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Wilby's world.
Three years ago, Wilby Insurance created a new approach to caravan insurance. Since then, the company has not looked back. Shona Cronin talks to managing director Peter Wilby about this success story.
Courtroom drama.
Embarking on litigation can be risky - you could end up in court without a financial leg to stand on. Simon Threadgold says there is now an array of personal legal expenses policies out there to cover the cost of taking legal action.
Jewellery jeopardy.
Diligent High Net Worth individuals who protect their jewellery and other valuables with burglar alarms and hi-tech security devices may be laying themselves open to other hazards warns Steve Banner.
Cornhill rethinks personal lines.
In a bid to improve its position in the personal lines market, Cornhill Insurance is to open two ded...
Terry Wellard.
The market must accept that spiralling rates are, ultimately, the fault of self-destructive underwriting practices.
Appointment at Orion.
Andre Dean (above) and Paul Sandoe have joined Orion as non-standard underwriters from Insurance GB,...
Iron Trades targets bodywork repairers.
Iron Trades has launched a motor trade policy for businesses specialising in servicing, mechanical a...
Gateway to success.
Sedgwick sought to transform broking in the middle market with Project Aldgate. It worked. Shona Cronin spoke to Nick Stanton about the project's award-winning success.
What is Paddick doing?
The broker market has always suffered at the hands of the public's lack of understanding about insur...
Upwardly immobile.
With car thieves shifting their attention to older vehicles, persuading owners to fit anti-theft devices is set to become a crucial part of the motor broker's job, says Andrew Newman.
The perfect choice?
Plymouth-based Brian Chubb Insurance Brokers has enhanced its Landlord's Choice domestic let policy ...
Wellington's motor staff move to Crowe.
Wellington Underwriting has completed the sale of its motor underwriting division to Crowe Insurance...
CSC boosts CLEO system with new product range.
CSC HAS more than doubled the number of products available on its commercial lines trading system, C...
Van about town.
Underwriters are gearing themselves towards the van driver sector, introducing products which provide suitable cover for every new sub-class of vehicle that comes on to this market. Andrew Newman engages first gear.
Worries solved for hairdressers.
Hairdressers' insurance worries could be solved thanks to Salon Star, a combined effort between Eagl...
Royal SunAlliance Engineering unveils new offices.
Royal SunAlliance Engineering unveiled its new offices in York Street, Manchester, last month. The e...
GAN's lifestyle for Countrywide.
GAN has launched two enhanced household products in conjunction with Countrywide. Following on fr...
The home front.
Emergency domestic assistance service is a valuable feature in a ruthlessly competitive market. Steve Banner considers the various options available in the household sector.
Appointment at Crowe Syndicate 963.
Mike Rorison (above) has been promoted to regional manager for the South West and Wales, for the Cro...
Diamond is the best friend of 150 brokers.
A total of 150 brokers have signed up for Diamond, Countrywide's commercial lines trading system. Th...
Eagle Star tunes its engine.
Eagle Star has produced a new combined engineering policy called Esichoice, which according to David...
Appointment at Royal SunAlliance Engineering.
Margaret Shaughnessy has been made human resources manager at Royal SunAlliance Engineering, where s...
Appointment at Lombard General.
Andrew Whiley has been appointed as Lombard General Insurance's new personal injury claims manager a...
Complete car care.
Composite Legal Expenses' Total Motor Care is being billed as a product that exceeds the scope of st...