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Brit Insurance establishes presence in Northern Ireland
Brit Insurance has established an underwriting presence in Northern Ireland with the appointments of...
FSnet-Insurance website launched
A new website, FSnet-Insurance, has been launched for the insurance sector to access existing resour...
Markel International promotes Jeremy Brazil
Markel International has promoted Jeremy Brazil to active underwriter of Syndicate 3000. Since 2005,...
As easy as ABC
With a list of achievements that would impress any critic, Phil Bunker seems to know the ins and outs of the insurance world. Following the launch of ABC Insurance last year, Michelle Worvell asks him about the start-up's ambitious growth plans and how…
Call to action over mandatory disclosure
Small commercial brokers - speak up now before it is too late. We are campaigning to stop the introd...
Insurance executives feel confident
Insurance executives are feeling very confident about their ability to manage risks and opportunitie...
Smaller businesses exposed to legal action
Nearly two-thirds of smaller businesses are leaving themselves exposed to legal action from their em...
Hiscox and Allison & Partners team up
Specialist insurer Hiscox and broker Allison & Partners have teamed up to launch INSPIRE, an underwr...
Are new start-ups essential?
Are new start-ups essential for the survival of the broking market? Yes 50.7% No 28.2% Unsure 23....
Firms partner to deliver clear trading message
Xchanging and Web Connectivity have teamed up to give brokers and underwriters the option of receivi...
Spedding Goldthorpe joins TBN
West-Yorkshire-based Spedding Goldthorpe has joined the Broker Network (TBN). The group also recentl...
Increase in senior citizens hiring cars on holiday
A significant increase in the number of senior citizens hiring cars while holidaying abroad has trig...
Willis establishes subsidiary network
Willis has established Willis N2 - a subsidiary network aimed at giving community brokers access to ...
Giles Insurance makes three acquisitions
Giles Insurance Brokers has made three acquisitions following the £500m private equity investment in...
IAG's UK Operation acquires Barnett & Barnett
IAG's UK Operation has acquired Isleworth-based Barnett & Barnett and its subsidiaries. Established ...
BGL Group installs Polaris ProductWriter
The BGL Group has installed an industry standard underwriting and rating engine, Polaris ProductWrit...
A law unto themselves
In January, Insurance Age revealed that the Legal Services Act would liberalise the strict ownership rules governing law firms, and could pave the way for brokers and insurers to buy or set up their own in-house practices. This month's discussion looks…
Equity Insurance acquires Holsworthy Insurance
Equity Insurance Group has acquired Devon broker Holsworthy Insurance Services for an undisclosed fi...
Marsh warns firms may be under-prepared
Marsh has warned that some London firms may be under-prepared for a terrorist attack. A survey condu...
Microsoft reveals plans
Microsoft has revealed plans to launch the London Market Network, a group of companies formed to off...