All Opinion articles – Page 27
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People & OpinionLeader: Time to decide
As Gordon Brown this week fired the starting gun on the general election, it was the Conservatives who swept to power with a landslide victory at the Insurance Times Hustings event, polling 75% of the ballot. We asked: which party would be best for the general insurance market?
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People & OpinionFrank O’Halloran and Steven Burns
The top men in QBE are in London to talk about the restructuring of the group’s European management, and they reveal that they have their eye on more acquisitions
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NewsIndustry leaders back Tories in poll
Insurance Times hustings revealed just 7% support to Labour
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Online onlySouth heads up rebranded HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh chief executive takes charge of Marsh Brokers Limited
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Online onlyMarsh launches MBL as HSBC deal completes
Transitional phase to last until end of calender year
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Online onlyGiles swoops on Cooper Gay's FSJ
Giles discussing acquisition of FSJ with Lloyd's broker
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People & OpinionLeader: Quinn’s luck finally runs out
The controversial Irish insurer is yet again in the firing line
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People & OpinionSweeping the decks before the election
The proposed Financial Services Bill still advocates lumping bank and insurers together in regulation. That just won’t wash, says Lord Hunt
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News AnalysisThe only broker in Baghdad
With the constant threat of violence and crippling security costs, most brokers view Iraq as a no-go area. But one – Culver – has gone there. Partner-in-situ Jonathan Biles talks about living and working in a war zone and the opportunities he sees in the rebuild
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Online onlyOne half of HNW broker Smith Greenfield leaves
Giles Greenfield and marketing director considering new opportunities
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People & OpinionReasons to be cautious
Don’t be seduced by the improved results of last year. There still could be difficult times ahead if you’re not sensible
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NewsGreenway leads talks on Biba/IIB tie-up
Bradshaw says two bodies have works closely on recent issues
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People & OpinionBarbara Merry
Hardy’s chief executive seems to have a knack for successful manoeuvres, steering through the tough times with apparent ease. We meet the woman who always gets it right
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People & OpinionLetter to the editor: loss assessors and the FSA
Peter Thompson, chief executive of Thompson & Bryan Ltd, responds to our recent article on loss assessors
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ClaimsAll for one and one for all?
The government’s proposals for collective class action-style redress will pose particular challenges for the insurance industry
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People & OpinionLeader: Discreet Hodson is holding the aces
Oval’s Phillip Hodson is a consolidator boss who likes to negotiate and do things properly – while staying out of the limelight
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In BusinessWorking 9 to 5? If only ...
Your PA can be a vital business asset – a seamless organiser, guarder of secrets and appeaser of bad moods. We talk to those who’ve found the perfect partner
