All Supplements articles – Page 7
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SupplementsThe road to profit
With motor rates hardening and the government stepping in to help, could the market finally make some money? Ben Cook reports.
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SupplementsIn the shadow of the regulator
Brokers have one last chance to stop the FSA introducing yet more red tape.
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SupplementsThat reminds me
As the Biba conference celebrates its 30th anniversary, Alex Davis asked stalwarts of the industry for their favourite recollections.
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SupplementsSOLD!
David Howden, chief executive, Hyperion In April this year, Hyperion sold a minority stake in its business to 3i for £50m.Howden formed Hyperion in 1994 – the company now has offices in 17 countries around the world, including Europe, India, Australia and the Americas. Hyperion sought the investment from 3i ...
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Wet, Wet, Wet
Last summer’s floods gave brokers and insurers a glimpse of the future. Tom Flack asks whether the industry is ready.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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...
