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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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Cutting a swathe through legal costs
The DCA has proposed far-reaching reforms of the personal injury system, but while generally welcomed critics want more detail. Katy Dowell reports
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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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Protectagroup to float after expansion plan
Welsh broker Protectagroup is set to float on the London Stock Exchange after completing an aggressive acquisition drive which will more than quadruple its size.The personal lines broker intends to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) by 2011 through a main market flotation, which may include the yet to ...
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Chubb appoints personal insurance head
Chubb has appointed Paul Chapman as head of personal insurance, following a restructure of its personal lines division. The appointment is the final phase of the overhaul, which will increase the company's regional presence. All underwriting will remain in London.The new role will see Chap-man, former worldwide underwriting manager for ...
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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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Insurance policies becoming too complicated, warns report
Complicated policy definitions and exclusions in insurance policies mean they are not always as reliable as people think, warns which.co.uk...
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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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Earthquake claims could reach tens of millions
The earthquake which struck Kent in the early hours of Saturday morning could result in tens of millions of pounds worth of insurance claims, according to the Association of British Insurers.The earthquake, which hit 4.3 on the Richter scale, caused structural damage to hundreds of buildings in the Folkestone area ...
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Costs of motoring on the rise
British motorists are revving up over £51bn pounds a year just to keep their vehicles on the road, according to new research by Zurich. More than 9 in 10 (91 %) say car-running costs have increased over the last 5 years. Three quarters (74 %) say that owning a ...
