Commercial Lines articles – Page 261
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Aviation broker targets expansion
Lloyd's broker Norman Butcher & Jones (NBJ) is seeking to hire teams to expand its business beyond its core aviation practice. The Lloyd's broker said it was now looking to target all lines of business including wholesale and reinsurance. The news came as the NBJ Group reported profits for 2006 ...
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Insurers warn employers on rising workplace deaths
Insurers have warned that smaller construction companies must tighten up their safety records, or face the threat of higher premiums. This follows the release of a study by construction union, Ucatt, which said that deaths on construction sites had risen by 25% over the past year to a total ...
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Emerging risks impeding business development says Lloyd's
Increased concerns at board level regarding terrorism and political violence risk is causing businesses to avoid investing in politically sensitive areas or locating offices in large cities, according to Lloyd's.In a new report Lloyd's reveals that over a third of companies avoid investing in overseas markets for fear of political ...
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Assurant launches in Irish insurance market
Assurant Solutions has entered the Irish insurance market...
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Over 1,500 properties damaged by Kent earthquake
Biba warns SMEs to implement business plans after freak earthquake hits Kent
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Higos announces West Country expansion
Higos insurance services, of Wells, have bought Mike Deverell insurance services, also based in Somerset. Managing director Mike Deverell commented: “I am pleased we have secured the continuity of service and products by joining Higos. Their high standard of customer care was a primary reason for my decision to join ...
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Risks at the dentist
Ian Jerrum offers a brief guide to the risks and cover types applicable to dental practices
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Swinton extends acquisition drive as profits grow
Personal lines giant Swinton is looking to follow its purchase of commercial broker Vectis Insurance as early as this month, according to its chief executive Patrick Smith.Swinton acquired Isle of Wight-based Vectis last week. "There are a couple we have our eye on and we may be purchasing in the ...
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Insurers count the cost of Kent earthquake
Insured losses from the earthquake which struck Kent in the early hours of Saturday morning are expected to result in tens of millions of pounds worth of insurance claims, while homeowners in the affected area face the prospect of higher premiums.At around 8:18am on Saturday 28 April the largest earthquake ...
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Research: customer service remains critical to profitability
More than 61% of consumers see improvements from three years ago, but key pockets of frustration continue...
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GAB: Earthquake update
On 28 April 2007, an earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Folkestone in Kent. GAB Robins said that it received a number of emergency instructions over the weekend from insurers.According to GAB a large number of chimney stacks partially collapsed damaging roof coverings and cars parked in ...
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Major building fire in Manchester
There has been a major building fire on Dale Street in Manchester city centre.According to reports a cordon has been raised and over 100 firefighters are battling the blaze.The initial fire spread to a neighbouring building where efforts are now being concentrated.
