insurance policies
Flood insurance embargo from most Queensland companies
Most insurers have stopped offering flood insurance policies to centres in south-east Qld facing the prospect of inundation.
Insurance companies have stopped offering flood policies...
Insurance sales feel rule pinch
The new Ulip norms are taking its toll on policy sales by life insurers, including the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The new...
India : IndiaPost to sell insurance policies
India’s largest distribution network with 1.55 lakh offices has been thrown open to the insurance industry with the industry regulator allowing IndiaPost to sell...
Life insurance : When it could make all the difference
Life insurance is relatively cheap for most people but can make a huge impact on the lives of loved ones we leave behind. And,...
Ash cloud disruption: Expert Comment on business insurance implications
Stephen Cross, CEO of Aon Global Risk Consulting, commented on yesterday the business and insurance implications of the ash cloud that has been causing...
The role of insurance in pricing climate-related risks
Given the exceptional complexity of the climate risk challenge, the core insurance mechanisms of underwriting, claims management and asset management can play a central...
Aviva to improve its critial illness cover
Aviva is improving its critical illness cover. It is increasing maximum sum insured to £2 million, extending the terms for which policies are available...
Airlines to be realistic about their expected level of growth during their 2009/10 insurance policies
The challenging economic conditions are forcing airlines to be realistic about their expected level of growth during their 2009/10 insurance policies, with average fleet...
Home insurance claims for fire continue to increase
Increasing numbers of home insurance claims are still arising due to incidences of fire, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
The Financial Times...
AIG sued by policyholders over Madoff
AIG was sued on Wednesday by two California residents who said their homeowner insurance policies entitled them to coverage on losses from Bernard Madoff's...
Third-party motor insurance not cost saving anymore
Young motorists opting for third-party only motor insurance in a bid to save money may find that this is no longer the way to...
New website PPInews.co.uk launched to compensate UK mis-sold consumers of Payment Protection Insurance
A new website at http://www.ppinews.co.uk has been launched to keep pressure on regulatory authorities, banks and insurance companies to compensate up to 12 million...
Sensible Brits would shun ‘unnecessary’ insurance but keep crucial cover
Brits have revealed their sensible side when it comes to cutting back on insurance to save money, according to moneysupermarket.com, and would only cancel...
End of road for lower benefits insurance costs
Employers could face higher costs for life, critical illness and income insurance cover, according to research from Aon Consulting, the employee risk and benefits firm
Summer job – Employers have to ensure a safe working environment
With the summer holidays upon us, employers often forget to ensure a safe working environment for young people.
During 2008, there were a number of...
Chubb Group Insurance Companies exposed by $2bn on D&O
Chubb could be forced to pay out up to $2 billion on directors and officers (D&O) insurance policies due to a surge in litigation...
Caravanning holidays are on the increase
Caravanning holidays are on the increase and many will be surprised by how luxurious modern caravans can be, the Caravan Club has claimed.
Brits looking...
Kwik Fit sales rise during battle of the sexes
On Monday Kwik Fit Insurance (KFI) enjoyed its second major sales day of the year by hosting a battle of the sexes.
KFI saw some...
Increased excesses can cut cost of car insurance
Higher excess could leave you with a hefty sum to pay if you make a claim.
Insurance policies are designed to protect people from financial...
XS Direct launches new motor product
XS Direct, the Irish motor insurer, has unveiled a new Full Cycle EDI motor product aimed at Open GI brokers.
The motor brand began trading...
