Latest News – Page 1998
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Backchat
New French connection
As the controversy continues in the insurance market over the question of insurers buying brokers, Backchat has tapped into a vein of relief in relation to the latest moves in this area.Following Groupama’s acquisition last week of a majority stake in commercial broker Bollington, one Francophile broker quipped: “At last, ...
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Reserves lost their sparkle
It was a curious tale of insurance, gemstones and the FSA. David King, the insurance entrepreneur who was banned from the City for life this week, based his insurance businesses on a claimed $63m stash of rubies, sapphires and corporate bonds in a New Orleans vault. He also relied on ...
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Allianz warns on ‘right’ D&O cover
Allianz advises risk managers to check their D&O policies to ensure relevant coverage
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KC Partners announces Allianz Insurance as first strategic partner
SSP's business network, KC Partners, names Allianz as first partner for new commercial initiative
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ABI says Discrimination Law Review proposals are way forward
Insurance proposals in the Discrimination Law Review are sensible, says the ABI
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Online onlyLiberty sponsors Le Mans cavalcade
Syndicate hosts a group of brokers and underwriters for a drive to the famous Sarthe Circuit
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Aon backs claims paying index
Broker's own index shows high performance of insurers' claims service
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Dual results a picture of growth
German and Australian operations boost Dual performance
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Direct Line attacks price comparison websites
Research finds confusion among consumers about what price comparison sites actually provide
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CBG to fund acquisitions by share issue
Placings of over 2 million new shares to raise £3m
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Aviva chief to join Africa charity
Richard Harvey confirms plans to join Concern Universal to work in rural communities in Africa
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AXA upgraded to 'AA'
Standard & Poor’s cites Winterthur integration and excellent ERM in rating decision
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Indie trial: claims recording inconsistent with Independent guidelines
Prosecutors have re-examined their first witness in the ‘Independent three’ trial
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Groupama Healthcare recruits
Groupama Healthcare has created Provider Relations Manager role
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Kwik-Fit Insurance makes its first acquisition
Kwik-Fit Insurance has bought 100% share capital of Express Insurance
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DAS records profitable year
Legal business and ATE contribute to satisfactory performance
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IIB responds to FSA commission probe
Trade body says no consumer benefit from mandatory disclosure
