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Acquisitions - AJ Gallagher eyes UK brokers
The US-based broker seems determined to gain a strong hold in the UK over the next two years, writes Ralph Savage
Rupert Wagstaff - Plain sailing
Director's Q&A
Making the connection
Broker Networks
Drinan goes On Air with PB
With the world's financial markets in turmoil and much uncertainty about how long such conditions wi...
The Wilson Organisation - A united front
Katherine Brandon talks to John and Charlotte Prow about the past, present and future of family-run Nottingham broker The Wilson Organisation
High street blues
Recession tips
Ace launches Ace Evolve
Ace has launched Ace Evolve, a combined insurance and risk management policy for mid-sized UK and Ir...
RSA enhances cover with iCargo
RSA has enhanced its marine cover with an online underwriting tool. iCargo will let brokers quote, b...
New NIG policy targets medium-sized motor trade
Broker-only insurer NIG has brought out a specialist product aimed at filling a gap in policy option...
What you really, really want
Brokers must accept the cost of implementing a full functionality software system and make budgetary allowances. Only then can they make the most of their IT systems. Jessica Pothering explains
Ditch the IT overhead
Kevin Child outlines the benefits of IT outsourcing and examines two main models - ASP and MSP - and how they can transform businesses
Waste not, want not
Technology changes rapidly, and so the temptation to update legacy systems is great - if only to giv...
Beautysure offers first policy for cosmetic surgery patients
The first ever patient-purchased insurance product for cosmetic surgery has been launched, covering ...
Plenty in reserve
Regional review
Lockton launches services
Two new risk management services have been launched by Lockton for companies concerned with outsourc...
Arnold Fisher updates products
Arnold Fisher has updated its tour operator liability and travel agent insurance products with the a...
Compare and contrast
Aggregators were once seen as little more than an irritant. But as Liz Booth reports, there may be moves afoot that could revolutionise the model
Computerquoteinsurance.com joins panel
Telephone and online insurance broker Computerquoteinsurance.com has joined BeatThatQuote.com's car ...
Silver service
Competition in the high-net-worth market is fierce but for those prepared to tailor their policies, there are still rich pickings on offer, as Jessica Pothering explains
Arag to be new legal expenses provider
Arag will be the new legal expenses provider for Chubb Insurance's mid to high and ultra-high-net-wo...
There may be trouble ahead
Avoiding the knock-on effect of a supplier going bust is now a top priority for every company. Michelle Worvell reports on how business continuity insurance is forcing its way onto the boardroom agenda
All rise, m'learned brokers
The economic downturn is likely to signal a rise in litigation against brokers, which means that they must be more aware than ever of all their legal obligations, says Martin Finigan