All Insurance Times articles in Issue 21-10-2010
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Claims
War of the words
The latest judgment on the trigger point for liability in mesothelioma cases will lead to uncertainty over claims, extra costs for active insurers and a possible public backlash
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News
‘Rates will stay low’ says Willis’s Millwater
'We can't build our businesses around the cycle' warns Millwater
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Markets & Risks
Getting tough at the top
The D&O market has served both buyers and sellers of policies well in recent years, but in a new era of brutal cutbacks and unforgiving regulatory regimes, have those golden days come to an end?
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IT Events
Global Leaders Forum: View from the front
The Insurance Times Global Leaders Forum gathered together top industry names last week to thrash out the issues in the spotlight on the international stage
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People & Opinion
Leader: Waiting for the fall-out
The government's public spending cuts may be necessary, but the industry will feel it along with everyone else
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News
Miller profit dips despite growth
Profit falls 10% while turnover rises 14%, because of one-off gain the previous year
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People & Opinion
Values of the past, delivery of the future
Like it or not, the internet provides the most familiar way for people to buy insurance. We should not be afraid to make it work for us too
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People & Opinion
Interview: Carl Shuker
Shunning the internet and remaining loyal to the great British high street, A-Plan is going from strength to strength. The broker’s chief executive talks about the benefits of going against the grain
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News
Biba highlights ‘unfair burden’ on UK brokers
UK GI brokers are paying far higher fees than those in the EU, says Biba
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In Business
Best of Brokers: Want to break free?
Entrepreneurs take note: if you have the cash and you’ve identified the niche, you could make a break for independence. We assess the mood in the market for broker start-ups
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In Business
Best of Brokers: On the western front
Brokers based in the South West and Wales have remained close to their customers by staying small and focused. The region’s brokers will need to stay on top of their game for the turbulent times to come
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In Business
Best of Brokers: When size matters
Small independent brokers continue to be responsible for an important chunk of large insurers’ work streams. So what do the big names do in return for those brokers’ loyalty?
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News Analysis
Breaking the bank
The UK private motor market has taken some heavy losses during the last year, and insurers have had to adapt accordingly. But as prior-year reserves dry out, is there even more trouble ahead?
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Backchat
Backchat: lost in translation
Thanks to the talents of Reg Brown, Lord Hiscox and Robbie Williams, it’s been a huntin’, shootin’ and singin’ week for the Insider
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News
Meehan follows Maso in AXA departure
Move had been expected following AXA chief exec Paul Evan's restructure
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News
Aviva and RSA raid Mitsui to beef up corporate risk teams
Mitsui staff exodus comes after the insurer’s announcement last month of a £19.5m loss in 2009
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News
Hardy pushes aside Beazley’s ‘cheeky’ bid
Lloyd’s insurer claims Beazley’s £3-a-share takeover bid is opportunistic
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News
US arm to take the brunt as Aon spells out global job cuts
Redundancy plan will affect mostly non-client-facing roles
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News
TBS announces membership push
Compliance and network business aiming to get up to 750 brokers on its books