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New government: Coalition consequences

The new government has already announced the end of the Financial Services Authority and an Emergency Budget full of spending cuts and tax rises. Emmanuel Kenning looks at the implications for insurance......

Broker | 19 Jul 2010

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Market watch - commercial motor: Has commercial motor gone flat?

Though the economy continues to be troublesome and commercial motor is still highly competitive with small margins, there are some areas of improvement and growth, writes Fiona Nicolson.

Commercial | 12 Jul 2010

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Focus - technology: Taming the tide of systems improvement

The technology ocean requires time, flexibility and planning to navigate safely and, as the aggregator model shows, there is great danger in being left behind a business ship bound for new, exciting and profitable lands, writes Ed Murray.

Technology | 12 Jul 2010

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Third Parties Act 2010: Ending the uncertainty

After a wait of 80 years, the Third Parties Act has finally been reformed. Nicola Billen looks at the problems with the original and how the new Act shapes up.

Regulation | 01 Jul 2010

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Budget marketing: Marketing on a shoestring

Raising your company profile and engaging people within the business doesn't have to cost the earth. Anne Hudson provides tips on how to get the most from your marketing without blowing the budget

Broker | 01 Jul 2010

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Regional power hour - Bristol: When it rains, it pours

This month's power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical and held in Bristol, looks at the growing impact of climate change on the industry - particularly that of flooding. Martin Friel reports.

Broker | 01 Jul 2010

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Market Watch: Sporting chance

With the 2012 Olympics looming large on the horizon, Emmanuel Kenning delves into the many and varied risks surrounding the insurance of sports clubs.

Broker | 01 Jun 2010

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Management Clinic: Securing the stamp of approval

We have the opportunity to expand into Europe but, after all the bad publicity about passporting surrounding an Irish insurer recently, is it a good idea?

Management | 01 Jun 2010

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Technology: Commercial e-trading starts to come of age at Biba 2010

Emmanuel Kenning reports on the excitement at this year's industry conference at London ExCeL, where brokers beat a path to access the cost-saving, revenue generating technology on offer from software exhibitors.

Technology | 01 Jun 2010

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ATE: Group Litigation: Collective danger ahead

Ever since the Woolf reforms removed legal aid for civil claims in 1999, a fearsome uprising has threatened, looming as a storm cloud over the insurance industry, writes Ralph Savage.

Insurer | 30 Apr 2010

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Market Watch: Staying afloat

Marine insurance is tricky at best. Add a global recession, laid-up vessels and some soft sectors and you have a market in which only the most exacting will prosper, writes Jane Bernstein.

Insurer | 30 Apr 2010

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Management Clinic: Don't overlook expenses

When we sell or renew car insurance we search the market for the best quote, but only offer legal expenses from one insurer. Why do I have to tell my clients that I am not giving them a choice in this?

Management | 30 Apr 2010

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PB Events: Horses and courses make a great day

Kempton Park saw plenty of action on and off the course at this year's Insurance Race Day.

Insurer | 30 Apr 2010

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News Analysis: Quinntessential downfall

Quinn insurance and the Quinn Group are going through a crisis, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.

Commercial | 30 Apr 2010

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News Analysis: Volcanic fallout

Andrew Tjaardstra reports on the aftermath of the Icelandic eruption.

Insurer | 30 Apr 2010

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