All Insurance Times articles in Issue 15-10-2009
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News Analysis
What a year that was
When Mark Cliff joined Fortis UK, its parent company was in danger of collapse and rumours of a buy-out were rife. Since then, the company has staged an impressive comeback and, 12 months later, the managing director is quietly confident about the next exciting chapter
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News Analysis
Relocation, relocation
As an ABI report reveals insurers’ mounting discontent with the UK tax regime, we talk to four top managers about the pros and cons of avoiding it by moving away from home
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People & Opinion
On the road to recovery
As the economic turmoil begins to calm, Andy Baldwin considers the lessons to be learned, such as keeping a more careful eye on our capital
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People & Opinion
Leader: Politicians, tackle tax now or lose out later
A complicated and uncompetitive tax regime will only push companies to where the grass is measurably greener
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Markets & Risks
Market: High net worth
A resurgence in the market for fine wines and other tangible assets is creating opportunities for insurers and brokers
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News
Government pledges to stand by insurers
Three main parties promise not to treat insurers the same as banks
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In Business
A gentle nudge in the right direction
Sometimes it feels like clients just don’t know what’s good for them. Lauren MacGillivray looks at a model that suggests offering a default option to encourage positive decisions
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News
Equity cuts nine staff as group restructures
Redundancies follow 13 redeployments within the firm
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Claims
Claims Clinic: A time for guidance
AXA’s exit from the GTA has put the claims framework on shaky ground, and the situation between credit hire firms and insurers is at crunch point. Panellists at Insurance Times’s latest claims clinic agree that clear direction is needed
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Claims
Claims Clinic: A time for guidance
AXA’s exit from the GTA has put the claims framework on shaky ground, and the situation between credit hire firms and insurers is at crunch point. Panellists at Insurance Times’s latest claims clinic agree that clear direction is needed
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People & Opinion
Vince Cable
As a former chief economist, the Lib Dem’s shadow chancellor warned for years against Britain’s bulging personal credit card debts, and was right about Northern Rock. So what does he predict for the insurance industry?
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News
Brussels moves to end insurer co-operation
Industry has until November to respond to the European Commission's proposals
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News
‘Still hopeful’ SMDF chairman extends broker deadline
Irish law firms must achieve cover by 1 December
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News
Fortis takes on the big guns with a move to commercial
Managing director Mark Cliff announces a change of focus and big plans for the broker market
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Backchat
Backchat: Insurance issues hammered home
Igal Mayer’s departure last week sends the gossip mill into overdrive, Oval is in the frame, while IIB goes fishing
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News
Aviva new chief Hodges looks for second-in-command
Meanwhile, new head is already forging links with broker partners
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News
Insurers caught out as broker Attwood fails
Clients may be left uninsured, and insurers and brokers owed money, as administrator attempts to pay back creditors