All People & Opinion articles – Page 13
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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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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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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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People & OpinionLeader: Do not adjust your sets…
The future's bright, for those that are ready for it
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People & OpinionIndependents will rise again
The energy and imagination of independent brokers could breathe new life into the fight to break the vicious circle on pricing
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People & OpinionChris Blackham
The former Layton Blackham boss has a new job at Howden. He tells us about his role and why the offer from the Lloyd’s broker persauded him to give up long days on the golf course
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People & OpinionBringing back the consumer faith in PPI
As PPI awaits final measures from the Competition Commission, how can it repair its reputation?
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People & OpinionLeader: Your chance to tell them what you want
With the general election now looking a dead cert for May, it’s time to think about what we want from the politicians asking for our votes
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People & OpinionIndustrial strength performance
Results emerging from the Lloyd’s market are excellent, but will the soft market cause problems for the future?
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People & OpinionThe importance of being loyal
Motor insurers can boost profitability by improving customer loyalty
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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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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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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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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
