Latest News – Page 1805
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3i backed Hyperion seeks regional UK expansion
Chief executive confirms group is looking to branch out into construction and property.
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NewsTowergate begins Fusion overhaul with management departures
Underwriting agency confident of reaching binding agreement with RSA despite notice being served by the insurer.
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Comments/Letters
Brokers shouldn’t put up with bad service
Groupama’s Laurent Matras asks if the writing is on the wall for traditional insurers.
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Amlin seeks more broker stakes after Miles Smith investment
Lloyd’s insurer plans to expand UK distribution capacity through broker partnerships.
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FSA signals tough new stance with record fine for Hastings
£735,000 fine imposed for failing to provide customers with adequate assistance after policy cancellations.
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Comments/Letters
Cases prove rehab works
The recent Insurance Times debate (Question Times, 17 July) was a fairly accurate portrayal of the current state of play of rehabilitation in the personal injury (PI) world. I would however take issue with the statement that “Rehabilitation….lacked credibility given the lack of data.” There was also discussion about ...
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NewsIslington council faces court action over joining LAML
RMP launches legal action against second council.
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Results in brief
BeazleyBeazley kicked off the Lloyd’s results season reporting that its profits were down by 25% for the first half of 2008, falling to £45m compared to £60.2m for the same period last year.Beazley blamed the profit fall on a sharp reduction in investment income.Gross written premiums were down 6% to ...
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NewsNU signs up Beckett for focus on small broker business
UKGI chairman given role of developing relationships and providing compliance support.
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News Analysis
Underwriters stake a claim
As the skills shortage hits, insurers are moving staff around their businesses, starting with their claims departments. Mark Skinsley reports.
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Quinn removed from RICS list
Insurer's withdrawal from rating service disqualifies it from surveyors' approval.
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Burma Campaign calls for workers to name and shame
Protest campaign calls on insurance workers to help.
