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Lloyd’s confirms Michael Jackson exposure
Lloyd’s of London has confirmed that concert promoters insured Michael Jackson comeback tour with the market, but said losses resulting from Jackson’s death “are...
Are you covered from hosting parties damage ?
Greenbee Home Insurance has conducted a survey of over 2,000 adults and discovered that over a fifth (23%) of 18-24 year olds are wary...
Legal expenses insurer, MSL : Big success with its new online quote system
The recently launched facility, called MSL Connect, is currently being used by over 90% of the firm’s intermediary and insurance clients.
It allows brokers to...
John Renz named as Human Resources Director of Novae Group
Novae Group, the specialist insurance and reinsurance carrier, has announced the appointment of John Renz to the post of Human Resources director.
In his...
Be careful about overseas driving
Motorists taking a road-trip overseas this summer should swot-up on the rules of the road in the countries they’re visiting, Sheila’s Wheels said this...
Recession has less impact for Munich RE
The recession has had little impacts on contracts due for renewal in July, Munich Re said this week.
The world’s largest reinsurer by premium income...
Insuring ships against piracy is becoming very costly
The cost of insuring ships against piracy has increased 1,900% since the start of the year, an insurance broker has revealed.
Marsh & McLennan blamed...
HRH The Duke of York gives keynote address at Lloyd’s New York City Dinner
Lord Levene, Chairman of Lloyd’s, last night hosted the second annual Lloyd’s New York City Dinner, with over 160 representatives from the US and...
Chaucer confirms stake sale with Pamplona Capital Management
London-based Pamplona Capital Management has upped its stake in insurer Chaucer Holdings, adding 34.4 million shares to the 54.8 million shares it acquired earlier...
Tesco to finalise partnership with Fortis
Tesco’s motor and home insurance policies are to be underwritten by Fortis following a partnership agreement between the two firms.
The deal is set to...
Handbag car thefts netting thieves £178 million a year
Leaving your handbag in the car may seem harmless, but not when you realise how many are stolen each year from unattended cars. More...
The number of 4x4s has doubled in the last 10 years
Britain's roads now seem to be dominated by people driving 4x4s, whose idea of off-roading is driving through some mud on a dirty road,...
40% of claims over past year was for accident & sickness
A MASSIVE 40 per cent* of payment protection insurance claims over the past 12 months have been for accident and sickness, according to independent...
Pensions ‘perfect storm’ looms for unprepared world
A 'PERFECT STORM' of demographic, individual and financial elements is poised to derail people's retirement plans unless they prepare properly now, a global survey...
Monthly petrol price rise is second highest ever
Average UK petrol prices have risen 4.98 pence per litre between mid May and mid June, the second highest increase ever, according to the...
Flash-flood claims underline weather change predictions
Short, sharp storms brought chaos to householders in many parts of the UK this week, prompting new insurance claims for flooding, storm damage and...
Sir Alex signs up to AA child seat safety campaign
50% more families will drive to UK holiday destinations this summer, but two thirds of car seats won't be securely fitted
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE...
Fleet News Green Summit
Even if some drivers do not accept environmental arguments for reducing the impact of their vehicles then they should embrace the hard economic arguments,...
Motorists sitting on £5 billion overheating timebomb
Around six million motorists in the UK risk a four-figure repair bill by never checking their car's coolant level, meaning they and their car...
Lloyd’s – Tom Bolt appointed as new Underwriting Performance Director
Lloyd’s announced today that Tom Bolt has been appointed as the new Underwriting Performance Director.
He will take up his new post soon, replacing...
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