All Supplements articles – Page 7
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SupplementsGalbraith in focus
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith spoke to Tom Flack in a televised interview on insurancetimes.co.uk.
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SupplementsEase the tension
The stressful nature of the industry is causing many to turn to excessive drinking, so employers should step in to help. Lauren MacGillivray reports.
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SupplementsConflicts, transparency and disclosure – whatever next?
What are the potential outcomes of the FSA Discussion Paper?
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SupplementsChannel hopping
As the going gets tough in the UK, brokers are eyeing opportunities abroad. James Dean reports.
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SupplementsRevenge of the aggregators
New research shows how brokers should be working with aggregators, but it could already be too late. Sarah Kennedy reports.
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SupplementsTop 50 Insurers 2007
2007 has been something of an annus horribilis for insurers but now is not the time to lose heart says Ellen Bennett
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SupplementsTop 50 Brokers 2007
Next year's broker listings will look very different as the mergers and acquisition storm gathers pace
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SupplementsMotor
The motor insurance market is an over-crowded highway. Brokers are continuing to face a torrid time, with aggregators and direct players reducing further the dwindling share brokers have in motor. In response brokers are seeking to reduce their cut of commission, pay an aggregator or more likely, get out of ...
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SupplementsLegal Report - Questions that could put brokers in the firing line
A review of insurance contract law recommends shifting insureds’ responsibility to brokers. Ling Ong and Michael Walkington explain
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Go local, stay local
Small business insurance used to be the exclusive domain of local brokers, but as others move in they have to adapt their model. Chris Wheal reports
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The lure of small fish
Small independent brokers are getting more attention from insurers as the effects of consolidation bring new challenges. Chris Wheal reports
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Seeing through broker transparency
Regional brokers have locked horns with the big national brokers over commission disclosure, but it may be a lost cause. Caroline Jordan reports
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Can brokers cope when the cash crisis bites?
The US sub-prime crisis is starting to have an impact in the UK, so how will this affect brokers? Caroline Jordan asks six insurance professionals for their opinions
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Biba on the opportunities and threats
Danny Walkinshaw asked chief executive Eric Galbraith nine key questions about the shape of the industry to come.
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Market analysis
In this three page analysis special, Insurance Times writers look behind the headlines to ask what this autumn’s key developments really mean for brokers.
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Will the 2008 Budget bring good news?
The Chancellor outlined tax changes, new reserving rules and VAT issues in a Budget strategy that will affect insurers
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Listings 41-50
41. MARKEL CORPORATIONMarkel Corporation49 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2EATel: 020 7953 6000Fax: 020 7953 6001email: gerry.albanese@markelintl.comWebsite: www.markelintl.com Chief officer: Gerry Albanese, president and chief operating officer, Markel InternationalYear established: 2000Number of UK offices: 8Number of UK employees: 425Main lines of business: Specialty: Treaty reinsurance of worldwide property and non-US casualty ...
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Listings 31-40
31. ECCLESIASTICALBeaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZTel: 01452 528 533Fax: 01452 423 557Website: www.ecclesiastical.comemail: ecclesiastical@eigmail.com Chief officer: Michael Tripp, chief executiveYear established: 1887Major shareholders: Allchurches TrustNumber of UK offices: 7Number of UK employees: 983Main lines of business: General insurance and financial servicesSubsidiaries: The Churches Purchasing Scheme; Ecclesiastical Insurance Office ...
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Listings 21-30
21. BRIT INSURANCE HOLDINGS55 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3ASTel: 020 7984 8500Fax: 020 7984 8501Website: www.britinsurance.com email: enquiries@britinsurance.comChief officer: Dane Jonathan Douetil CBE, group chief executiveNumber of UK offices: 9Number of UK employees: 721Main lines of business: Brit Global Markets: accident and health; aerospace; marine; financial & professional; property.Brit Reinsurance: property ...
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Standard & Poor's insurer analysis
The aftermath of winter winds and summer floods is expected to dampen insurers' performances and increased rates are on the agenda. Standard & Poor's analyses the market...
