News Analysis – Page 253
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AXA pledges better broker service
Insurer admits 'inconsistent' performance in commercial lines
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The future is in our hands
With the business community finally taking heed of environmentalists, Verity Adams discovers how insurers are addressing the problem of climate change
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Looking for the subtle entry point
Elliot Lane says AXA is still keen to beat Norwich Union and direct could be the answer
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How insurance will be caught in the net?
Anthony Hilton says the value in placing risks relies on the knowledge of a few middlemen, but the internet has the power and access to change all that
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Alec Finch profits plunge 75% as soft market bites
The softening commercial market hit Manchester broker, Alec Finch Group, which saw profits tumble by 75% in 2006. Pre-tax profits for the year were £126,724 compared to £478,200 a year earlier. The news comes just weeks after the broker was acquired by French intermediary, Verlingue.The group blamed the slump ...
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Provident price tag scares off suitors
Under-performing motor specialist put up for sale for £230m
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Broker Academy to offer range of training
AXA and Biba team up with the Faculty of Insurance Brokers in landmark initiative
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Tesco insurers fight £155m tunnel claim
Insurers refuse to pay out on claim for railway tunnel collapse
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Chasing the laggards
The Lloyd's market appears to be reaching the contract certainty targets set by the FSA, but the regional market still has much to do. Katy Dowell reports
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Flashing the cash
Elliot Lane says the inflated prices being paid for brokers will deliver the customers, but won't guarantee performance
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AXA is taking control of its destiny
Grant Ellis says the gathering pace of insurers buying brokers is simply a move to protect revenue
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Household rates could rise after storms
Allianz Cornhill says impact of storms could slow softening in home market
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Gloves are off, says Prime chief
Staff restrictions expire on start-up professional indemnity broker
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Independent trial moves closer
Preparatory hearing for three directors accused of conspiracy to defraud
