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Amlin's capacity bid after WTC losses increase
Amlin plc is making a recommended offer on behalf of Amlin Corporate Member Ltd to acquire all of the outstanding capacity on Syndicate 2001, for the 2003 and each subsequent year of account, not alre ...
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Drivers to pay for all accidents with cyclistsMotor premiums could rise by £50 as a result of EU proposals to make drivers liable for accidents with cyclists, said the RAC.Under the propo …
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Who wants to be a motor claims manager?
Ann Austin, claims manager for Claimsplus, reveals all about her job and responsibilities
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Make the uninsured pay
Uninsured driving is not taken seriously by the courts. If it were, the industry might not have to fork out for claims and levies, says Ian Ritchie
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Goods carriers
The Research Department analyses the features available on policies for commercial vehicles from major providers
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Struck by fear
After Selby, reinsurers are reluctant to keep offering unlimited liability motor cover. Jason Woolfe reports on the market's fear that lightning may strike twice
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Costly events
Now that the lawyers have stopped arguing, uninsured loss recovery is set to storm the after-the-event insurance market, claims Theodore Agnew
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Wood's Touch
Enigmatic Peter Wood has been keeping a low profile since the launch of esure. But, with a little coaxing, Helene Dancer persuaded esure's top dog to open up
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Stop Thieves
With alarms and immobilisers almost standard, and the rise of tracking, car thieves have taken to stealing cars using the owner's keys. Christine Seib investigates the steps the security sector is taking
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Pay attention to digital
Digital imaging is now widely accepted in the industry. Christopher McKevitt investigates the technology behind a new form of accident management
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Specialist wheels for big players
Standard motor insurance was at the core of many provincial brokers' businesses until direct writers, intermediary call centres and shrinking commissions overheated the sector, writes Caroline Jordan .As premiums dried up, a number of brokers looked to the non-standard motor arena including coaches, minibuses and motorbikes to bump up revenues. ...
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Driving a hard bargain?
If you think motor insurance is under siege in the UK, you should tryoperating in Ireland. A public outcry over regular four-figure premium rates caused the government to launch an investigation into alleged profiteering. The resulting Motor Insurance Advisory Board report criticised insurers and lawyers. Insurance Times gathered brokers, underwriters ...
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Death of a car salesman
No one trusts a used car salesman. But now no one will cover them either. John Jackson reports on the trouble car dealerships are having
