All Insurance Times articles in Issue 23-10-2008
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FeaturesThe tough talker
Love him or loathe him, Grant Ellis’s pronouncements on the business – and his rivals – keep the market on its toes. He shared his strong views with Lauren MacGillivray.
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FeaturesThe players
Networks and alliances have grown in number and in membership over the past year, which means the competition between them is tougher than ever. David Parsley explores some of the names – and the rivalries – in this market.
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Comments/LettersWe have a key role in the survival of UK plc
Lord Hunt says firms will rely on insurance policies to protect them from market turmoil.
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NewsWard: hurricane losses are ‘manageable’
Claims will top £1.3bn, but market’s boss says there is no need to draw on central fund.
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FeaturesCan networks take on the giants?
Broker networks are ‘this year’s must have’, according to one senior executive. But they are still little guys compared to the Goliaths of the insurance industry who are determined to slash their commissions. Michael Faulkner asks who will win this battle and, over the next eight pages, we investigate the ...
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NewsRBSI tipped to float if CVC sale gets go-ahead
Private equity house bidding for 51% stake with Swiss Re ‘would be looking to float’.
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NewsRutter moves from Lockton as broker reshuffles management
Former Independent executive joins US insurer that is planning to expand in the UK.
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News
News in brief
Validus fires up web toolCredit consultancy Validus-IVC has launched an online tool that allows clients to monitor the real-time progress of credit hire and repair claims on its system. Its clients can search Principal Dashboard using their reference numbers or policyholders’ names and receive an instant update.James Duez, chief technology ...
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News in brief
Netherlands bails out INGThe Dutch government has handed €10bn (£7.8bn) to bank and insurance group ING. The government will take non-voting preferred shares in the group, giving it an 8.5% stake. ING said this would create “a strong buffer to navigate the market and economic environment”. Wildfire payoutsThe California Department ...
