Broker News – Page 534
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Increasing the fire risk
Mark Dunham warns warehouse operators about the effects a change in working practices can have on fire safety
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News AnalysisCan a transplant heal our claims system?
The results of Ireland’s Personal Injury Assessment Board show a clear savings in dealing with claims. But opinions are divided as to whether this system can work in the UK. Tom Flack investigates
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Smart & Cook's shopping spree
Smart & Cook’s shopping spree is continuing after it announced its 54th purchase with the acquisiton of Willis’ Cumbrian operation.Willis Cumbria, which has a staff of 24, will continue to offer its commercial and personal lines businesses from its Cockermouth and Carlisle offices.Prior to its acquisition by Willis in 2004, ...
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Glassure launched to manage glass costs
RAC Auto Windscreens has launched Saga Glassure, the first large-scale underwritten automotive glass solution. In partnership with Saga Insurance, the deal means glass cover risk will be transferred to RAC Auto Windscreens, which will manage all claims handling and administration on Saga’s behalf. Saga Insurance has been an RAC Auto ...
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Motor book surge pushes up Fortis premium income
100,000 policyholders added despite rate rises
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Dixons plans commercial comparison site
Hig street retailer's aggregator site to offer personal lines products by autumn
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Insurers to reassess product recall risk
The recent spate of multi-million pound product recalls from China will lead insurers to reassess how to manage the associated risks, according to industry figures. Aon associate director Mark Quinn said many customers would soon make it a contractual requirement for their suppliers to buy product recall protection, but cover ...
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SMEs face bankrutptcy over foot and mouth
Specialist underwriter Crowe Livestock has warned that the full extent of financial casualties among industries that support farming following the recent foot and mouth outbreak has yet to become clear. It said that while affected farmers and cattle owners would receive compensation from the government for animals that had been ...
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JLT targets Japanese construction
New hire to develop opportunities with Japanese business community
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NewsNU reports 40% increase in delayed baggage
Increased travel and airport bungles contribute to rise says insurer
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Select & Protect website traffic booms
Additional microsites to go live in coming months
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Smart & Cook makes 54th acquisition
Purchase of Willis’ Cumbrian Office enhances company’s regional presence
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JLT wins key motor sports contract
Rich sports experience earns JLT Motor Sports Association account
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Online onlyCall transfer technology to ease congestion
New products allows brokers to retain customers
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Protectagroup sets £70m brokerage target
Wales-based company outlines acquisition plan of three mid-size brokers
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Aon boosts classic car book with new buy-out
Aon has acquired niche broker Firebond to strengthen its position in the classic car sector. The move follows the purchase of Footman James for £80m in January. Firebond provides cover for specialist personal risks, including prestige sports and classic cars. It has 13,000 policyholders, and controls £4m of ...
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NU seeks commission cuts as profits slump
New chief executive wants cost of distribution at ‘a better level’
