Commercial
Brit looking to build up liability book
Brokers finding it hard to place liability business could consider Brit Insurance. The insurer ...
Appointment at Temple Legal Protection
Specialist legal expenses insurer Temple Legal Protection has made Paul Bonner director of legal un...
House proud
Since setting up Cadogan Insurance Services with Terry Hill in 1992, David Oatley has maintained a specialist knowledge in property, which has seen the company achieve steady growth. Angela Faherty reports.
Appointment at The Rubicon Corporation
Insurance services group The Rubicon Corporation has unveiled AshtonWest as its new group claims dir...
Starting the climb back up the table
It is a sad fact for the supporters of the football teams concernedthat the team which occupies the ...
Risk perspectives - Happy new Groundhog Day?
As we approach 2003, I can't help feeling like Bill Murray inGroundhog Day - didn't we start last ye...
News in brief
Businesses must pay more attention to risk management if they are tocontain spiralling liability cos...
Pleased to see past president of CII.
Overheard was pleased to see Reg Brown, past president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, sportin...
insurE-com looks ahead after Ehler departure
Online insurance system developer insurE-com was shocked to see managing director Ralph Ehler leave...
Appointment at Affiliated FM.
Andrew Macleod has been named UK production underwriter for Affiliated FM. He will be responsible fo...
RSA moves to cut brokers from the personal lines loop.
Diane Smyth reports from CIIBA's UK meeting, hosted by the IIB at Castle Ashby, 13-15 August.
Is RSA committed to personal lines?
Royal & SunAlliance looks divided over personal lines broking. Steve Broughton, RSA's managing dir...
Appointment at Primary Direct.
Kate Toole has been promoted by Primary Direct to the role of marketing co-ordinator. She will co-or...
Better relationships make better brokers.
Grant Ellis, managing director of The Broker Network, advised brokers to reassess their relationship...
MMA opts for Gilt Edge expansion.
MMA is expanding its offering on Software Solutions Partners' Gilt Edge system. The broker-only i...
A few basic fraud provisions
Brokers need to keep on their toes as their role in the provision of evidence is set to become more important after the House of Lords' decision in Medcalf.
Commission changes at RSA.
Nearly 50% of the premiums Royal & SunAlliance distributes via brokers are now sold net of commissio...
MMA adds shops to the Gilt Edge system.
MMA's shops, restaurants and public houses product is now available on Software Solutions Partners' ...
The Budget Group is 9000 polices better off.
The Budget Group of Companies has acquired nearly 9000 policies from Devitts - part of the Churchill...
Appointment at FM Global.
Shivan Subramaniam, president and chief executive of FM Global, has been elected to the additional p...
Devitt: Responsible Rider.
Romford-based bike insurance specialist Devitt DA is backing The Responsible Rider campaign launched...
On the list?
Under-insuring a listed property can lead to legal action, so a correct valuation is essential. Matthew Mullee says brokers must build up a specialised knowledge of the property and the specifics of its listed status.
Air Miles with Petplan.
Pet owners can go far with a new scheme from Petplan and Air Miles. Clients who take out a Petplan p...
Getting out of a costly run-off PI agreement.
Q: I sold my brokerage three years ago with a stipulation in the sales contract that I would take out run-off professional indemnity cover for seven years. This is proving costly. Can I get out of the contract?