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Nightmare on Lime Street warning
David Smith, managing director of London insurance software company Sequel, has estimated that at le...
Appointment at Brit Insurance Holdings
Brit Insurance Holdings has appointed Karen Vizard as international medical expenses underwriter and...
Appointment at Primary Broker Services
Primary Broker Services has recruited Frank Sheridan as business development manager - Scotland. ...
Appointment at Oval
Oval has recruited three senior specialists to its existing corporate insurance team in the North of...
Appointment at Smart & Cook (Newcastle)
Smart & Cook (Newcastle) has appointed Don Gunning, formerly of HSBC Insurance Brokers, as an accoun...
Restructure for DAS broker sales force
DAS has unveiled plans for a new approach to servicing brokers. The structure sees the country split...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindey UK
Mark Gilbert has been appointed head of liability services for Cunningham Lindey UK and Peter Taylor...
Appointment at Software Solutions Partners
Software Solutions Partners has appointed Daniel Fletcher as marketing manager and Rachel Bannister ...
Personal transport
One BMW-driving big noise in the industry could hardly contain himself recently upon hearing that Br...
Hughes & Co. plans 2006 branch expansion drive
Northern Irish broker Hughes & Co. has announced plans to expand its branch network by 50% in 2006. ...
Edward Symmons acquires Johnn Foord & Company
Edward Symmons has acquired the business of John Foord & Company, for an undisclosed sum. The compan...
Towergate acquires Hobson Insurance
The Towergate Partnership has acquired Romford-based Hobson Insurance Brokers. The business has 10 s...
If in doubt, then just leave it out
FSA rules on disclosure make it tempting to send a lot of information to clients that is next to useless. Tracey Robinson says this 'safety first' approach does more harm than good
One year from GI-Day insurers find regulation a struggle
A year on from GI-Day, insurers are continuing to find regulation a struggle, according to Huntswood...
A monthly look at who's moving where ..
BROKERS - The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed two new members to its bo...
Ace uncovers lack of awareness
Organisations that outsource their IT systems are increasing their potential vulnerability to securi...
Protecting your flock
The Government estimates that over one third of the accidents on the UK's roads involve someone who is working at the time. These figures translate to 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries every week while employees are on duty. Steve Stokes says: fleet…
The Broker Network expects further growth after posting £1.5m profit
The Broker Network said it expected further growth in 2006 after posting an operating profit of £1.5...
Making slow progress
The premium finance industry has had a challenging 12 months. The introduction of FSA regulation for brokers and the soft market with commercial and personal lines premium rates falling contributed to slower progress than in previous years, as Simon…
FOS publishes budget
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published its budget for the next financial year for consu...
Multiassistance launches Multiaccess
Multiaccess, a free, secure online portal which gives loss adjusters real-time remote access to repo...
Research commissioned by Royal & Sun Alliance
Research commissioned by Royal & Sun Alliance has revealed that UK businesses are ill-equipped and u...
Embrace change or suffer, report warns
A widening split in the broker sector between 'traditionalists' and 'innovators' will see competitiv...
Fortis acquires Affinity Solutions
Fortis has acquired Affinity Solutions, a financial services consultancy firm specialising in the UK...