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Travelodge has become the
Travelodge has become the UK's first hotel chain to launch online travel insurance. Priced to match ...
The Financial Services Compensation ..
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set its initial levy for 2007/8 at £94.5m, inc...
A standard courtesy
No-claims discounts are a standard part of any motor insurance policy, but should the same practice be extended to household insurance? Robert O'May urges insurance firms to adapt to current customer expectations and make a change for the better
Giles Insurance completes fourth acquisition
Giles Insurance has completed its fourth acquisition since its management buyout in July 2006, by ac...
Brokers warned to strengthen contract certainty capabilities
The culture of commercial underwriting in the London market needs to change if insurers and brokers ...
Corporate failures fall by 8.8%
Corporate failures have fallen by 8.8% during the first three months of 2007, with 430 fewer failure...
LV= has selected the Thunderhead
LV= has selected the Thunderhead platform to generate all its customer documentation in the UK. Thun...
Towergate prize scalp will not lead RSA takeover
Towergate has batted back rumours that, following its appointment of Patrick Snowball from Norwich U...
Hearty congratulations
Overheard would like to open this month's derivative gleanings with a message of hearty congratulati...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Jeremy Baker has been appointed as property claims supply manager at Allianz Cornhill. Also, Ian Pug...
Higos buys Mike Deverell
Wells-based Higos Insurance has added two more branches to its high street network, with the acquisi...
MMA joins with Acturis
Broker-only insurer MMA has launched its small contractor's liability product - Master Tradesman Plu...
Jelf buys 10 in 12 months
Yate-based the Jelf Group has acquired the business of Aldershot-based general insurance broker, Sun...
DAS Legal Expenses announces restructure
DAS Legal Expenses has announced a management restructure. Lyndon Willshire will be controlling all ...
Brokerbility scoops four more North East brokers in £400m premium push
Andrew Tjaardstra Broker group Brokerbility, which was founded by Stuart Randall, the managing dire...
MMA Insurance has added two ..
MMA Insurance has added two commercial products, commercial and residential property owners, to Brok...
Erinaceous buyout speculation gains speed
The Erinaceous Group has admitted that it has been the focus of recent private equity overtures, wit...
The Towergate Partnership has ..
The Towergate Partnership has signed a development contract with Open GI worth approximately £500,00...
Maternity law changes draw FSB flack
New maternity rules that came into force last month could have a significant financial impact on sma...
Mediocre underwriting spurs AIG's push into UK SME sector
The small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is crowded and under-served, with many brokers fee...