All People & Opinion articles – Page 4
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People & OpinionInterview: Martin South, Marsh
From a job that took him to all corners of the globe, Marsh’s head of UK operations now has his feet firmly on the ground. But returning the company to profitability and looking for opportunities to expand in the UK have provided new challenges
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People & OpinionInterview: Brendan Devine and Andy Watson, Ageas
The men behind the shake-up of Ageas’s retail business explain how the new commercial unit will work – and how recent purchase Kwik-Fit fits in
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People & OpinionBill Gloyn: Facing the future without a paddle
We need a convincing plan for flood cover after 2013, or the consequences will be catastrophic
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People & OpinionEric Galbraith: It's time to unite and fight
Brokers need to act together to ensure that the FSCS review doesn’t result in excessive and inappropriate regulation
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People & OpinionLeader: Fight for what is fair
Enough is enough: the already exorbitant FSCS levy leaped 50% this week
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People & OpinionInterview: Martin Oliver, Barbon
He may have personality and charm, but Barbon’s chief executive has most impressed the industry by salvaging a thriving business from the carnage left by building firm Erinaceous’ collapse. We met him to discuss past, present and future
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People & OpinionKeith Curling: It’s best to build on years of experience
The lack of knowledge in contractor networks gives property policyholders a raw deal
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People & OpinionSimon Cooter: Let’s get to the heart of the matter
Ask the public how they perceive general insurance and you might get little more than ‘meerkats and opera singers’. What a shame
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People & OpinionLeader: The next generation
Succession is the next question that Towergate must answer
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People & OpinionLeader: A battle of wills
Can the market hold its nerve and raise rates to the necessary level?
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People & OpinionJon Walker: Innovation? It’s right in front of you
Why book an expensive motivational speaker, when you can find inspiration and enthusiasm within your own organisation?
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People & OpinionCrash test for bogus whiplash claims
A more efficient assessment process is vital in tackling the recent 60% rise in whiplash payouts
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People & OpinionLeader: A true profession
An extended period of slow growth will the attractiveness of the insurance sector to job candidates
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People & OpinionLeader: A little help from above
The government is duty bound to support the industry
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People & OpinionRichard Hobbs: New year, new approach to regulation
As the legislative backlash to the banking crisis continues apace, Richard Hobbs looks for signs that insurance concerns will not be overlooked
