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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...
Fencing, not mincing, words
As a former county fencing - specifically sabre - champion, I was amused to note the imagery of a sa...
TIW launches placing solution
The Insurance Workplace (TIW) has launched a placing solution it claimed would bridge the gap betwee...
SAFed highlights inspection danger
Brokers need to be aware of statutory compliance issues and health & safety legislation when carryin...
Stackhouse Poland acquires David Fangen Holdings
Stackhouse Poland has acquired the entire share capital of David Fangen Holdings, which includes Lon...
Beyond the call of duty
In a competitive commercial market, Gary Head explains how understanding the challenges facing small businesses is critical for brokers looking to increase profits and maintain a healthy customer base
Trading places
Brokers are increasingly adopting technology as a means of both selling their products to customers and placing business with insurers but, as Ian Russell explains, insurance continues to be a relationship-driven business
The hottest insurance gossip
As it is the season for horse racing, Polly joined Acturis and company at the York Races. Now, as yo...