All Features articles – Page 28
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FeaturesStepping out from the shadows
The voice of Lloyd’s brokers is seldom heard, but Jonathan Palmer-Brown, the new chairman of their trade body, the LMBC, is going to change that
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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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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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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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Up the ladder
Chris Wheal talks to managing director of Hayes Parsons, Sharon Watts about her life and career
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After the accident
Insurers may have settled with TAG’s lawyers, but the industry still hasn’t fully recovered from the debacle. Helen Groom reports.
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All talk, no action?
While some insurers are increasing rates, the commercial insurance market is yet to harden. Michael Faulkner reports.
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CII seeks to profit from all the riches of the East
The CII is extending its reach worldwide, and has chosen its first strategic partner in the Middle East. Lauren MacGillivray explains why.
