All Insurance Times articles in Issue 28-10-2010
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NewsSheilas’ Wheels to lobby MEPs
Insurer plans to speak directly to MEPs about outlawing gender consideration in insurance policies
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People & OpinionInterview: Mike Smith
The boss of Ink Underwriting is the Mr Big of the insurance world. Insurance Times talks to him about Ink’s plans for a new one-stop solution for brokers, and asks if there are any more acquisitions slated
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Ink reveals plans for rebranding
Mike Smith has ambitious growth strategy, with more acqusitions likely
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IT EventsGlasgow roundtable: Striving for higher standards
At our latest roundtable, top names in Scotland’s insurance industry discussed consolidators versus networks, setting professional standards in a competitive market, and whether the business environment and culture are really that different north of the border
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Markets & RisksReassuringly expensive
The very rich expect a silver service from their insurance cover and will pay for the privilege. What's key is to recognise the importance of being tactful and discreet, knowing a van Eyck from a van Dyck, and being ready for that vital call, just in case one’s donkey has ...
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NewsEliot Powell’s latest venture links to Willis Network
Powell Bateson will be based in Port of Liverpool building
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People & OpinionLeader: We can see clearly now
It’s little surprise that the coalition government has effectively slashed flood spending by one-third
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ClaimsHandle with care
Poor mental health is costing the UK £105bn each year, with insurers paying a substantial portion. With costs set to rise further, how should the industry respond, for the benefit of claimants – and insurers’ balance sheets?
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NewsLord Chancellor backs Jackson implementation
Review recommendations are 'very attractive', says Clarke
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BackchatBackchat: Bonzer Sheilas to hustle in Brussels
The insider probes the Aspen ‘romance’, hears that underwriters don’t need publicity and gets excited over network rumours
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NewsAspen joins corporate risk race
Company plans to have a 50-strong team as it follows AXA and Aviva into corporate risks
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NewsBrit drives a hard bargain on sale price, say analysts
Final valuation of up to £11 per share is at least 40% better than average price in first half of 2010
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People & OpinionClive Nathan: Facebook? You ain’t seen nothing yet
Young people already see emails as rather quaint, and the boundaries of 9-5 are shifting. The industry must embrace a world of 24/7 interaction with clients
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News AnalysisReady, aim ... FSA
As regulators get to work on the largest brokers, consolidator chiefs bemoan the greater pressure and demand for detail in the latest inspections. But is greater scrutiny of smaller brokers the answer?
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NewsLloyds may face £1bn bill for mis-selling PPI
One third of insurance claims in H1 related to the bank
