All Opinion articles – Page 31
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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
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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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NewsBlackham considers post at Bluefin rival
Founders of new broker Aquilla approached former colleague Blackham
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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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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 ...
