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Appointment at Sabre.
Sabre has appointed four directors to its board: David Warnock, Peter Robinson, Pat Swords and John ...
Hull office for Smart and Cook.
Rapidly-growing broker Smart and Cook has opened another new office. The Hull office will special...
Keeping the eggs in separate baskets.
John O'Roarke tells Diane Smyth why Churchill believes in keeping its fingers in as many pies as possible, managing all four aspects of insurance and differentiating on service by refusing to outsource.
Appointment at CNA Financial Corporation.
Stephen Lilienthal has become the chief executive of CNA Financial Corporation and chairman and chie...
PL level raised by Cab-Line.
Cab-Line insurance services is set to raise the level of public liability cover included as a standa...
Argyll buys Pharon.
Argyll Insurance Group has acquired Pharon Insurance Brokers. Pharon will continue to operate from i...
Appointment at The Miller Insurance Group.
The Miller Insurance Group has appointed two new directors, Jonathan Fussell and Simon Scholfield. M...
Regulators do not quite add up.
Why is it necessary for the General Insurance Standards Council, Financial Services Authority and th...
Two offers to help brokers comply with general insurance regulation.
Misys Financial Systems and The Whitechurch Network are both gearing up to help general insurance br...
Commission changes at RSA.
Nearly 50% of the premiums Royal & SunAlliance distributes via brokers are now sold net of commissio...
Crossed wires?
Brokers and insurers are still unsure of the claims technology available and are opting for a softly, softly approach. Iain MacDonald says this lack of investment is hindering the industry's progress and someone must take the lead.
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...