All Opinion articles – Page 89
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C-ZoneWinning the talent contest
Howard Lent says schemes to attract graduates into the industry are having only limited success, companies need to do more
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Axis chief quits after 11 years
Peter Shortland, chief executive of loss adjuster Axis, quit suddenly this week after 11 years with company. The sudden resignation prompted speculation that the move was connected to a failed merger between Axis and rival Miller International. Axis denied that Shortland’s departure was connected to the business.Alistair Jacob, business development ...
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Axis chief resigns
Chairman takes over at loss adjuster as chief executive quits after 11 years
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Broker plays down importance of exam results
Pressure for academic results was unjustified, says Moorhouse Group chief
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Ready for the kick-off
With the team selection for QBE Fantasy Football well under way, Andrew Holt talked to three players about their team prospects
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News in brief
JLT wins motor sport dealThe Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor sport, has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) to handle all its insurance requirements from the start of 2008 following a formal tender process earlier this year. The contract had been held by Lockton, after its acquisition ...
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JLT targets Japanese construction
New hire to develop opportunities with Japanese business community
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C-ZoneNew recruits in demand
Paul Picknett says companies need to be doing more to promote the insurance sector in order to secure a future workforce before other industries scoop them up
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Beazley CEO to reduce involvement in company
Beazley Group CEO is to have a reduced day-to-day involvement in the business for medical reasons
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Allianz in training push
Insurer is using media information pack to promote the industry
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Crawford boosts major incidents team
David Townsend and Steve Shortland join the company’s corporate and major incident team
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R&SA to cut a further 500 jobs
Royal & Sun Alliance is to shed a further 500 jobs in the UK as it pushes on with a major cost-cutting programme, the insurer has said.R&SA yesterday reported a 2% drop in pre-tax profits to £338m in the first half, hit by the bad weather, but helped by a ...
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Ace appoints international health chief
Regional accident and health chief promoted to head insurer's global health operation
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FeaturesLord of insurance
Although at first he appears a quiet figure, Lord Sheikh is a man of many words – and, it would seem, many titles. Tom Flack meets Lord Sheikh
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Comments/Letters
Don’t let the stress culture get a grip – keep ahead of the game
Bob Mecrate-Butcher says employers should be aware that employees have a wide base from which to launch stress-related claims
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Insurance women seek industry support
The Women’s Insurance Net-work (Twin) has called on the insurance industry to support the first organisation designed to support and encourage women in the sector.Twin, established by executive search firm, ejsSearch, is looking to insurers, brokers, trade associations and Lloyd’s to help tackle the issue of professional development of women ...
