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Contractual challenge.
The proposed Contracts Bill will have repercussions throughout the insurance industry. Some sectors, such as construction, are set to benefit, say Charlotte Capstick and David Wilkinson.
Most brokers remain outside of the Net.
Over 60% of brokers have no website and only 10% are working towards developing one, according to Li...
A changing approach to risk.
Changes in the engineering sector have expanded the insurer's role to include risk management, although this has not increased the profitability of this market, says Tony Dowding.
Appointment at Denham syndicate 990.
Peter Matson has been made underwriter of Denham syndicate 990. The appointment will take effect fro...
Appointment at AIIB.
John Wardrop, a director of the Association of Insurance Intermediaries and Brokers, has been appoin...
Appointment at Reliance National Insurance Co.
Reliance National has appointed Richard Green as senior underwriter at its financial lines division....
BBN buys BFS business.
Financial Services and insurance broking group Berry Birch & Noble (BBN) has acquired the personal f...
BN causes a stir in the Lakes.
The location of this year's Broker Network Conference belied its hard-hitting messages for the broker community, says Tim Collison.
Norman and Cox hatch brands.
In conjunction with its corporate rebranding programme, Norman Insurance is going out into the marke...
Opus Corporate Risk launches range of services.
Opus Corporate Risk has launched a range of services to meet the insurance needs of arts, media and ...
Anada alliance now five strong.
West Country broking alliance Anada has increased its membership to five following the appointment o...
AUL's Personal Property Policy targets elderly.
Colchester-based Agency Underwriting Limited (AUL) has put together a household policy for people wh...
Calling for back-up.
As brokers look to get the edge in an increasingly competitive market, they need to concentrate on what they do best. David Fanning says astute firms are outsourcing functions like claims handing and are focusing more on new business.
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Simon Willcock (above) has been appointed as branch manager of Ecclesiastical's Birmingham office. M...
Axa unveils its best-of-breed range following GRE takeover.
AXA Insurance has launched its new commercial product range following the acquisition of the Guardia...
IFST conference focuses on e-law.
Last month's IFST conference took a long, hard look at e-regulation, say Tim Collison and Shona Cronin.
CGU explains Internet benefits to provincial brokers.
CGU has taken to the road to explain the benefits of the Internet as a sales and communication chann...
Arson - all in the mind?
According to research conducted by the Arson Prevention Bureau, nearly 20% of convicted arsonists ar...
Appointment at CNA Insurance.
CNA Insurance (Europe) has added to its London underwriting team with the appointment of Adam Mason ...
IIB conference hits the road.
This year's IIB conference has taken the form of a roadshow, which set out last month to update members on its new initiatives. Tim Collison reports.
Motor insurance premiums are continuing to rise.
Motor insurance premiums are continuing to rise, with some insurers increasing rates on certain risk...
Security in numbers.
Two leading security inspection organisations are merging to strengthen their market positions. Foll...
BIBA survey finds brokers unhappy with insurer service.
Insurers are failing to provide adequate service for their brokers, according to research by the Bri...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
AIG Europe has made two senior appointments in the Accident and Health Division to boost its volunta...