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Review: Extra cover for motor
Pro-Motor Rescue. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
What will the FCA look like?
The new regulatory regime could have a very different complexion to the current watchdog, explains Terence Clark
Law Society and Prime Professions join forces to help ARP firms
The Law Society has announced it will again offer a scheme to assist law firms who are experiencing difficulty securing professional indemnity (PI) renewal terms.
Lark buys Cadogan business from Barbon
Lark Group has purchased the Cadogan Hanover Park business from Barbon Insurance Group.
Your thoughts matter in our market sentiment survey
Insurance Age has launched its second sentiment survey of 2011 and is calling on brokers to participate in this independent barometer of market concerns.
Insurance achieves gender equality on junior exec pay
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has claimed that equal pay is now a reality for female and male executives working in the insurance sector but only at a junior level.
Purple appoints BDM from Bluefin
Jelf-owned network, Purple Partnership, has appointed Chris Hankey as the new development manager for the North and Midlands.
Debrett’s enters HNW with Sterling
Debrett’s, the self styled modern authority on all matters of etiquette and fine style, has launched Debrett’s Prestige Insurance targeting “discerning home owners”.
Wilson Organisation steps forward with Boots director
Gary Cormack, a former trading director for Boots, has joined Nottingham insurance broker The Wilson Organisation, as non-executive deputy chairman.
PowerPlace hits the road with D&O
PowerPlace has announced the launch of a series of free D&O workshops around the country for brokers starting in Birmingham on 17 November.
Broker trade bodies want lower regulatory barriers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have called for regulatory barriers to be lowered and for the current inappropriate style and intensity of regulation to be reformed.
Solicitors' PI renewal season expected to be tough
The 2011 renewal for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) cover could be a hard one for many with deteriorating claims and insurers underwriting at a macro level.
Video: How brokers can make the most of social media
As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Carole Nash's profit squeezed by recession
Carole Nash has reported a reduction in pre-tax profit for the year ended December 31st 2010, the second consecutive year the broker has done so.
Trade body warns against using claims management companies
The British Bankers’ Association (BBA) has said the increase in Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims was “not unexpected” and warned consumers against using claims management companies to make a claim.
HSBC to miss PPI deadline
HSBC has confirmed it will miss the deadline imposed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to deal with the backlog of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) complaints by 31 August 2011.
PPI payments hit £215m in first half of 2011
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed that consumers who complained about being mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) received £215m from firms in the first six months of 2011.
Travelers targeting Lloyd’s growth
Travelers has announced a series of promotions within its Lloyd’s operation, Travelers Syndicate Management (Syndicate 5000), to support long-term development in the market.
Insurance Age blog: Some economics of commercial market hardening
Now, as you may have guessed from my previous ramblings I’m no economist. And even I realise that reading too much into two sets of data this month could be dangerous but they really have got me thinking about the old chestnut that is commercial market…
Brokers want service and commission for their schemes
Half of all UK brokers are managing various types of schemes and they want high commissions to keep it with one provider, according to a study.
Giles offer for CBG Group “unconditional”
Giles Insurance Brokers’ cash offer for CGB Group, has now been declared unconditional.
Ellis joins Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group
Grant Ellis, chairman of the Broker Network Group and Countrywide Insurance Marketing, is set to join the committee of The Prince’s Trust Insurance Leadership Group (ILG).
Alan Boswell opens three new offices
Alan Boswell Group has opened new offices in the City of London, Ely and Norwich.