All Insurance Times articles in On-Line Archive – Page 749
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Major building fire in Manchester
There has been a major building fire on Dale Street in Manchester city centre.According to reports a cordon has been raised and over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze.The initial fire spread to a neighbouring building where efforts are now being concentrated.
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Earthquake claims could reach tens of millions
The earthquake which struck Kent in the early hours of Saturday morning could result in tens of millions of pounds worth of insurance claims, according to the Association of British Insurers.The earthquake, which hit 4.3 on the Richter scale, caused structural damage to hundreds of buildings in the Folkestone area ...
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Research: customer service remains critical to profitability
More than 61% of consumers see improvements from three years ago, but key pockets of frustration continue...
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GAB: Earthquake update
On 28 April 2007, an earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Folkestone in Kent. GAB Robins said that it received a number of emergency instructions over the weekend from insurers.According to GAB a large number of chimney stacks partially collapsed damaging roof coverings and cars parked in ...
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Quinn sues over risk equalisation exemption
The Quinn group has started legal proceedings against the government over this Week's emergency legislation on risk equalization exemption.Quinn has said it welcomes many of the conclusions reached in the Barrington Report and, in particular, the recognition that the main impediment to competition in the private health insurance market in ...
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THB secures senior markets specialist
Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath & Bond has appointed Peter English in the new role of development director...
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Quote of the Week
"It's not about being allowed to take them because a government authority or industry regulator says we can take them." Joe Plumeri, Willis chairman and chief executive, commenting on the decision to reject supplemental compensation proposals.
