All Opinion articles – Page 28
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News AnalysisTime on our hands?
The clock is ticking on the deadline for Solvency II. At the Insurance Times roundtable, there were calls for pragmatism and cool heads, mixed with worries about costs and fears over getting bogged down with detail
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ClaimsLoss leader
Having developed a successful career in insurance, including stints at Churchill and RBSI, Charles Crawford jumped ship last year to become chief executive of loss adjuster Davies Group. Here, he speaks about his experiences on the other side
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ClaimsThe need for speed
Streamlining the system for injury claims arising from motor accidents is welcome, but costs and courtroom congestion are a worry
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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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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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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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People & OpinionLeader: Quinn’s luck finally runs out
The controversial Irish insurer is yet again in the firing line
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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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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
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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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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 & 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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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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NewsGreenway leads talks on Biba/IIB tie-up
Bradshaw says two bodies have works closely on recent issues
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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
