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Dorset-based broker targets expats with home cover
A Dorset-based broker has teamed up with a Gibraltar counterpart to offer expatriates home insurance for overseas properties.
Lawyers highlight impact of IMD on aggregators
Law firm Norton Rose has claimed that aggregators, claims managers and loss adjustors will be most heavily impacted by the changes proposed in the new text of the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
CMCs singled out for "staggering" rise in accident claims
Claims management companies (CMCs) have been condemned for the "staggering" increase in bodily injury accidents, according to a report published today by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
ABI sees 'minimal future benefit' from compulsory commission disclosure
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the European Commission’s proposals including on the Insurance Mediation Directive II.
Biba hits out at Europe over compulsory commission disclosure timetable
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has said it is very disappointed that the European Commission has imposed a five-year timetable for compulsory commission disclosure in the general insurance sector.
Alto moves forward with Cobra offer
Alto Intermediary Group has posted its offer document to Cobra shareholders, along with a form of acceptance.
PMI market faces fight to keep customers amid spiralling costs
The private medical insurance (PMI) market has a fight on its hands to retain its customer base amid spiralling costs, delegates heard at the 2012 Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) conference.
Personal Lines Broking: Challenges on the horizon
After facing multiple threats that promised doom and gloom, personal lines brokers are ready to face down further challenges coming their way
UK insurers among top ten across Europe
Two UK companies have been ranked in the top ten European non-life insurance groups 2011, published by Fundación Mapfre.
CII focuses on customer service with new exam
An examination unit launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is putting customer service at the core of its focus.
Personal Lines Broking: Feeding the phoenix
As brokers continue to reinvent themselves to remain a major force in personal lines insurance, it is up to insurers to help them flourish in this competitive market
Broking success: Travelling man
Originally known for travel insurance under the Columbus brand, Collinson Insurance Group has expanded into other personal lines but, as CEO David Evans tells Caitlin Morrison, the broker hasn’t forgotten the roots of insurance
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Industry backs OFT’s move to refer motor
OFT chief executive refers “dysfunctional” motor market to the Competition Commission
Brokers wait on Axa’s next move after Hardy’s shock departure
Amanda Blanc takes over personal lines as well as commercial after Steve Hardy steps down as CEO of Axa Personal Lines
Marsh reveals chairman of its global energy practice
Marsh has confirmed Andrew George as chairman of its global energy practice.
North Yorkshire-based brokers join forces
Two North Yorkshire insurance brokers have merged to create a company with an estimated £10m turnover.
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
ebroking 2012: Harnessing e-trading potential
Brokers have yet to fully harness the potential of the internet, delegates were told at this year’s Ebroking event, hosted by Insurance Age.
Market moves: Silly season for appointments
The summer ‘silly season’ is just around the corner, when pickings are thin for newspapers and trade magazines. However, in the run up, there has been no dearth of appointments with brokers seemingly hell-bent on outdoing each other in the recruitment…
Networks under scrutiny after major partnership breaks down
Future of networks questioned after Aviva splits from Broker Network
Editor’s letter - July 2012
“Aviva, not content with changing its regional offering, again, has set tongues wagging with its abrupt departure from Broker Network”
Summer time
This summer will provide a rare moment of regulatory tranquility, says Jill Hambley
Reportage: Tale of the red tape
The increasing burden of regulation and the investigation into the sale of add-ons could make the next few years very uncomfortable for brokers, writes Martin Friel