Latest News – Page 1556
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NewsFlood simulation gives Aviva an edge on assessing risk
Model will enable the insurer to price risk with greater accuracy
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NewsBiba releases broker liability guide
Publication aims to help brokers understand their liabilities when advising clients
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NewsBiba warns against Tory plan to fund consumer advice line
Proposed financial advice hotline would be paid for via a levy on the financial services sector
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People & OpinionLeader: A knock-out blow or a second chance?
Quinn's coming out fighting but, whatever the outcome, it will be some time before the insurer gets back to business as usual
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In BusinessThe value of care and empathy
A conversation with his cleaner led one company boss to devise a scheme to help disabled people insure their vehicles. We find this North-West broker reaping the benefit
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ClaimsHome, sweet home
Insurers rushed to outsource claims handling a few years ago, with many looking to save money by using companies in other countries. We report that concerns over quality and hidden costs mean that many are set to take their business back in-house
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Special ReportsLondon IT Pack 2010: Stars in their eyes
This year’s IT Pack series got off to a glittering start in London late last month with young brokers determined to network and grab advice from senior industry figures – and from Levi Roots of Dragons’ Den fame
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NewsQ409 brings hope that trade credit claims are declining
Insurers’ costs escalated in 2009, but final-quarter reduction is hailed as ‘significant improvement’
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NewsDowngrade for AXA group
Rating agency says the company's strategy and earnings will counterbalance capital inadequacy
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NewsCarole Nash profits take dip with fewer bikers on the road
Drop in two-wheelers ‘a surprise’, says broker, and reveals it is on the look-out for acquisitions
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NewsSean Quinn: ‘I wouldn’t be blaming anybody, only myself’
Quinn takes some responsibility but says regulator's decision was 'worst in Irish corporate history'
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NewsGresham looks to create another Giles
Company searching for a specialist broker following claims investment
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NewsBrittain seeks new opportunities as Finsure is put into run-off
NIG's Thornton steps into MD post as redundancies are expected in London and Peterborough offices
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NewsCooper Gay’s Oliva MGA is now writing business
Chief exec Esser has 'high hopes' for the operation as the group posts 29% increase in turnover
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NewsChaucer price peaks amid talk
Takeover speculation mounts, though shares rise linked to lower-than-expected cat losses
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NewsQuinn sets out plan for return to the UK
Regulator to scrutinise group’s business case pending High Court decision
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NewsKey insurers will see a draft of QIS5 later this week
The study will test how Solvency II capital requirements work in practice
