All Features articles – Page 28
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The dark side of leafy Islington
Insurers have pushed up motor and home premiums in the London borough where Tony Blair once lived to the highest in the country. Danny Walkinshaw explains why.
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Joining the construction boom
Katie Puckett reports on how brokers and insurers are rushing to capture a slice of the thriving construction industry. But will the credit crunch cause the sector to collapse?
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FeaturesA Swift solution
Insurers and brokers are in talks to use the established Swift financial transfer network in move to speed up the pace of electronic placement of risks. James Dean reports.
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Up the ladder
Chris Wheal talks to managing director of Hayes Parsons, Sharon Watts about her life and career
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Breaking into the top tier
Specialist loss adjuster Garwyn wants to move up the pecking order and work with the UK’s bigest insurers. Chief executive Declan Treanor explains his strategy to Michael Faulkner.
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Open Mic: The industry talks back
Adam Kemal-Brooke looks at the differing approaches in the UK and US to holding directors and officers accountable for failing financial institutions.
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FeaturesThe awakening giant
Having spent last year getting its house in order, Norwich Union is ready to flex its muscles in the distribution landscape
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Stepping into the limelight
Alex Davis reports on how Insurance Charities is set to raise its profile as a major charity for all kinds of emergencies.
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Catching up with the consolidation craze
Danny Walkinshaw travels to the East coast to put the East of England insurance market under the spotlight
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FeaturesWatching the bottom line
Laurent Matras has been managing director of Groupama for two weeks. He told Lauren MacGillivray about his plans.
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Who’s calling the tune in the Broker Band?
Cash rich consolidators are playing for high stakes, but insurers could spoil the party. Michael Faulkner explains why.
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FeaturesThe new breed of money men
Fresh from a string of broker investments, private equity is turning its gaze to Lloyd’s. Tom Flack reports.
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When is it OK to pay the police?
The new unit funded by insurance companies to catch criminals involved in plant theft is confident of success, but is it ethical? Ben Cook reports.
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Cutting out the legal men
Top insurers are in secret talks with the government in a bid to reach a deal on compensation for pleural plaques. Lauren MacGillivray finds that they are keen to stop lawyers taking a slice.
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Carving out a niche among the nouveau riche
As the number of wealthy clients continues to rise, traditional high net worth insurers are facing stiff competition from new entrants. Helen Groom reports.
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Commission disclosure debate rages on
Trade bodies, insurers and brokers respond to the latest discussion paper on regulation.
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When can we tap into the knowledge base?
Fraud managers have welcomed the plan to share data with government bodies, but they’re getting frustrated by the slow progress. Katie Puckett reports.
