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No place like home
Backchat was comforted when it received a survey from BUPA International, the world’s largest expat insurer, claiming that nine out of ten expatriates would recommend a life abroad.As the early nights set in, the rain falls and the wind blows, it is reassuring to know that three in every four ...
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Broker sets off on Sahara adventure
Brokers are notorious for taking part in wild activities, and Tim Bell is no different.The Manchester broker, a team leader at Caunce O’Hara, is swapping Salford for the Sahara in a three-week charity car rally to Mali with his dad this month.After a charity parachute jump last year, Bell will ...
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News in brief
25-year flood strategyThe ABI has called on the government to develop a 25-year strategy to manage Britain’s growing flood risk, to include an investment programme and stronger planning controls. Its report, Summer Floods 2007: Learning the Lessons, also called for improved national leadership and coordination with national targets for reducing ...
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New Marsh chief ponders MGA model
Former AIG UK boss returns to revive growth at broking giant by reducing complexity
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Misleading websites warning
One in four adverts on financial firms’ websites is misleading, the FSA has found.A significant minority of websites fail to present information in a fair and clear way, according to a review of 77 firm’s websites carried out by the regulator.The FSA has published examples of good and bad practice ...
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Equity Red Star aims to grow household account
Norwich Union chief executive Igal Mayer has defended the insurance industry in front of MPs who have accused it of trying to “backtrack” on offering cover to householders in flood-hit areas.Giving evidence to the Commons environment select committee, Mayer said the industry simply wanted to reduce the risk to an ...
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News AnalysisNetworking with Towergate
Towergate’s acquisition of Broker Network has raised many questions among the network’s members. Will the deal prove to be good news for both broker and network? Tom Flack and Danny Walkinshaw report
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Steps needed to cut UK terror threat, says Levene
Lloyd’s chairman calls for action after report highlights home-grown terror boost
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Ex-RBS director to head Zurich’s retail division
Zurich has poached former Royal Bank of Scotland director Mike Quinton to head up its retail and partnerships division.The move to put both divisions under one managing director echoes a similar structure at Zurich’s European level that was put in place by Theo Bouts, chief executive of direct and partnership ...
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RBSI unveils restructuring changes
Move is said to create growth and stop its brands from competing against one another
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Why the government must support the ABI
The ABI’s director general Stephen Haddrill summed up the situation neatly this week when he stated that: “This summer’s devastating floods highlight the urgent need for a long-term strategy based around more investment, national coordination and better land use planning.” His comments come as the ABI launched a new ...
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Assurant renames UK underwriting companies
Niche insurer to develop financial services proposition
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Biba renews Loss recovery with Lorega
Loss recovery rates reduced following Biba renewal
