Broker
Poor personalised service biggest scheme gripe for brokers
A lack of underwriting flexibility, a slow response to queries and poor access to decision makers were the major frustrations cited by brokers when dealing with insurers over schemes, a survey released today reported.
Late payment improves in insurance
Late payment of bills by firms in the insurance sector improved in the second quarter of 2012, although the situation is still worse than a year ago.
Insurers face "perfect storm" over profits
Insurers are facing a perfect storm as a combination of factors will contrive to hit profits for the second successive year, a report released today has warned.
Towergate wins UKHCA account from Bluefin
Towergate Patrick has been appointed as the preferred insurance provider for the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) replacing incumbent Bluefin.
Student event aims to attract talent to industry
Insurance offers a world of opportunities, attendees heard at the 2012 Student Event, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI) and Brokerage Citylink.
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NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Lockton targets regional brokers from Lloyd's base
Lockton has targeted northern brokers by setting up a Lloyd's and London market service from its Manchester office.
Towergate completes double acquisition
Towergate Insurance has completed a double acquisition swoop of brokers in Hampshire and Berkshire.
Lockton swoops for Zurich technology PI chief
Lockton has appointed Phil Mayes as senior vice president in the global technology and privacy practice, based in London.
R&Q MGA targets high net worth expansion
Synergy Insurance Services has expanded its product range having secured new capacity providers.
Power Hour: Inherent defects insurance roundtable
In a special roundtable Insurance Age invited experts in inherent defects insurance to discuss the current state of this market.
RWA snaps up ex-Biba leader Peter Staddon
RWA Compliance Services has unveiled Peter Staddon as head of broker professional development.
IFED cracks down on fraudsters in arrests sweep
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has made three arrests in Derby and Burton.
Commercial Express rolls out complex risk product for brokers
Commercial Express has rolled out its commercial combined facility to all brokers as it seeks to boost its policy offering for more complex risks.
Axa scoops top spot in Brokerbility survey once again
Axa has topped Brokerbility's bi-annual insurer performance survey for the second successive time.
LV Broker appoints development manager for South
LV Broker has appointed Jim Ramsay as business development manager for the southern region.
LV Broker snapped up to EIP schemes motor panel
LV Broker has been appointed to the schemes motor panel of Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP), the UK affinity business of Insurance Australia Group.
Be Wiser reports £1m jump in profit
Be Wiser Insurance Services has reported profit before tax of £2.3m for the year ended May 2012.
GP charges for whiplash will not reduce false claims, expert says
Doctors are charging patients £21 to diagnose whiplash in an effort to weed out fake personal injury claims, the Mail Online has reported.
JLT and AmTrust Europe target solicitors with PI service
JLT has teamed with AmTrust Europe to launch a sole practitioners professional indemnity (PI) insurance service to boost choice and flexibility.
Rural Insurance looks to the South West with sales swoop
Rural Insurance has appointed a regional sales manager for the South West as it continues its growth strategy.
Insurance failures up on last year
The number of businesses in insurance going bust last month rose by 50% compared to the same period last year, statistics released by Experian have revealed.
The Insurance Partnership expands in the North East
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has made appointments to its agricultural and private client teams.