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Ringing the changes
The emergence of broker networks, call centres and impending Financial Services Authority regulation has changed the tone of the broker market, leading some to speak of its demise. However, brokers are determined to hang on, says Nicolle Farthing.
Increased red tape is destroying small business, warns Michael
Small businesses are being smothered by red tape under the Labour government, claimed shadow chancel...
Jones urges insurers not to give in over speculative claims
Nicolle Farthing and Diane Smyth report from the Association of British Insurers conference, London, 10 April.
CUE PI launches
The battle against fraud has moved up a gear with the Claims and Underwriting Personal Injury Datab...
Group benefits of individual actions
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Hamish Ritchie has a no-nonsense approach to insurance. The industry is in it together, he tells Diane Smyth, so brokers and insurers should take some responsibility for their own practices and not rely…
NIG offers marketing support to brokers
NIG has launched a lead generation guide, providing marketing support for brokers. The guide of...
Three Beddis Hobbs directors get 30% share of the business
Peter Beddis, chief executive officer of Beddis Hobbs, is selling 30% of the brokerage to three of ...
BIBA 2003
CONFERENCE TIMETABLE. Wednesday 21 May 18:00-20:00 - Opening reception for all delegates and ...
Appointment at BDB.
Peter Goff has joined the board of BDB and Matteo-Maria Giuliani has been promoted to associate dire...
Bartlett Group buys Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers.
Leeds-based broker The Bartlett Group has acquired local competitors Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers. ...
Underwriter downgraded
The Underwriter Insurance Company has been downgraded to BBB+ from A- by international rating agenc...
Make sure BI policies match up
My company was recently appointed on a claim where the business interruption cover had been placed ...
Appointment at Euler Trade Indemnity.
Euler Trade Indemnity has made Phil Mercer head of operations and Phil Simmons head of commercial un...
GISC regulation position
Brokers that are members of the General Insurance Standards Council will be in a good position to a...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has appointed Neil Evans as corporate manager of crisis management. Mr Evans joined ...
Appointment at Crawford & Company.
Crawford & Company has appointed David Blackburn as quality assurance manager for the Central Europe...
Goodhealth relaunch
Health insurance provider Goodhealth Worldwide has relaunched its international healthcare plan wit...
FSA raising authorisation awareness through summer campaign
The Financial Services Authority will launch a publicity campaign this summer to increase awareness...
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group.
Stuart Scott has joined Loss Recovery Group as business development manager. Karen Beattie becomes b...
Appointment at The Folgate Partnership.
The Folgate Partnership has made Peter Hollingdale head of underwriting. He will retain his position...
Female security offering
A new personal security package underwritten by Link Insurance is available to female drivers, aged...
Axa to review processes after shock departure
AXA was shocked by Francois-Xavier Boisseau's departure, according to chief executive Peter Hubbard...
Appointment at DWL Europe.
Ramsay Adams has joined DWL Europe as managing director. He joins from Computer Sciences Corporation...
Appointment at NIG.
NIG has made several appointments to its product development team. Kevan Aubrey is the new commercia...