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Insurance forms routinely ask about criminal convictions but Neil Bromage questions how such facts should be used and whether the relevance to the type of policy required should be taken into consideration.
Martin Pettitt, Director, Harvey Pettitt and Partners.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? Buying my own office and escaping landlords. Q: What wa...
Motor claims tracked online with Claimsplus.
Claimsplus has launched an online service, allowing brokers' clients to track motor claims online. ...
BIBA advises brokers to stick with GISC.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging brokers to remain members of the General Insura...
Concerns over unlimited liability highlighted by US attacks.
The terrorist attacks on 11 September have highlighted insurers' worries over the provision of unlim...
A good fit?
Diane Smyth gets plugged into acquisitions and finds that before expanding, brokers must be sure they are making the right connection to avoid the many pitfalls.
At your service.
The insurance industry should be all about the personal touch, according to Peter Beddis. This gives regional brokers a head start, he explains to Diane Smyth.
Insurance contradictions help no one.
After almost 40 years of working within the insurance industry I have often felt compelled to voice ...
Appointment at Hardy Underwriting.
The board of Hardy Underwriting has made several appointments. Peter Hardy becomes non-executive cha...
Appointment at Fusion.
Fusion Insurance has employed Neil Willetts as regional risk control manager for the Midlands area. ...
Appointment at Datapol.
Colin Carslake has joined reference and screening business Datapol as business development manager. ...
Spot the difference.
The saga of NU Direct continues. Is this the biggest difference yet? NU Direct - £830.00, NU off ...
Appointment at The Through Transport Club.
The Through Transport Club, the insurance mutual for ship operators, stevedores, port authorities, t...
Appointment at XL Capital.
Dale Comey has been appointed to the board of directors at Bermuda-based XL Capital. Mr Comey was fo...
Bland Bankart expansion gathers pace.
Blank Bankart has continued its Midlands expansion by acquiring Jordan Emmett & Partners. Jordan ...
HHH confirms the purchase of Lloyd and Whyte.
National Broker Hill House Hammond has made its third acquisition in as many weeks, with the confirm...
MMA: cross-selling leaflet.
Broker-only insurer MMA Insurance has produced a customer-focused information leaflet, aimed to help...
Liability - AIG finds high demand for management liability cover.
Over 70% of the companies buying AIG's Financial Protector were buying management liability cover fo...
Appointment at Hiscox.
Hiscox Syndicate 33 has appointed Philip Perry as underwriter for fire and property. Mr Perry is ret...
RSA to launch electronic link.
RSA is set to unveil an £18m electronic link for its top-end brokers, called Global Workplace. Th...
Sports - Global Sports offers product for amateur sports.
Global sports underwriter Sportscover has formed a partnership with Great Lakes Re-Insurance UK to wr...
Holiday cover for winter.
Brokers must remind holiday makers to get cover for wintersports breaks, says travel insurer Primary...
Appointment at Chubb.
Chubb has announced J Michael Baldwin, formerly senior vice president of Chubb Europe and European m...
Chaucer acquires CNACCL.
The Chaucer Group has announced it is to acquire CNA Corporate Capital and the right to manage CNA's...