All Insurance Times articles in Issue 30-10-2008
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FeaturesCrisis, what crisis?
The approaching recession holds no fears for David Sweeney, high net worth specialist at Sterling Insurance. He tells Lauren MacGillivray that he’s pushing ahead with his target of £100m premium by 2010.
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NewsAviva shares up 15% as it unveils £1.3bn surplus
Chief executive insists company’s capital position is strong though volumes may fall.
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NewsHiscox adds £210m to syndicates’ capital
Lloyd's insurer plans to take advantage of market turmoil.
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NewsAll eyes on insurers as contagion spreads
Bank of England report and falling share prices stoke fears that insurance sector will be hit hard.
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NewsFehler vows to carry on Andrew Paddick’s legacy
New chairman of Broker Direct states his policy.
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NewsPaulson: no US bail-out cash for UK insurers
But British firms insist their capital position is strong and they don’t want help.
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NewsBesso lands five-year Turkish jewellers’ deal
Broker designs bespoke policy for 10,000-member jewellers’ association.
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News in brief
Web hits motor insurers Price comparison sites have hit motor insurers’ profit margins and are forcing them to rethink their pricing, distribution, marketing and brand strategies, according to research by EMB, the actuarial and business consultant. The study found that the websites account for about 40% of new motor policies ...
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NewsBuilders warned of dangers in cut-price tenders
FSA warns contractors against cutting corners to save money.
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FeaturesCops, robbers and you
The Johnson family robbed the rich and went to jail, but one insurer accused police of dragging their feet over the high-value case. Was it right, and should the industry be more worried about an upsurge in fraudulent claims? Danny Walkinshaw reports.
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NewsDownturn forces Quinn to pull out of European markets
Insurer will run off businesses in Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. In Dublin, boss steps down after £2.6m fine from regulator.
