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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
Roundtable: Untapped market for brokers?
In a special round table event hosted by Insurance Age, brokers, legal professionals, loss adjustors and BLP Insurance met up to discuss the oft-overlooked issue of latent defects insurance. In a special new development, all online subscribers will…
Let the games begin
Excitement for the Olympics is growing, but employers must be prepared for travel chaos, increased holiday requests and unscheduled absenteeism, explains Peter Done
Breaking up is hard to do
Many working partnerships end up in a messy divorce, so brokers have to choose their potential business partners wisely, explains Tony Cornell
Review: there's no place like home
HomeWorks: 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
Products: Macmillan Sheikh launches electrical contractors scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched a scheme for electrical contractors and allied trades as part of its programme of commercial schemes development for the intermediary and direct markets.
Products: LFC teams up with Axa to launch professional indemnity product
LFC Insurance Group and LFC Shield have launched a new and exclusive professional indemnity facility with Axa Insurance.
Products: Equity Red Star launches product small fleets
Equity Red Star has launched SME Protect, a new mini-fleet product for family run businesses and small enterprises with fleets of two to 10 cars and/or commercial vehicles.
Product roundup: Motor market focuses on fleet
The UK motor fleet market enjoyed a bit of attention last month, with two market developments. Equity Red Star kicked things off, releasing SME Protect, its new mini-fleet product.
Profile: The billion pound man
Allianz Retail’s general manager Jon Dye predicted the division would hit £1bn in GWP by 2013, Emmanuel Kenning finds out if he is going to reach that target
Cobra finally reaches agreement on £7.3m cash offer from Burrows' Alto Group
The directors of Cobra have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended £7.3m cash offer to be made by Alto for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the broker.
RSA and The Co-operative unveil motor recovery deal
RSA and The Co-operative Insurance have announced a bilateral agreement aimed at settling outstanding motor recoveries.
Fortune favours the brave
As the dust settles on a hectic first few weeks at Insurance Age it is clear to see that a common issue afflicts many brokers across the board.
HSB snaps up loss control engineering manager
Specialist engineering insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up Jim Whitmore as loss control engineering manager for construction.
Capita creates 30 jobs in Gloucester
Capita Insurance Services has created 30 new jobs in its underwriting services division in Gloucester.
Giles boosts management team with appointment
Giles Insurance Group has swooped to appoint Paula Williams as regional managing director for the North of England as it looks to strengthen its management team.
Brokers endure fastest commission decline for two years
Average commissions, fees and premiums fell at their fastest rate since June 2010 during the last quarter, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey published today.
Marketform appoints interim CEO on permanent basis
Lloyd's insurer Marketform Managing Agency has confirmed interim CEO John O'Neill has been appointed on a permanent basis.
MSL extends LEI product range
MSL Group has launched two products to be sold exclusively through brokers.