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Link offers home access.
Home offices can now access insurance from Link Insurance at www.businesshome.co.uk. Business Home I...
Appointment at Axa Art Insurance.
Axa Art Insurance, part of the Axa Group, has announced the appointment of Shane Colvin as underwrit...
Appointment at Anthony Kidd Agencies.
Anthony Kidd Agencies has appointed Mike Greenland as account developer for the south east of Englan...
Congratulations for Mr Paddick and a call to support the IBRC.
Following his defeat of the General Insurance Standards Council monopoly, may I congratulate Andrew ...
Keeping up the hard work.
Barry Smith, the new chief executive of Fortis Insurance, explains to Catherine Tennant why he thinks close communication with brokers is key to the company's continued success.
Overheard - Christmas parties.
Overheard hopes you all had a good Christmas break and, in particular, a good office party. Mike ...
Appointment at Budget.
Andrew Perry has been made regional manager for the London and south area of Budget's retail network...
Information received.
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...