All Insurance Times articles in Issue 11-11-2010
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People & Opinion
Leader: Motor’s study in irony
If motor consumers are suffering now, it’s because of insurers that previously indulged in suicidal pricing
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News
Giles reshuffles senior finance team
Paul Matson becomes new chief financial officer and Mark Chambers promoted to finance director
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Markets & Risks
M&R: Legal expenses
Legal expenses insurers face a grave threat from proposals outlined in the Jackson review of litigation costs. With the government about to consult on introducing the recommendations, we look at fears that reform could restrict access to justice
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News
Travel rates set for ‘double-digit’ rises
AXA to introduce price hikes for Christmas holiday season
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In Business
Giving the red carpet treatment
When CHP decided to revamp its film product, it went behind the scenes to find out what was missing. We speak to the broker that is now ready for its close-up
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Claims
Bubble trouble
A buy-to-let case in the High Court has sent shivers through the surveying profession and the insurance industry. And with claims from the housing boom set to run until 2013, this could be just the start of a wave of litigation
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News
RSA seeks to build brokers’ trust in small business offering
'We are back and we are credible', says chief exec Brown
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People & Opinion
Carl Boulton: Think strategically over consolidation
Acquisition and greater efficiency may help profits, but who is looking at what and why?
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News
Unitas chief Mark Boucher to step down in March next year
WPS Insurance Brokers to become 12th Unitas member
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News
Jobs at risk as Bluefin dumps Elite in favour of Platinum
AXA-owned business in consultation with staff in the South East, Midlands and Wales
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People & Opinion
John Hurrell: Beware, strong currents can shock
The insurance industry may seem like a haven of stability, but buyers should not be lulled into a false sense of security
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Backchat
Backchat: Legally bound
The Insider wonders which team Philippe Maso was supporting at Twickenham, and discovers who’s supporting Mrs Rooney in Dubai
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News
Towergate appoints network sales director
New members to network division in 2010 boosted GWP by £100m
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News
Randall & Quilter launches UK managing general agency
R&Q Commercial Risks Services will underwrite commercial combined, liability and property
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Features
Interview: Barry Smith, Ageas UK
Hard work and a light touch sum up the Ageas chief, who has steered his company to lucrative deals and into new markets. Steely Smith is confident that his expanding company will retain shape and focus, and has his eye on being a top 10 insurer by the end of ...
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News
Insurers make contingency plans after Rok collapse
Zurich working with PwC to establish response; Tesco Underwriting customers unaffected
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News
Admiral rejigs UK motor reinsurance arrangements
Mapfre Re and XL Re join panel from 2011 to 2013