All articles by Sam Barker – Page 17
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Thursday - Hiscox and Bluefin spat raises questions
In cancelling its agency agreement with Bluefin, Hiscox questioned the AXA-owned broker’s independence and impartiality. Will other insurers follow suit against the insurer-owned broker model?
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This WeekProfit for carriers is our priority, says Ink
Chief executive denies high charges compared to rivals
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Online onlyMoneysupermarket to launch motor iPhone app
Aggregator plans to expand app into other lines
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This WeekEquity plans to sell 51% of ‘non-core’ broker
Over-5os broker Insurance Dialogue is on the market to private equity investors
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This WeekDirect Line pilot may open door to telematics boom
Reduced cost of fitting new equipment prompts insurer to explore concept again
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Online onlyPrivate equity circles Equity's over 50's broker
IAG UK, which owns stake in broker through Equity Insurance Group, plans to sell share
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Online onlyMet gets 3000 riot claims from insurers
Charles Taylor Adjusting and Davies Group to validate the claims
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Friday - Allianz keeps it steady
They might not be earth-shattering but Allianz’s latest results represent a strong and steady performance, while the UK Export Finance relaunch looks to be particularly good news for SMEs
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This WeekQBE alleges ex-staff poached workmates
Company is suing three former employees for damages
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This WeekXL tops solicitors’ PI list as premium hits new high
Unrated insurers ERIC and Alpha snapped up over £8m of business apiece
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Online onlyTotal solicitors' PI market premiums rise £42.2m
XL Insurance takes the top spot with 18.2% market share
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Online onlyRevealed: solicitors' PI market breakdown 2011-2012
We chart the market and explain the numbers
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Online onlyQBE sues ex-staff over claims of poaching
QBE seeks damages after staff quit to launch new business at rival
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Online onlyDaily briefing: Friday – Sweet music for RBSI
RBSI’s third-quarter results back up Paul Geddes’ relentless optimism, but celebrations are on hold at Covea
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Online onlyAA reveals details of telematics scheme
Groupama, Markerstudy and Sabre behind AA scheme
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Online onlyBMW in talks to include insurance telematics in new cars
Car manufacturer in consultation with telematics providers
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This WeekTelematics: why everyone's talking about it
BMW’s proposed move into telematics has got the industry talking again
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Online onlyWillis boss Plumeri talks up acquisitions
Broker now has “the time and the taste” for buying
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IT InterviewHoward Lickens, Clear Insurance Management
The Clear Insurance chief exec’s style may be informal but he’s far from casual about growing his firm and its means of engaging with customers
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This WeekTalking points: The Towergate management shake-up
A closer look at the changes made by new chief executive Mark Hodges
