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A wider perspective.
The D&O market is growing, and with it the number of extensions to cover company, as well as directors', liability. David Fanning assesses whether the sector is about to trip itself up.
Appointment at Premium Credit.
Premium Credit has made two new appointments at its new Specialised Professional Indemnity Division....
LTC - public opinion.
Swiss Re Life & Health's research on long-term care has found that three-quarters of respondents wou...
Appointment at Amicus Legal.
Richard Finan, formerly sales development manager at Eastgate Assistance has been appointed sales an...
Colin Calder.
As the demands imposed on brokers become ever greater, they are expecting more practical help from product providers. Insurers will see the benefits of offering help.
C&G says new Nest home cover will give its brokers the edge.
Bradford-based insurer Congregational & General has launched a new bedroom-rated home product. Calle...
Appointment at Budget Insurance Services.
Jon Walker has been appointed senior sales manager at Budget Insurance Services in Peterborough. He ...
Keep on truckin'.
There is a convoy of insurers looking to pick up goods-in-transit business, with some very cheap rates being offered. Steve Banner surveys the main players in the market.
Towergate hooks up with Bakers.
Towergate Underwriting Group has made its second acquisition this year, with its purchase of park ho...
Lloyd's - No guarantee?
Tim Collison looks at the future for Lloyd's motor once the mandatory guarantee goes.
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Dave Parry as key account manager. He will be responsible for a ...
Car trouble.
Private car insurance is still a very tough market, and the introduction of the Woolf reforms is likely to compound the situation. As a result, some insurers are taking pro-active measures in a bid to ride out the storm, says Andrew Newman.
You may have to sue.
Taking a company or your employer to court is an expensive business. Simon Threadgold says that, for most people, litigation is only possible with legal expenses insurance.
Nordstern branches out with Axa's support.
Nordstern is to expand its activities in the high net worth market following the takeover of the com...
Royal & Sun Alliance.
Royal & SunAlliance has entered into a two-year sponsorship deal with the British Sports Trust. The ...
Royal & SunAlliance has expanded.
Royal & SunAlliance has expanded its Choices household product range with the introduction of Choice...
Travelcare now gives miles more for your money.
Bishopsgate Insurance has made several amendments to its Travelcare insurance policy while maintaini...
Devitt snaps up awards.
Devitt Insurance Services, the east London-based insurance broker, has won two of the 12 categories ...
Local heroes.
Stockton-on-Tees broker Willett & Ross has built up a thriving business through its understanding of local markets and participation in the Broker Alliance. Managing director Mike Willett talks to Tim Collison.
RSA merges fleet products in focus on risk management.
In a move towards a greater focus on risk management, Royal & SunAlliance has merged its two fleet p...
Appointment at Lawclub Legal Protection.
Lawclub Legal Protection has increased its sales force with the appointment of four new business dev...
London Stock Exchange.
Following its listing on the London Stock Exchange last July, Policy Master has turned in its first ...
Will new IIB hallmark add to confusion?
Raising awareness of the professionalism of insurance brokers among consumers has always been a key ...
Engineering change.
The engineering insurance sector has seen major upheavals over the last year but now the dust is settling and the future is looking brighter says David Fanning.