All Online only articles – Page 172
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'Is Direct Line set for Haste-led takeover?'
A private equity take-over led by Andy Haste would be the perfect solution for Direct Line
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More facts emerge over fined Bury broker
Another week, another tale of brokers in trouble with the FSA. Financial difficulty is often cited as a factor, so will a continuing tough economy result in more shady dealings coming to light?
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Haste bid promises big changes at Direct Line
Ex-RSA boss has joined private equity contest for Direct Line Group
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The knowledge: personal lines property
The latest edition of our monthly Knowledge series focuses on brokers’ fight back for market share in personal lines property
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Beazley broker cutback: no gain without pain
Smaller brokers should view insurers trimming back their panels as an opportunity, not an attack
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Where is the future for AXA Personal lines?
AXA’s ‘portfolio cleansing’ could include personal lines if its new bosses don’t sort out the ailing motor business
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Legal blog: Adding insult to injury
If insurers are to take stronger action against fraud they need firm backing from the courts
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ECJ impact still uncertain
The Treasury has gathered sobering facts and figures from insurers – but the truth is no-one knows what the full effect of the ECJ ruling will be
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The Knowledge: Personal lines property – The buy
Panels are on the rise as providers spread the risk. Plus brokers get savvy with aggregator sites
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The Knowledge: Personal lines property – the big story
Spending on new flood defences is being slashed as premiums begin to rise
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The Knowledge: Personal lines property – Timeline
Brand is more important than price in affinity lines
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The Knowledge: Personal lines property - the people
Extreme weather is having a huge impact on all sides of the industry
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The Knowledge: Personal lines property – sentiment survey
We asked you about the changes and challenges for personal lines property Here’s what you said …
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Why now for schemes?
Insurance Times launches Schemes in Focus to recognise the importance of schemes to brokers
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Flood losses: good news for rates
RSA’s £50m estimate shows industry should be able to take losses from recent floods in its stride
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Spotlight: Flooding - Finding a solution
Many parts of the country have flooded this summer, with the cost to insurers running into the hundreds of millions. Now more than ever, the government and insurance industry need to come up with a solution to pay for defences and ensure that flood-prone homes are still insurable
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Spotlight: Flooding - the market's views
We talk to key market players on the implications of increased flooding and how the industry, and government, should tackle it
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Scheme doctor: Chris Withers, MMA Insurance
The MMA schemes manager talks about the challenges of schemes, the best way to set them up and how to meet customers’ demands for tailored products
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Does broker salvation lie in a specialist service?
As hard-up businesses push to save money on premiums, schemes is increasingly establishing itself as an area where the broker can add real value