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THB Group expands into underwriting following results
Specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, THB Group plc, issued interim results showing strong income growth. In a statement, it said: 'THB has successfully completed the first phase of its integration programme following the acquisition of the Lloyd…
A third of insurance business missing out on online sales
A recent survey into online marketing shows that many finance and insurance companies could be missing out on sales by not maximising their websites or online marketing campaigns.
Equalities bill “promotes mediocrity”, warns law firm
The government’s new equality bill could result in a brain drain of top talent, a law firm has warned.
Chaucer sell Pembroke to Ironshore
Chaucer Holdings, the specialist Lloyd’s insurer, has sold its shareholding in Pembroke JV to Ironshore for a cash consideration of £14.9m, subject to a £ for £ adjustment to the extent that net assets at completion differ from £0.5m.
Lloyd's warns of future liability crisis
Businesses could be facing a future liability crisis if they fail to recognise current litigation is...
Brit Insurance invests in Xbridge
Brit Insurance has made a £7m investment in Xbridge, giving the insurer a 38% interest in the busine...
New revenue stream in gadgets
Brokers are missing out on a revenue opportunity by not offering insurances on the new generation of...
Zurich launches freight liability product
Zurich has launched a freight liability product to supplement its marine cargo policy, which was lau...
Take on technology
An online presence should not only be part of a broker's technology strategy, it should be at the he...
Moorhouse adds office product to Xbroker
Independent broker Moorhouse has added an office product to Xbroker, its online broker quotation pla...
Risk perspectives - Age can be a matter of concern
Steve Palmer is motor operations manager at Norwich Union Risk Services
Aggregated assault
The Financial Services Authority's recent investigation into aggregator sites said there was 'mixed evidence' in the clarity, fairness and accuracy of information given to customers. This discussion looks into the outcome of the regulator's report and…
Square Mile broking - Trading or training?
Dominic D'Inverno and David Garrad of Square Mile Broking. Having spent some of the last month fina...
Blooming marvellous
On the back of the controversial takeover by broking giant Towergate, Grant Ellis speaks to Martin Friel about the nature of broker networks and how fighting for the rights of members is essential in the politics of business
Coverzones launched to cater for commercial sector
An online hybrid has been launched to cater for the commercial sector. Coverzones will focus on the ...
THB unveils additional office space at London base
THB has unveiled more than 16,000 square feet of additional office space at its London base in Leade...
EIS looks for fresh start with name change
Troubled Erinaceous Insurance Services (EIS) has revealed it is set to change its name to Barbon Ins...
Correction
Last month, Insurance Age incorrectly stated that Blyth Valley was an internet-only professional ind...
RSA introduces broker-focused teams
RSA has introduced new broker-focused teams and will roll out the programme to approximately 40 brok...
Housebound
The software house sector has found itself deep in the throes of consolidation much like its broking counterpart but is this limiting choice in the market? Sarah Hills questions whether brokers should remain loyal to their current software provider, or…
Lions Club seeks company to host meetings
The south-east district of the Lions Club is looking for a company to host its meetings. For the pas...
NU and Zurich admit job losses are on the cards
Two of the largest UK insurers have announced plans to streamline their business, which has resulted...
Schemes solutions
Is the credit crunch affecting your profits? Feeling the pinch as consumers count the pennies? Strug...