Personal Lines related articles – Page 177

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    Brit expands personal lines team

    2007-08-22T10:12:00Z

    Ex-Catlin specialist appointed as underwriter

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    Kwik-Fit launches eco insurer

    2007-08-22T09:49:00Z

    Green to offer discounts for low emission cars

  • Supplements

    Supporting the broker 'have nots'

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    Broker Network chief executive Grant Ellis has steered the company to a record profit and a growing list of members. But now he’s on the acquisition trail. Andrew Holt reports

  • C-Zone

    Unacceptable delay

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    William Jones explains how important it is for insurers to validate claims within a set time, or they could face a breach of policy terms

  • News Analysis

    Can a transplant heal our claims system?

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    The results of Ireland’s Personal Injury Assessment Board show a clear savings in dealing with claims. But opinions are divided as to whether this system can work in the UK. Tom Flack investigates

  • News

    Zenith and Link to merge to target UK business

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    Consolidation will allow product realignment

  • News

    Smart & Cook's shopping spree

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    Smart & Cook’s shopping spree is continuing after it announced its 54th purchase with the acquisiton of Willis’ Cumbrian operation.Willis Cumbria, which has a staff of 24, will continue to offer its commercial and personal lines businesses from its Cockermouth and Carlisle offices.Prior to its acquisition by Willis in 2004, ...

  • News

    Glassure launched to manage glass costs

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    RAC Auto Windscreens has launched Saga Glassure, the first large-scale underwritten automotive glass solution. In partnership with Saga Insurance, the deal means glass cover risk will be transferred to RAC Auto Windscreens, which will manage all claims handling and administration on Saga’s behalf. Saga Insurance has been an RAC Auto ...

  • News

    Motor book surge pushes up Fortis premium income

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    100,000 policyholders added despite rate rises

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    Global markets help Hiscox profits boom

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    ?Hiscox has posted record half-year results with its Lloyd’s-written global markets business making up the bulk of the booming profits.The Bermuda-based, London-listed insurer posted gross written premiums up more than 17% from £625.1m to £733m with pre-tax profits leaping more than 72% from £61.3m to £105.6m. The company’s combined ratio ...

  • News

    Dixons plans commercial comparison site

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    Hig street retailer's aggregator site to offer personal lines products by autumn

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    PMI benefit

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    ?An increasing interest in personal health and well-being means staff now value private medical insurance (PMI) above many other employee benefits, Bupa’s Health of the Nation survey reveals.The survey found that PMI comes second only to a pension as a desirable employee benefit. More than half of employed people questioned ...

  • News

    Hastings underwriting error hits 3,000 policies

    2007-08-22T00:00:00Z

    Almost 3,000 people have had their motor insurance revoked after Hastings Direct discovered an underwriting error.Customers began receiving calls two weeks ago warning that their insurance would be can-celled within seven days as a system programming error meant they were being under-charged on their premiums.Hastings spokesman Jeffrey Roberts said clients ...

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    Bupa survey rates PMI as top priority for employees

    2007-08-21T14:45:00Z

    Flexi hours and bonus schemes for employees take backseat to PMI

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    Nervous British drivers take dangerous risks abroad

    2007-08-16T14:08:00Z

    Almost half look the wrong way at junctions

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    Taking the High road

    2007-08-16T12:26:00Z

    The exodus of personal lines insurers from Lloyd's is a barometer of market forces

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    Aggregator Confusion

    2007-08-16T11:08:00Z

    Confused.com's clash with Norwich Union has pushed aggreagtors back into the consumer spotlight

  • News

    NU wins web fees battle

    2007-08-15T00:00:00Z

    Aggregator site backs down on charging insurer for panel presence

  • News

    Fortis builds IT claims system

    2007-08-15T00:00:00Z

    Fortis is in the midst of building an electronic system that can be used to immediately settle some travel insurance claims.The technology, built by the insurer’s IT team and costing approximately £600,000, received board approval last year and will be up and running by early next year, said John ...