengthened reserves by £11m in 2009, accounts reveal
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NewsIndustry referral fees stance is ‘preposterous’, says Straw
Admiral is latest insurer under pressure to follow AXA in banning the practice
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NewsMMA posts £9.5m profit despite motor pullback
Swinton online expansion lifts turnover 2%, despite general consumer confidence dip
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AnalysisAviva's one billion pound question
Splash out or save, invest or expand – how will Aviva spend all that cash from the sale of RAC?
