All Opinion articles – Page 30
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FeaturesBrendan McManus
As an underwriter-turned-broker, Willis’s UK chief executive is a true convert, eager to promote the sector and relishing its fast pace and client interaction. But behind the enthusiasm is a fierce protectiveness of his business
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People & OpinionChris O'Kane
Aspen’s decision to split its reinsurance and insurance businesses has opened a new chapter for the Bermuda-based group.We meet the man at the helm
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ClaimsGood faith? Practise what you preach
Claims farming may give insurers a bad name but, as long as we’re pocketing big sums from the practice, it’s a name we partly deserve
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News AnalysisThe great investor
Despite turning 80 later this year, Warren Buffett has no intention of slowing down if his recent stake in Munich Re is anything to go by. Here, we look at Buffett’s sprawling business empire, and where he may go next
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People & OpinionLeader: The politicians saw sense. So should we
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Surely words that rang true for the insurance industry this week, when the government announced that it would not perform a U-turn on pleural plaques just hours before the devastating effect claims farmers have had on the industry ...
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People & OpinionWhere next for personal lines?
The threats to the personal lines broker are many. But those that think ahead and take action now will survive and prosper
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Online onlyAon UK chairman Manduca gets new advisory role
Manduca on the board of Alexander Proudfoot Company
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Comparethemarket.com responds to growth with three hires
Aggregator plans to consolidate market position
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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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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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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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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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People & OpinionLeader: The high-flyers are diving back in
As restrictive covenants begin to expire, the entrepreneurs will be making their comeback
