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In BusinessThe scheme that runs on empty
The owner of an unoccupied property will usually discover that their insurance is limited to the basics. We look at a scheme that can cover all eventualities
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ClaimsIf the shoe fits …
Claims, seen as the ‘Cinderella’ of the industry, has often struggled to assert itself. But a recent report on future strategies finds the neglected sector is learning what it needs to do to ensure it has a happy ever after
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NewsLloyd’s posts record breaking results
Insurance giant hits £3.9bn profit but warns of constraints in 2010
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News AnalysisThe only broker in Baghdad
With the constant threat of violence and crippling security costs, most brokers view Iraq as a no-go area. But one – Culver – has gone there. Partner-in-situ Jonathan Biles talks about living and working in a war zone and the opportunities he sees in the rebuild
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NewsZurich found in breach of Data Protection Act
Insurer pledges to tighten up security procedures following loss of customer data back-up tape
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NewsAJG nabs Lloyd’s broker FirstCity
Gallagher UK to incorporate FirstCity into new financial and professional risks arm
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NewsFSCS blames PPI as broker levy total reaches £61.4m
Industry scheme drops £20m interim levy, but initial estimate for 2010/11 is revised up by £10.9m
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NewsHSBC Insurance Brokers goes out on a high with profit up 20%
Results boosted by 65% increase in revenues from Middle East business
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NewsSurvey finds brokers in good health, but insurers less happy
Broker profits are up, with faster growth expected, but insurer declines in income and profit dampened optimism
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NewsBroker valuations crash from multiples of seven to 1.3
Consolidations and start-ups expected despite flat market
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NewsHenderson signs on latest acquisition and hints at more
Broker is in the early stages of a 'significant' tie-up
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People & OpinionLeader: Quinn’s luck finally runs out
The controversial Irish insurer is yet again in the firing line
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NewsBudget backtracks on IPT following industry lobbying
Backdated tax proposals scrapped – small brokers collecting since December face refund headache
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Markets & RisksLaws of nature
The Environmental Liability Directive has been law in the UK since March last year, but many clients – and even some brokers – are still ignorant of its impact. Legislation in this area is only going to increase, so now’s the time to get informed. It might even lead to ...
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NewsOval buy-back bosses join networks
Rebranded Wilkinson Rodgers and Tett Hamilton sign up to Broker Network and Willis Commercial Network, respectively
