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Lloyd’s chief warns of more insurance fraud

24.09.09
Lloyd’s of London’s chief executive Richard Ward today warned the deep recession would increase the number of fraudulent claims being made against the insurance market ... more

The Brazilian Blow Dry and my permanent good hair day

05.08.09
When shoulder tendonitis stopped one woman from lifting her arms, her hairdressing bills rocketed. Then she heard about the Brazilian Blow Dry...... more

Time to step back and think about insurance

27.07.09
Given the importance to the UK of certain industries — advanced engineering, pharmaceuticals, oil, education, health, banking and insurance being among them — we should be alarmed at how infrequently we as a nation take a step back from the day-to-day hurly-burly to examine in detail what are the prospects for that particular industry, what the trends are, the opportunities these bring, and what the Government and the regulators and the private sector need to pursue in order for the industry to maximise those opportunities ... more

Feelgood factor: Fuente Tierra organic hair colour

22.07.09
A new, organic range of hair colours that are entirely ammonia-free, so good for sensitive scalps and damaged hair... more

The Lloyd's troubleshooter with a lesson for the banks

22.07.09
Lord Levene, an Establishment figure with a non-conformist streak, is cross about the crisis in the financial world... more

Lloyd's facing £1.4bn in Gulf storms claims

21.10.08
Lloyd's of London expects to face net claims of £1.36 billion for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which ripped through the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year... more

Lloyd’s falls to £949m and warns of stormier times

25.09.08
Insurance: Profits halved at Lloyd's of London in the first six months of the year, and chief executive Richard Ward warned that the financial storm is only going to get more choppy... more

Brides strip off for GMTV as they fight for the chance to win a luxury wedding

13.08.08
Most brides are prepared to go to extreme lengths to make sure everything is perfect for their wedding day. And the three wives-to-be taking part in GMTV's Battle Of The Brides competition are no exception, as they prepare to bare all for the chance to win their dream wedding.... more

Lloyd's climbs to £3.8bn but warns of tough times ahead

03.04.08
Annual profits at Lloyd's of London soar to £3.85 billion ... more

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