Articles by Insurance Age staff
Risky business survey findings
Insurance brokers relying on back-up tapes to store and recover their data need on average 19.5 hour...
Markel confirms commitment to ECF initiative
Markel International, in affiliation with the International Underwriting Association, has confirmed ...
NetPercent develops iPep
NetPercept has developed iPep, a solution that improves financial website operations. The firm said ...
Firm looks to curb identity theft
Support services provider CPP Group is targeting the broker market with its products for identity th...
A fleeting moment in history
With cost control and duty of care on the top of the agenda, what is the insurance industry doing to support the motor fleet sector? This month's discussion highlights the role of fleet managers in keeping accidents - and claims - at bay
Group upgrades claims division in a bid to boost service capabilities
The UKU Group has revamped its Nexus claims division with a new e-commerce system and additional pro...
Towering above the rest
Big players are often feared but Amanda Blanc puts forward the notion that Towergate is simply misunderstood. She speaks to Martin Friel about consolidation in the sector, and how it looks set to continue shaping the broking world
Kewill launches streamlined communication platform
Kewill has launched a streamlined electronic communication platform for RAC Auto Windscreens (RAC). ...
Network hits back at control accusations
I was disappointed to read the headline 'Networks tighten contracts to gain greater hold over member...
New hire sees Allianz promote schemes strength
Allianz Schemes has boosted its team as part of its ongoing drive to promote its products and servic...
Broker questions directs' methods
A broker has called for direct insurers and comparison sites to team up with intermediaries to encou...
Household market to return to profitability in 2008, says report
Household insurers suffered an estimated loss of more than £300m in 2007 due to the severe flooding ...
An end to the Venture Preference three
The news that Venture Preference has decided to ship Chris Blackham and Paul Meehan out the door - a...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Marsh has appointed Carrick Lambert as managing director of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa f...
February
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it was looking to develop a confidential matc...
Towergate Partnership acquires Woodgate and Partners
Towergate Partnership has acquired Kent-based Woodgate and Partners. Under the deal, all 29 staff an...
GreenRoad Technologies launches new initiative
GreenRoad Technologies has launched the GreenRoad UK Fleet Safety Challenge. By using its SafetyCent...
Hi-tech hang-ups
Cyber fraud
Broker market feels consolidation heat as Ecclesiastical confirms deal
Equestrian specialist South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) has been sold to Ecclesiastical Insurance...
Appointment at Heath Lambert
Steve Seekings has become branch development director at Heath Lambert's Norwich office. Seekings ha...
Divine intervention for brokers?
It's not often that one is struck by an amusing insurance advert when strolling through the pictures...
Stuart Davidsen - This Catamaran man
Director's Q&A
Property - Profit from property?
As the commercial property market stalls what is the best approach to business premises? Christina Jordan evaluates leasing versus buying
Appointment at Aon Re Global Fac
Aon Re Global Fac has appointed Oliver Schofield as its head of global strategy. Schofield has also ...