All Insurance Times articles in Issue 19-11-2009
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People & Opinion
Paul Myners
With the Solvency II deadline creeping ever closer, City secretary Paul Myners addressed an audience of insurance experts to outline the UK government’s approach
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News
Kerry London sues rival Miles Smith
Chief executive Kissane ‘takes a stand’ against alleged poaching
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People & Opinion
It’s insurance, but not as we know it
The insurer’s modus operandi used to be simple: customer takes out a policy, insurer responds when a claim arises. Not anymore
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People & Opinion
Up the ladder: David Walsh
CFC Underwriting’s David Walsh on how he made it to the top
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News Analysis
Jelf at the crossroads
During the peak years, Jelf carved out a path as a big-name consolidator. But post-recession, deferred payments on its acquisitions are stacking up and backer 3i is edging for the door. The pressure is on boss Alex Alway to make a transformational deal
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News
Troubled Zenith in talks to secure sale by Christmas
Motor insurer faces its ‘final chapter’ but is not yet considering the possibility of run-off
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Claims
Cash converters
In the current climate, many clients and insurers are choosing to settle claims with cold hard cash rather than the supply chain. We ask if this is a recessionary fad or if cash settlements are here to stay
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News Analysis
Brilliant minds
Insurers may be aware of the changes that Solvency II will bring, but do they have the experts in place to ensure compliance? Actuaries are in high demand, and whether insurers scramble to recruit now or stall in the hope that the rush will die down, this one’s going to ...
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News
Towergate drops BNIB brand in bid to simplify business
Staff enter consultation as majority of offices are integrated into consolidator’s regional bases
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Backchat
Backchat: The car with booze control
In homage to his idol, the Insider is getting an urge to don a leather jacket – and a chest wig
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News
AXA pinpoints UK’s worst-hit regions for business crime
West Midlands and the North are most affected by recession
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News
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In Business
Appointing a director? Be prepared
The FSA has been taking a more intrusive approach to regulating the appointment of senior functions within companies. But how does this affect brokers?
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News
Allianz invigorates casualty with four new UK centres
P&C boss hopes rates are starting to harden