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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...
Product innovation: has it been ignored for too long?
This month's the panel discusses whether product innovation in the insurance market has been given enough importance
Aon report predicts stormy year ahead for UK business
Storm damage losses are set to continue in 2006 following a record year of storm damage losses in th...
CII introduces Job Role and Competency Framework
A Job Role and Competency Framework has been introduced by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) t...
DAS restructure boost for broker service
Legal protection insurer DAS has confirmed plans for what it claims is a 'new, seamless approach to ...
Brokers feeling happier with insurer service levels
Brokers are happier with the service they receive from insurers after recording improvements in thei...
Allianz warns of whiplash risk
Allianz Cornhill has launched an initiative to raise awareness of the effects of whiplash and inform...
Insurer investment strategies fall short
Non-life insurers may be taking risks inefficiently through investment strategies that lack appropri...
Misys insurance profits, revenue remain steady
Software house Misys General Insurance has released interim results showing revenue and profits simi...
Allianz eyes IFA networks
Allianz Cornhill has identified independent financial adviser networks and underwriting agencies as ...
Claim Experts looking to expand in 2006
Loss adjuster Claim Experts is trying to capitalise on restructuring carried out last year. The rest...
Insurecom moves into profit
UK insurance software provider Insurecom has moved into profit attained in the month of January afte...
Facing challenges head on
Andrew Torrance talks to Michelle Worvell about his reign at Allianz Cornhill, which has seen company profits rise significantly, and about the unfair criticism brokers have received
FSA and broking community have different views
Rather unsurprisingly, it appears the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the broking community h...