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		<title>Highway Insurance Group News Feed</title>
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		<lastBuildDate>2008-11-27 00:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chris Hill to leave LV= Group]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=200</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-11-27 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Chris Hill, Managing Director of Highway Insurance, will be leaving LV= to join a new start-up venture. He will leave in January.  Phil Bunker, managing director of the LV= Broker Division, said:  &ldquo;Chris has been approached with an opportunity to work on a new venture, which he has decided to accept. I am very sorry to be losing Chris. I do, however, respect his decision and having worked on a start-up myself, understand the allure.  &quot;Chris has been a big help to us as we get to know Highway. I wish him every success. He leaves behind a strong team.&rdquo;...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[ABC and Highway brokers offered dual agency agreement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=201</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-11-21 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ In an initiative to bring added value to brokers as a result of the recent Highway acquisition, LV= has written to 700 brokers currently working with either ABC or Highway, to offer them a dual agency agreement.&nbsp;   The move will enable brokers to access the full range of broker-only insurance policies offered by the LV= group.&nbsp; ABC&rsquo;s product range includes Commercial Products for the Licensing Trade, Shops, Offices &amp; Surgeries plus Commercial Combined Insurance.   Highway also offers both personal lines and commercial products including Car, Fleet, Truck, Motorbike and Home Insurance.  Highway Insurance was purchased by LV= in October this year...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highway first Insurer to build brand through ClaimWatch tracker web streaming facility]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=190</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-09-11 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Leading broker only motor insurer Highway has become the first insurer to promote its services online to customers using the ClaimWatch vehicle repair tracking service.   Highway, in partnership with ClaimWatch, has allowed customers to track the progress of their vehicle&rsquo;s repairs online since 2006.   Highway is now using ClaimWatch&rsquo;s online video streaming technology to promote the benefits of claims tracking and its claims service to its policyholders. In addition the short video aims to increase awareness of Highway among policyholders.  Peter Goodright, head of accidental damage operations for Highway Insurance said: &quot;Our policyholders and repairers tell us that they are delighted...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choice Classic Vehicle Released on Insurecom]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=189</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-09-04 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highway helps brokers cash in on classic car craze]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=185</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-08-07 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ With an ever-increasing number of cars gaining &lsquo;classic&rsquo; status and television programmes such as the BBC&rsquo;s Ashes to Ashes helping to elevate the original Audi Quattro to cult status, the classic car craze in Britain has never been stronger.   To help brokers capitalise on this broadening market Highway has made access to its Choice Classic Vehicle product far easier. From 1 August, for the first time brokers will be able to access Highway&rsquo;s classic motor product electronically via EDI. Highway has also simplified access by abolishing the need for brokers to have special permission to access its facilities with a Choice...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highway and ClaimWatch unveil new plaque scheme to drive up claims service standards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=184</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-07-23 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Vehicle repair suppliers providing the highest quality of claims service to policyholders are to be rewarded under a new initiative being launched by broker-only motor insurer Highway.  The scheme is a joint venture arising from the established partnership between Highway and ClaimWatch, the online vehicle repair tracking system for bodyshops. It will gradually be implemented across Highway&rsquo;s entire network of approved repairers and will award top performers with a plaque proclaiming their status as a Highway Approved Repairer of Choice.  The plaques, which endorse the high working standard of select repairers services, including high quality repairs, customer service and communication,...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Successful outcome for Farmer Bob after serious car crash]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=174</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-04-14 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[  New tractor and rehabilitation provided to ease symptoms and enable return to work    Bob Harrison, a North Yorkshire farmer off work for 14 months following serious car crash, is now back doing the job he loves thanks to the support of motor insurer Highway Insurance, Serious Law, The Serious Injury Law Practice, rehabilitation specialists The Injury Care Clinics (TICCS) and his employers.   Mr Harrison, 42 and from Malton, suffered serious injuries when the vehicle in which he was a passenger left the road and collided with a telegraph pole near his home in June 2006. He was airlifted to Middlesbrough General Hospital where...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bigger bikes, better product - Highway re-launches Choice Motorcycle]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=173</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-03-31 00:00:00 BST</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Broker only insurer Highway has re-launched its Choice Motorcycle product. This follows a wide-ranging review of all rating factors, acceptance rules and underwriting terms, as well as consultation with brokers. The changes have been designed to improve the product&rsquo;s footprint and competitiveness.   The product, which is available on full-cycle EDI, covers motorcycles up to a value of &pound;15,000 on comprehensive cover and &pound;6,000 on non comprehensive. It covers riders aged from 16 to 69, and a wide range of motorcycles from super sports and tourers right through to scooters and mopeds.   Commenting on the relaunch, managing director of Highway Chris Hill said:...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highway Choice Home rolls out to Open GI]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=170</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-02-25 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Broker only insurer Highway has added its new Choice Home household product to the Open GI system with immediate effect.  Highway Choice Home is an EDI sum insured rated contents and buildings product which was piloted in 2007. Launched on CDL last month, Open GI is the second software house to feature the product on its system.  Commenting on the roll-out, Highway&rsquo;s Sales &amp; Marketing Director Michael Lawrence said: &ldquo;We were pleased with the pilot and the response we received to the launch last month on CDL. We are committed to continuing our roll-out to a wider broker base. Open GI...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Highway boosts regional management team]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hig.co.uk/hig/group/newscentre/pressreleases?id=169</link>
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			<pubDate>2008-02-14 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[ Broker-only insurer Highway Insurance has appointed Sandra Inglis as Regional Account Manager to cover Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England.   Sandra will be responsible for developing broker relationships and working with the underwriting teams to grow the motor and home business in these areas.   Commenting on the appointment Highway&rsquo;s sales and marketing director, Michael Lawrence said: &ldquo;Sandra&rsquo;s in-depth knowledge of the insurance market, and particularly her own broking experience, leaves her ideally placed to understand broker needs and work closely with them to build profitable relationships with Highway.&rdquo;   Sandra has 19 years experience within the insurance broker market. Her most recent...]]></description>
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