Articles by Caitlin Morrison
ebroking 2012: Brokers must use internet to their advantage
Brokers need to be more mindful of how they are using the internet to promote their business, according to Craig Freeman, digital account manager at Brand Formula.
Quinn faces 'punitive' action over contempt ruling
A judge has told Seán Quinn it would be difficult to persuade her against enforcing ‘punitive’ action against him, after he was found in contempt of court for putting assets beyond the reach of the former Anglo-Irish Bank.
ebroking 2012: E-trading cannot replace broker service
Brokers must use e-trading as an extra tool, and not view it as a replacement for parts of their service, according to a panel discussion at the 2012 Insurance Age eBroking event.
Allianz Retail revamps broker website
Allianz Retail has relaunched its eBroker website.
Towergate snaps up Dorset-based Broker Network member
Towergate Group has acquired Harry Fort Insurance Brokers.
Aviva quashes Willis Networks split speculation
Aviva and Willis Networks have both rubbished rumours that the two companies are to end their relationship.
Cobra extends offer deadline again
Cobra has extended the deadline for its takeover offer for the fifth time.
Social media insurance? No, thanks.
Social media insurance is the new market the industry will apparently soon be embracing, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
1 Answer steps closer to 100 members target
1 Answer Network has increased its membership to 83 brokers.
South West broker snaps up Ecclesiastical broker chief
Coleman Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Wainwright as divisional director for Exeter.
Towergate grows finance team
Towergate Insurance has made two senior finance appointments.
Giles appoints new healthcare leader
Giles Insurance Group has appointed Paul Lewis as director of its healthcare team.
South West rural insurer wins chartered status
Cornish Mutual has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Aviva in redundancy talks with regional staff
Aviva is beginning talks with staff over the possibility of job losses, as it moves forward with its regional restructure.
BGL appoints new leader for anti-fraud division
BGL Group has appointed Martin Croucher as senior counter-fraud manager.
Hemel-based broker snaps up book from local rival
Hemel Hempstead-based broker Advanced Insurance Consultants (AIC) has acquired the book of business from ALH Insurance, for an undisclosed sum.
CMC lands PPI contract with 'leading' financial institution
Claims management company (CMC) RiIG has won a contract to handle payment protection insurance claims for a financial institution.
Queen honours philanthropy of Carole Nash founder
Carole Nash, founder of the eponymous motorbike insurance specialist, has been awarded an OBE for her philanthropy in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
New overseas treatment PMI product unveiled
Passport2Health has launched a private medical insurance (PMI) product to enable policyholders to undergo treatment abroad.
Esure broker partners with CDL to launch iPhone app
Esure Broker and Sheilas’ Wheels Broker have launched apps allowing existing customers to access their policies on smartphones.
Allianz warns that RSA judgment could push motor costs higher
Allianz has warned that a High Court decision on the RSA repair model could add 25% to motor repair bills.
Zurich aims to improve visibility to small brokers
Zurich is renewing its commitment to smaller regional brokers, recruiting 16 new sales executives who will be responsible for looking after around 2,000 brokers.
UK consumers failing to see value of mobile phone cover
Almost four in five British mobile phone users believe mobile phone insurance is unnecessary, according to research from Virgin Media.
JLT launches unoccupied property cover
JLT Specialty has extended its landlords insurance offering to cover unoccupied properties, and enhanced its online quote and bind facility.