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A presence of mind
Being a spokesman for the insurance industry requires a good working knowledge of the market. Sarah Hills speaks to David Gittings about his role at the Lloyd's Market Association and how he hopes to raise the profile of the underwriting community
Equity Insurance Group has acquired ..
Equity Insurance Group has acquired the general book of Lincoln broker O'Halloran & Co. Established ...
UK insurers fall behind other sectors despite profits rise
UK insurers' profits per customer have more than doubled since last year but, despite this recovery,...
Axa confirms rumours with Smart and Cook acquisition
One of the worst-kept secrets in the industry has been confirmed, following Axa's announcement that ...
Broker consolidation Q&A
Consolidation in the broker market continues apace, with some analysts suggesting that it peaked at ...
Swinton's new website has been ..
Swinton's new website has been named the best performing company website in the insurance industry, ...
Appointments
A monthly look at who is moving where ... Brokers - Harvie Carswell has joined Heath Lambert's na...
Risk perspectives - Riding the wave of consolidation
A wave of consolidation is rolling through the broking industry, providing significant opportunities...
It's all in a day's work
The schemes market has become an interesting and progressive sector, and many would agree that developing niche offerings is a fundamental part of any brokerage. Sarah Hills speaks to Damian Walsh from Taxi Fleet Plus about working in the schemes world
Oval has acquired Cuthbert Service & Jackson ..
Oval has acquired Cuthbert Service & Jackson in Glasgow, following its earlier acquisitions of Servi...
UK brokers high on the takeover target list
At least 74 UK insurance broker firms are prime targets for a takeover, and another 124 could soon b...
Congratulations to David Motts ..
Congratulations to David Motts of Motts Godwin Insurance Services, who won a bottle of champagne aft...
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...