Commercial Lines related articles – Page 195
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Quinn planned major UK expansion
Letter sent to brokers sent a week before regulator acted
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In Business
The value of care and empathy
A conversation with his cleaner led one company boss to devise a scheme to help disabled people insure their vehicles. We find this North-West broker reaping the benefit
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Markets & Risks
Feeling the squeeze
Predictions of a general spike in rates for PI cover have not been realised. Surveyors and solicitors are suffering as more claims are made against them but, elsewhere, competition means that the market is underwriting for income rather than profit
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Claims
Home, sweet home
Insurers rushed to outsource claims handling a few years ago, with many looking to save money by using companies in other countries. We report that concerns over quality and hidden costs mean that many are set to take their business back in-house
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Special Reports
London IT Pack 2010: Stars in their eyes
This year’s IT Pack series got off to a glittering start in London late last month with young brokers determined to network and grab advice from senior industry figures – and from Levi Roots of Dragons’ Den fame
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News
Q409 brings hope that trade credit claims are declining
Insurers’ costs escalated in 2009, but final-quarter reduction is hailed as ‘significant improvement’
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Downgrade for AXA group
Rating agency says the company's strategy and earnings will counterbalance capital inadequacy
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Sean Quinn: ‘I wouldn’t be blaming anybody, only myself’
Quinn takes some responsibility but says regulator's decision was 'worst in Irish corporate history'
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We’re still profitable, says Quinn
Company due back in court on Monday as insurer searches for solution to secure the ‘long-term position’ of business
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Gresham looks to create another Giles
Company searching for a specialist broker following claims investment
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Brittain seeks new opportunities as Finsure is put into run-off
NIG's Thornton steps into MD post as redundancies are expected in London and Peterborough offices
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Cooper Gay’s Oliva MGA is now writing business
Chief exec Esser has 'high hopes' for the operation as the group posts 29% increase in turnover
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Chaucer price peaks amid talk
Takeover speculation mounts, though shares rise linked to lower-than-expected cat losses
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Quinn sets out plan for return to the UK
Regulator to scrutinise group’s business case pending High Court decision
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Key insurers will see a draft of QIS5 later this week
The study will test how Solvency II capital requirements work in practice
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Gerry wants more control of underwriting authority
Thistle chief exec looks to recruit underwriters with remit to write UK business
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People & Opinion
Make the most of social media
Twitter just for teenagers? Facebook only for fools? No, we have to embrace new opportunities to meet customer expectations
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Quinn appoints financial restructuring firm THM
THM partner Murdoch McKillop joins Quinn's board in interim role