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Jeff Herdman, Managing director, Bland Bankart UK.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Joining Bland Bankart from a national broker of course....
News from the insurance industry.
Overheard wonders if Adam Golder, chief executive of Axa Art, could do with a pay rise after he forw...
Customer knowledge is key.
The key to good business is identifying the profitable customers, according to independent customer ...
Wheatley and Williams allay brokers' FSA fears.
Brokers voiced one big concern at the conference's closing panel discussion - regulation by the Fina...
Appointment at Rubicon Corporation.
Rubicon Corporation has appointed Melvin Wright as group business development director. With over 20...
Added value = added profits.
Increasing expertise, trust and service levels not only leads to a satisfied customer base that is less likely to stray but added profits for brokers and insurers.
On the autumnal agenda.
The summer recess means Parliament has come to a halt but there is a plethora of insurance industry issues to tackle when MPs return.
HML goes to town with taxi offerings.
Guaranteeing broker HML Marketing has launched a range of taxi products for new and existing brokers...
Appointment at BCWA Healthcare.
Private medical insurer BCWA Healthcare has made Alison Bessell broker consultant for the Midlands r...
Appointment at Pinsent Curtis Biddle.
Tim Burton has become national head of insurance and reinsurance at Pinsent Curtis Biddle. Mr Burton...
All with the same aim in mind.
If the industry is to succeed in the race to combat insurance fraud, brokers and insurers must unite and focus clearly on protective steps, tackling the growing problem as a team. Mihir Pandya explains.
Year-at-a-glance - home premiums.
The increase in motor and home insurance premiums is slowing, according to the AA's British Insurance...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management.
Tim Rogers has been appointed to the newly-created position of countrywide fleet manager at Misys In...
Appointment at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has appointed Michael Daly as director of its actuarial and insurance managem...
Appointment at CMA.
Credit market analytics specialist CMA has made Forbes Elworthy, former co-head of structured credit...
Thomas Winter Insurance helps SHA tenants fight social exclusion.
Over 90% of Scottish Housing Association tenants are failing to insure their household goods and per...
A few basic fraud provisions
Brokers need to keep on their toes as their role in the provision of evidence is set to become more important after the House of Lords' decision in Medcalf.
Appointment at Ace Europe.
Anne Love has joined Ace Europe's Glasgow office as directors' and officers' insurance underwriter. ...
New software gets the go-ahead from five leading brokers.
Five leading brokers have signed up for new software, signalling an end to the 'wait and see' lull i...
DAS drives home policy updates.
Motorists have been given a boost by Bristol-based uninsured loss recovery insurer DAS. All exist...
Appointment at The Primary Group.
The Primary Group has appointed Charles Norton-Smith, former chairman of BMS Special Risk Services, ...
RP Hodson replaces SMG.
Independent broker network The Broker Alliance has welcomed on board a new member, replacing SMG in ...
A Smart move.
Leigh Smart was young and ambitious when he bought Roberts and Davis and his confidence has paid off. The company now earns a gross premium income of £27m and, as Diane Smyth finds out, will not stop there.
Appointment at Ockham.
Ross Dunlop, previously non-executive deputy chairman, has become executive chairman of Ockham. Andr...