All Comments/Letters articles – Page 10
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No NU price war
Your article on Norwich Union’s joint venture with HSBC stated that HSBC Insurance’s growth targets would be met by launching a price war (News, 17 May). I would reassure the market that this is not our intention. HSBC has historically punched below its weight in insurance, which means there is ...
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Costly meddling
John Jackson says ill thought out government legislation is going to lead to plenty of insurance claims
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Rogue employers take the cheap way out
Tom Jones says there should be a crackdown on employers with a poor workplace safety record
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Comments/LettersFraud is an issue of perception
Nathan Skinner says there is still much to do to convince the public of the seriousness of insurance fraud
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Comments/LettersAn electronic storm looms
Anthony Hilton says Lloyd's market reform is finally underway, despite its detractors dragging their feet
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Subsidising flood risk cover
Tom Flack seems to have misunderstood me in the piece entitled "Flood benefit call for low income households", (News Analysis,10 May). I have never suggested that housing benefit should be extended just to pay for flood insurance, that would be silly and would lead to all sorts of problems. ...
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Government must defend the flood plains
Tom Flack says insurers should not be guaranteeing cover in flood risk areas
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Breaking up abroad
Caroline Muspratt says offshore call centres have not lived up to their expectations, so change is needed
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As private equity cashes up, others cash in
Michael Faulkner says the high price of entry to the insurance sector and softening makets is deterring private investment
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Cheque book frenzy
John Jackson says the buying and selling of brokers has reached fever pitch, but it's good for business
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Quote of the Week
"It's not about being allowed to take them because a government authority or industry regulator says we can take them." Joe Plumeri, Willis chairman and chief executive, commenting on the decision to reject supplemental compensation proposals.
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Why the rush to market?
Andrew Cave says the time is right for brokers to float on the booming stock market and realise some cash
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What's AXA's game?
Michael Faulkner says the market is fearful of AXA's undeclared acquisition strategy
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Insurers should get on the lawyers case
Tom Jones says no one monitors the performance of liability lawyers they're free do to as they please and give us the bill
