Analysis
Determined to succeed
Company analysis
Stairway to e-heaven
Imarket
Gaining a strong foothold
IT market share
Insurance Fraud Bureau to call for brokers' help
Brokers will be able to take part in and aid a new anti-fraud initiative to help tackle a problem wh...
The Evolution process
The motor insurance broking community often claims, and only half jokingly, that it could not even afford to put food on the family table if it relied solely on insurer commission. Simon Clayton examines an alternative income stream in the form of…
Risk perspectives - The importance of filling in forms
Clients generally don't like filling out long and detailed insurance proposal forms and, at times, m...
Picking a star performer
Comparison websites
Catastrophic subsidence claims avoided following mild weather
Subsidence claims are slightly up on average, but industry insiders do not expect a catastrophic yea...
Zurich revamps its Difficult Risk offering to aid brokers
Zurich Commercial has announced the relaunch of its Zurich Difficult Risks (ZDR) division to provide...
Breaking the unbreakable
IT case study
Sentiment surveys
News Analysis
The rise of Crosbie & Jack
Crosbie & Jack
Calling time on attrition
Offshoring
Home inspectors - the newest profession
The introduction of Home Information Packs from early 2007 will signal the creation of a new breed of professional - the home inspector. Brokers should be prepared for the new business opportunities they may bring
Winning the price war
The Future of Broking
Locking in the new laws
If your landlord is of an adventurous nature, from 25 November, you'll be able to drink in your local any time of the day. Andrew Tjaardstra examines the insurance implications for Welsh and English pubs and restaurants as the government implements its…
Forum
Broker Management
Zurich launches fleet package
Zurich has launched a new risk management service providing brokers with a package of services to he...
Heavy-handed insurers are alienating customers
Insurers' methods of claims handling are insensitive, encourage fraud and damage the reputation of t...
A difficult growth area
Credit insurance
FarmWeb develops risk assessment service
Agricultural broking network FarmWeb has developed a risk assessment and reporting service for its m...
An explosion of activity
Fraud
Benfield launches risk advisory operation
Benfield has launched its risk advisory and intermediary operation. Benfield Corporate Risk said it ...