All Insurance Times articles in Issue 25-10-2007 – Page 2

  • News

    An innovative empire of deceit

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    The adage that if something is too good to be true, it probably is neatly summarises the rise and catastrophic fall of Michael Bright and Independent Insurance. Following the company’s flotation on the stock market in 1993, the colourful and flamboyant Bright became the toast of the City and the ...

  • News Analysis

    Speeding the electronic highway

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    The pace of Lloyd’s market reform is increasing with several groups developing their own electronic initiatives, and a crackdown on firms that miss implementation targets. James Dean reports

  • Features

    ‘No one has grasped the enormity of this!’

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Towergate chief Andy Homer and Open International boss Phillip Bell explain the strategy behind the audacious takeover. Michael Faulkner reports

  • Backchat

    The wheels of a Gent

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Brokers in the North are keeping it real. Following a recent report by Cumbrian outfit Peart claiming the average age of a Bentley, Aston Martin or Ferrari owner has fallen from 45 to 35, Backchat was informed that Peart’s own employees were not rushing to upgrade their wheels. The age ...

  • C-Zone

    Going Places

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    BrokerMarshMarsh UK has appointed James Elder to the new position of chief risk officer.Elder joins from Credit Suisse where he was a director in bank operational risk oversight. He will report to John Nicholson, chief operating officer of Marsh UK.Marsh has also appointed Jill Husbands as Bermuda head of office ...

  • Backchat

    A grave statistic

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Motor insurers take note – a reliable profession does not always guarantee safety behind the wheel.A recent study found that doctors and surgeons are among the nation’s most accident-prone drivers along with lifeguards, accountants and – yes – Insurance inspectors.Astrologers were revealed as the safest profession on the road. But ...

  • Features

    They know the price but not the value

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Tim Ablett says our customers are getting some great deals but still they complain. Why?

  • Features

    Solicitors’ PI plummets

    2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Legal Risk’s Frank Maher assesses the moves in the market