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Appointment at Blackmore.
Blackmore Insurance Agency has announced the appointment of Simon Dell as managing director. Mr Dell...
No place like home.
Confidence in the travel industry is at a low ebb after the US terrorist attacks, with many wary about going abroad and opting to stay in the UK instead. Rachel Gordon explores the industry's reaction.
Appointment at Annan.
Richard Bywater, a financial consultant with Annan, has been made a director and Graham Barrett join...
Broker networking.
Joining a network should not be viewed as a distress purchase - for many it makes sound business sense, Grant Ellis tells Catherine Tennant.
Technology apathy.
"The technology to change the insurance industry is here," said Mike Dodd. "But you can't change the...
Ex-Marsh and Aon brokers acquire Stackhouse Poland.
Independent insurance broker Stackhouse Poland has been bought by three insurance brokers. Jeremy...
Greystoke no win, no fees.
Greystoke Legal Services, a division of independent intermediary Hanover Park, is launching a condit...
EU regulation directive to have massive impact.
Professional Broking recently hosted a round table event, inviting insurers to share their views on the future of the broker market. Diane Smyth reports on the issues raised.
Brokers trial online schemes portal.
Wholesalers and their sub-brokers are being invited to pilot an online schemes portal. The site, ...
Appointment at Hiscox.
Daniel Wood has been appointed as fine art underwriter at Hiscox. Mr Wood has been with the company ...
Das: protection for when the GISC-going gets tough.
DAS' relaunched commercial legal protection policy offers companies representation throughout Genera...
Safe from direct writers?
Direct writers will not steal too much household or small commercial business from brokers, accordin...
Along these lines.
Moving with the times is the key to success, Paul Moors tells Diane Smyth, explaining how the restructure of The Bollington Group will help it maintain its current level of growth.
Access all areas?
Since Lloyd's opened its doors, provincial brokers have had greater opportunities within the market. Diane Smyth weighs up the different entry methods.
Jordan Emmett joins Bland Bankart
Blank Bankart has continued its Midlands expansion by acquiring Jordan Emmett & Partners. Jordan Em...
Banks top the intermediary league
Bank-assurers are leading the way for insurance intermediaries, according to a new industry report. ...
Direct Choice set for rapid expansion
Independent intermediary Direct Choice will be creating 200 new jobs over the next three years. The...
Castle Cairn buys up a rival
Independent intermediary Castle Cairn has bought fellow Edinburgh brokerage Kingston & Hurn. Clive...
Uninsured drivers weigh up the cost of crime
Uninsured drivers are finding it cheaper to pay fines than get insurance, according to specialist bro...
QBE launches technology liability cover
QBE International Insurance has launched a combined technology liability product. The product is ai...
Legal & General enters spirit of goodwill
The season of goodwill has kicked in already, with Legal & General Insurance providing 10% extra cove...
NIG mucks in with FarmWeb
Agricultural specialist Farmweb has transferred its £20m account from Norwich Union to NIG. Policie...
Safeonline boosts broker rates
Commission rates have gone up for UK brokers at digital risks insurer Safeonline. Commission now st...
Chubb helps in the fight against cyber crime.
Cyber crime is on the increase and Chubb is tackling it with a policy to protect financial service c...