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When business crumbles
Businesses are still reluctant to take out business continuity cover, despite foot-and-mouth and high-profile web viruses. There has never been a better time to sell cover, says John Jackson.
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At any rate
The Independent collapse was further proof that rating agencies don't always get it right. Adrian Leonard examines their role in today's market.
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The human touch
Call centres revolutionised the industry in the 1990s. Claire Veares looks at how call-centre technology can slash costs for insurers.
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Adjusters vs Assessors
As claims handling becomes more efficient, loss adjusters are turning to loss assessing. Kathryn McCarthy asks can poacher turn gamekeeper?
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Are we beating fraud?
The insurance industry is in full swing in its battle against fraud - clever interviewing techniques and shared databases are designed to reduce the damage. But is it working? Paddy Gourlay investigates.
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Solicitors' benefits warning
The Consumers' Association has warned solicitors they must inform clients of benefits they receive from suppliers.This comes after Insurance Times readers complained about a letter circulated to p ...
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Global business analysed
Property insurer FM Global has a new risk assessment service called Business Impact Analysis, which it says can help companies identify risks in the increasingly complex global marketplace.Busines ...
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Capita tipped to bid for Miller Fisher
Capita, the business outsourcing giant, is understood to be preparing a bid for ailing insurance service provider Miller Fisher.Miller Fisher was in talks with an unnamed buyer, thought to be Capi ...
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Is bigger really better?
As insurers consolidate and grow, outsourcing companies are consolidating too. Can bigger companies provide the right service? Amanda Swinburn reports.
