All Opinion articles – Page 30
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Special ReportsBirmingham roundtable: Only the strong survive
It’s a tough time out there, what with a persistent soft market, the country’s slow creep out of recession, and current political uncertainty. The first of our AXA roundtables tackled these topics and more and there were some interesting conclusions
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Online onlyIndependent broker blog: A web of intrigue
Peter Smits considers how to resolve his online headache
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Online onlyBlackham tipped to join former colleagues at Aquilla
Chris Blackham could chair start-up property broker
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People & OpinionReturn of the M&A market
After a constrained year for mergers and acquisitions, 2010 is already showing signs of a renewed buoyancy for buy-outs
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People & OpinionGetting real on rates
It’s no use hoping in vain for the calls for rate increases to become a reality, warns Wilhelm Zeller
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FeaturesPeter Wood: Calm and in control
The buy-out of Lloyds’ major stake in Esure by founder Peter Wood marks an exciting new time for the online insurer. But Wood insists patience and hard work is the name of the game for now. Here, he reveals how he stays ahead of the pack, and what’s next for ...
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People & OpinionInterview: Bob Van Gieson
All-American guy turned globe trotter, DUAL’s ebullient chief executive has developed his own way of doing things over the past 40 years. And, while the journey hasn’t always been smooth, his enthusiasm hasn’t faltered
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NewsBlackham considers post at Bluefin rival
Founders of new broker Aquilla approached former colleague Blackham
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NewsKerry London reaps benefits of staff cuts and restructure
Broker estimates annual savings of £750,000 from reduced headcount
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People & OpinionLeader: The high-flyers are diving back in
As restrictive covenants begin to expire, the entrepreneurs will be making their comeback
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NewsWood won’t buy back ‘his baby’ Direct Line
We will focus on development of brands, not flotation, adds Esure founder
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NewsUnions threaten AA with strike action in pensions protest
AA insists new terms are 'far more generous' than those offered by other companies
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ClaimsInsurance Times top 20 personalities in claims
As reforms and revamps hit the headlines, the oft-forgotten claims sector is ready for its close-up. From the enthusiastic newcomers to the industry stalwarts,we present the characters having a real influence
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Online onlyOn the QT: Old pals act
Sid is excited by the return of an old broker pal and considers a new career offering bullying advice
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Online onlyLondon market insurers and brokers ride with rugby legend
Amlin has sent staff and brokers on a charity bike ride with former England Rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio
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Online onlyInsurance sector hit by increasing resignations
Firms failing to meet expectations, according to survey
