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This WeekInvestigation: Justice by postcode
Where in the country an injury claim is heard can be crucial, as we report in the second half of our investigation into whiplash
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Online onlyTowergate Underwriting turns after-tax loss into small profit
CCV and Paymentshield post reduced profits in 2010 but remain stable
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Online onlyColosso to quit after Gallagher takeover
Colosso to quit as Gallagher reshapes company without retail boss
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This WeekIT Investigates: Dr ‘no’ - one man’s stand against injury fraud
As whiplash claims rise while accident figures fall, the first part of our investigation looks at the medical angle of exaggerated personal injury claims
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IT Interview
Mike Wilkins
IAG’s Mike Wilkins pulls no punches when talking about his company’s unstable past, which just makes him more resolute about the future, finds Lauren Gow
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Breaking NewsBluefin managing director resigns
Bluefin’s managing director of underwriting Kevin Hancock has resigned, Insurance Times has learnt.
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Breaking NewsCCV buys 80% stake in Antur
Culllum Capital Ventures (CCV) has bought an 80% stake in Welsh broker Antur Insurance.The Antur management team will keep the remaining 20%. All staff will be retained.Swansea-based Antur controls £25m GWP and concentrates on commercial lines business.CCV chief executive Michael Rea said: “We are naturally delighted to bring a business ...
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Online onlyAbbey mulling law firm purchase
Legal fees insurance provider Abbey Protection is strongly considering buying a law firm to take advantage of the forthcoming deregulation of legal services.The introduction of alternative business structures (ABS) under the Legal Services Act, which will allow companies to provide legal services previously restricted solely to law firms, has been ...
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Online onlyCompare profit with Broker Intel
Insurance Times has created a new, interactive web tool, enabling brokers to dig deep into the financial performance of their competitors. Broker Intel is designed to let brokers, insurers and industry consultants compare the revenue, profit and productivity of the UK’s Top 50 Brokers. The web-based information service, which is ...
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Online onlyBrit issues warning over distribution breakdown
Shops’ shelves could be left bare of basic staples such as milk and bread if truck drivers fail to comply with forthcoming EU regulations, Brit has warned . A new EU-wide regime of driver certification of professional competence (Driver CPC) will affect hundreds of thousands of employed and self-employed truck ...
