All articles by Sam Barker – Page 19
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News
ABI and government in talks over riot refunds
Prime minister confirms compensation can be sought ‘even if uninsured’
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News
5-18 August: Sam Barker's week
Our roving reporter looks back on a week of riot coverage, government semantics and team hangovers
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Analysis
Daily briefing: Monday -Turbulence at home and away
The solicitors' PI market is shifting again with Chartis's exit, while European and US debt fears could create major problems for international insurers
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IT Events
IT Pack: Winning ways
Our Bath IT Pack event explored the secrets to success and skill-building
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IT Events
IT Pack: Keynotes
The speakers at our Bath IT Pack talked teamwork and the importance of goals
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People & Opinion
IT interviews: Mike Kenney
‘The police were never involved. It was just an old-fashioned cock-up at the end of the day’
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Online only
Mike Kenney
The co-founder of infamous northern broker Ward Evans gives his take on the firm's collapse almost a decade ago - and reveals his ambitions to re-enter insurance broking
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News
Regulation rewritten to combat ARP dodgers
From 2011 renewal no insurer can bend rules to reduce declared PI premiums
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IT Events
IT Pack: The keynotes
The speakers at our IT Pack event revealed their secrets to achieving success
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IT Events
IT Pack: ‘Understand how important you are to the carrier’
Our Manchester IT Pack finds that combining passion, the right skills and great relationships is most likely to lead to success
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News
New contenders enter broker network arena
SSP introduces Keychoice Distribution while MCE Enterprise will support personal lines start-ups
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News
Insurers volunteer to pay for anti-fraud police unit
Unit will cost industry £9m but could save it £90m, says police commissioner
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Inside Broking
Broker briefing: Big ambition at Bridge
The broker may have big plans as it branches out of its Manchester spiritual home, but its focus remains on clients and community
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IT Events
IT Roundtable: Viewpoints
Brokers and insurers came together to voice their opinion on what makes good service
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News
Legal expenses fractures widen over Jackson
Elite Insurance chief exec ‘very disappointed’ that firm wasn’t consulted about reforms
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IT Events
IT Roundtable: 'If we can't service our clients, who will?'
Our latest regional roundtable focused on service delivery and the associated opportunities and challenges
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Inside Broking
Savvy brokers target cross-selling
Don't ignore the customers already willing to spend money with you. They could be a lucrative source of business growth
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News
Insurers set to team up on construction
Aviva and RSA first in the ring for integrated policy pilot
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News
Henderson raises GWP target in Manchester
Broker looks to triple gross written premium in the next five years