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Appointment at MediCare.
MediCare has appointed Faisal Shah as head of sales and marketing and will also be in charge of the ...
Fortis ratings review.
Fortis has introduced a new rating structure for its travel insurance contract for the under 65s, wh...
Brian Thornhill, Owner, Brian Thornhill & Son.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Setting up on my own. I overheard my boss say I'd last ...
Appointment at Premium Credit.
Cristian Jackson has joined Premium Credit personal lines division as head of sales and development....
Hanover Park set for expansion.
London broker Hanover Park is set to expand its wholesaling and niche businesses, after selling its ...
Towergate partnership.
Towergate has formed a partnership with Prompt as its preferred premium finance supplier. The deal w...
Appointment at Beazley.
Beazley has employed Alistair Robson as senior property underwriter. He joins the company from Wurtt...
Appointment at Ansvar.
Duncan Tuffrey has joined Ansvar as regional manager for the South-west. He brings nearly 20 years o...
A jump-start?
Stephanie Spicer reviews the past year in the private motor market and asks whether, despite rising premiums, increased competition and a burgeoning after-the-event market, it is still a viable source of business for brokers.
Argyll: Lloyd's accredited.
Argyll Insurance Brokers has been accredited by Lloyd's of London and has opened a City office. Step...
Talking shop.
After suffering from a soft market, insurers are looking at new broker distribution methods for shops insurance to reduce costs and increase volume. Diane Smyth reports.
Appointment at RAC.
RAC has announced two senior appointments. David Nicholas has joined as business development manager...
Hiscox launches pick-n-mix business cover
Hiscox has launched a portfolio of cover for small to medium sized businesses. The Professional Ins...
Law firm warns: join GISC or face failure
Brokers who delay in joining the General Insurance Standards Council could fail within four years, ac...
RSA snaps up coverclick.com
Royal and SunAlliance has bought online credit insurance provider coverclick.com. Coverclick.com, w...
Heath Lambert extends offering to clients online
Broker Heath Lambert is offering clients the opportunity to sell insurance products on to their own c...
Towergate hooks up with Close Premium Finance
Towergate has chosen Close Premium Finance as its preferred premium finance supplier. The deal with...
Allen & Allen boosts clients' motor cover
Independent intermediary Allen & Allen has launched an uninsured loss recovery policy to its motor in...
Footman James covers European biking
Footman James is adding European travel cover to all individual classic motorcycle insurance schemes ...
Broker networks fast-track technology
Broker networks are offering brokers fast-track access to software, with four networks announcing tec...
MMA helps builders face facts
Brokers placing business for builders are getting help from MMA. The broker-only insurer has launch...
Giles Insurance prepares to go public
Irvine based Giles Insurance Brokers is preparing to float in 2004. The company recorded a 24% incr...
GMI puts wholesale commercial up for grabs
Brokers have access to a new commercial lines wholesaler, GMI Insurance Services. The Kent-based br...
IIBRC aims to rival GISC
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has confirmed the new name for its regulatory body launched today...