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THB looking to purchase small to medium competitors
London broker THB said it was looking to purchase small to medium-sized London competitors under pre...
MoJ reforms signal LEI uncertainty
Brokers could feel the pinch of the reduction in referral fees in light of the Ministry of Justice (...
Rulings shift balance of PUWER
Two recent Court of Appeal rulings have left businesses in a stronger position to defeat compensatio...
Alive and kicking
Many in the Norwich market claim business in the area is healthy, with local brokers proud of their strong relationships with insurers and customers alike. This month's discussion explores its unique trading features and how one insurer has helped to…
Appointment at BGL Group
Mark Collier has joined the BGL Group as managing director. Previously at Provident Insurance, he wi...
The fall guys
The slow down in the UK economy should be cause for concern for advisers in the housing market, as previous downturns have come with an increased risk of professional indemnity claims. Liz Booth explores the effects of this on insurers' rates and warns…
SBJ UK to become integrated into Venture Preference
SBJ UK is to be integrated into Venture Preference (VP). As part of the move, Howard Fryer, formerly...
Sterling to relocate commercial operation to West Malling
Sterling is to relocate its commercial operation from Romford to West Malling in order to accommodat...
Appointments at Arista Insurance
Two underwriters from RSA have been recruited by Arista Insurance to help set up a new office in St ...
Cash converters
With consolidators tightening their purse strings and scaling back their operations, will they be able to meet the pressures of the economic climate head on or should they look elsewhere to invest? Sarah Hills reports
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Now Polly normally conducts herself in an impeccable and ladylike manner, but the British Insurance ...
Equity Insurance completes two book acquisitions
Equity Insurance has completed two book acquisitions, transferring both personal lines and commercia...
AIG acquire outstanding shareholdings of Ascot Underwriting
AIG has acquired all of the outstanding shareholdings of Ascot Underwriting. The firm is the managin...
New initiative to be launched by motor insurer Highway
Vehicle repair suppliers providing the highest quality of claims service to policyholders are to be ...
Iprism launches new product for brokers
Iprism, the online comparative quote facility for the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector,...
Sagicor Underwriting re-brands and re-launches website
Sagicor Underwriting, formerly Byrne and Stacey Underwriting (BSU), has re-branded and re-launched i...
CNA Insurance adds 11 new policy wordings to its professional indemnity product range
CNA Insurance has added 11 new policy wordings to its professional indemnity (PI) product range. The...
Blackwall Green designs insurance product for artists
Blackwall Green, Heath Lambert's specialist fine-art broker, has designed an insurance product for a...
In fair weather - In fair weather or foul
With UK employers now spending an estimated £300m a year on employment tribunal claims, Mark Shreeve explains how obtaining the right directors' and officers' package is the best protection a business can have
Weave your own web
The internet is a necessity for marketing success, explains Bruce Stewart, as it allows brokers and insurers to work alongside each other to grow their business and deliver modern products that meet the needs of customers
Is the bubble bursting?
Over the past couple of months, the trade press has reported that consolidators are cutting back on ...
Confused.com adds E-home to list of insurers
Confused.com has added E-home, an internet-only brand, to its list of insurers for home cover. E-hom...
Border control
Under the European Union laws governing imports, distributors could be held liable if they supply dangerous or defective products. Martin Friel explains how brokers can help firms recognise the risks and safeguard their future