Regulation
In one's own good time?
This year's Brocklesby case seems to extend the time limits set down by the Limitation Act 1980 and could have dire consequences for the insurance industry.[QQ]
Spring launch for new Lloyd's website.
Lloyd's is set to launch its broker site www.lloyds.com in late spring. The site has been developed ...
Zurich offers package to salon owners - Salons.
Zurich's commercial business unit has launched an all-risks policy for hair and beauty salon owners....
NU Healthcare refuses Medibroker an explanation.
A specialist independent medical insurance broker is in dispute with Norwich Union Healthcare after ...
Two new ventures for South Essex.
South Essex Insurance Brokers is behind two new initiatives for brokers. Colin Baker, projects manag...
A small price to pay.
The recent Iron Trades/Chester Street debacle has put the industry firmly out of favour with MPs and the public. It is time for it to face up to its collective moral responsibilities.
DIY peril warning
Longford Insurance Schemes has warned members of the public to beware of DIY hazards in the Easter ho...
RSA gets on the safe side
Insurer giant Royal & SunAlliance has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive to produce a...
Homeowners offers protection for over 50s
Independent intermediary Homeowners Friendly Society has launched an accident insurance policy for th...
Equestrian Underwriting Agencies Limited launched for brokers
Equestrian specialists South Essex Insurance Brokers and QBE International Insurance have joined forc...
Market questions Prudential's prudence
Prudential, the UK's second biggest insurer, has faced criticism from shareholders and the financial ...
Zurich protects against hair-raising experience
Zurich's commercial business unit has launched an all-risks policy for hair and beauty salon owners....
CSC: Burnley office closed.
Software provider Computer Sciences Corporation has closed its Burnley office. Tony Barker, CSC h...
Asbestos claims to get harder to prove.
Brokers may find it harder to find insurers liable for asbestosis claims, following a high court rul...
Zurich invests in training programmes for broker partners.
Zurich's commercial business unit is rolling out a series of national training events aimed at its b...
Appointment at Bupa.
Martin Noone has been promoted to head Bupa's intermediary sales division. Mr Noone has been with th...
What is 'reasonable' disclosure?
The Woolf reforms have changed the rules for disclosure making 'document management' key for insurers, brokers and their clients.
Catterall saves taxi drivers.
Preston-based broker Catterall Insurance Services has come to the rescue of taxi and private car dri...
Slack in name only.
Widely regarded as the champion of the smaller intermediary and broker, Mike Slack talks to Catherine Tennant about how these players can survive in today's increasingly difficult marketplace.
Coversure opens new office.
Domestic and commercial broking franchise Coversure has opened an office in Worthing, bringing its U...
The lay of the land.
Changes to the law regarding liability for contaminated land means brokers will have their work cut out making sure both new and existing clients are adequately covered, writes Dr Norman Ellis.
Getting the most out of an advertisement.
Q: To support the opening of a new branch I intend to advertise the broker services in the local new...
Andrew Homer attends Bournemouth CII dinner.
Andrew Homer, Axa chief executive, attended the recent Bournemouth CII dinner and while enjoying his...
N&G cruises ahead with new travel policy.
Navigators and General has launched a new travel insurance product for yacht and motorboat policyhol...