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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...
Compensation Scheme to refund surplus
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has announced its intention to refund a surplus of £42m t...
Drivers think penalty points are unfair
Nearly two in three drivers think the current UK system of dishing out penalty points for speeding c...
Group Direct creates Insurance Retail Division
Group Direct has created a UK Insurance Retail Division to bring together its various insurance brok...
Business optimism increases strongly
Financial services firms' business optimism in the sector has increased strongly over the last three...
TCC launches outsourcing division
The Consulting Consortium is starting a new outsourcing division. Outsourcing services from TCC have...
Highway/Branko join forces
Motor insurer Highway has joined forces with Branko, an insurance compliance company, to promote the...
Appointment at Hiscox
Hiscox has appointed Ally Kemp (pictured) to the position of regional manager, Scotland and Ireland....
Appointment at Crawford & Co
Jeffrey Bowman has been named chief operating officer, global property and casualty services, Crawfo...
Appointment at Alexander Forbes
Peter Mitchell has joined Alexander Forbes' corporate risk solutions division, with responsibility f...
Personal injury costs rising and rising
Personal injury costs continue to be the greatest problem facing motor insurers, according to a repo...