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Split widening in broker sector
A widening split in the broker sector between 'traditionalists' and 'innovators' will see competitiv...
Broker forum fun
The Insurance Age Broker Forum has proved a great success, receiving many thousands of hits since it...
A thorny issue
DOC has been a traditional feature of most comprehensive private motor polices providing third-party cover when policyholders drive another vehicle with the owner's permission. However, as Paul Lang writes, recent months have seen DOC become something of…
Moorhouse Xbroker doubles business
The amount of business underwritten through Moorhouse Xbroker doubled during 2005 with £1.6m in new ...
SSP announces new operating structure
SSP has announced a new operating structure that will take effect immediately. The business will now...
It was interesting researching the front cover story ..
It was interesting researching the front cover story this month on the increases in postage costs fa...
Broker consolidation to continue during 2006
Consolidation among UK insurance brokers looks set to continue in 2006, but prices could rise sharpl...
Car and home premiums remain static
Premiums for both car and home insurance remained static over the last three months of 2005, followi...
CMT launched by IFS
The Competence Maintenance Tool (CMT) has been launched by the Institute of Financial Services (IFS)...
Role reversal
Insurance Age offered Gemma Taylor of broker Footman James and Ben Clarke, of software house Misys, the opportunity to swap jobs and discover just how tough each other's positions were
Stackhouse Poland continues expansion
Stackhouse Poland has continued its expansion with the acquisition of London-based broker RHB Insura...
Regulation and small brokers Q&A
A year has now passed since the onset of Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulation. The switch f...
Cracking a problem area
Uninsured motorists could now be sent to prison under proposals to be published by ministers, in an effort to crack down on the going problem. Gary Hyndman reports
Direct Line launches 'no claims promise'
Direct Line has launched a 'no claims promise' enabling motorists to save hundreds of pounds on thei...
Following the other sheep
Increased competition resulting in spiralling rates - it is a common story in the insurance industry. Insurers try to maintain rates but are inevitably forced to follow the herd towards unprofitable levels. Liz Booth finds out why they are sheepish about…
Fortis Van Guard released
Fortis Van Guard has been released to Misys brokers and members of the Countrywide network, completi...
Yorkshire-based companies merge
Two Yorkshire-based companies providing claims services to the broking sector have merged. Uninsured...
Soundbytes - Bruce Stewart, managing director, Pancentric
What is Enabler? Enabler gives brokers an easy way to use email for their communications and market...
Williamson Moore acquires Bradford Peters
Williamson Moore, a property captive specialist and commercial insurance broker based in West Sussex...
CFS announces creation of CISGIL
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has announced the creation of CIS General Insurance (CISGIL) w...
Ex-footballer makes record illness claim
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur footballer, Dean Richards, has claimed a record £2m in compensation for an illn...