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Cameron's attack on H&S culture challenged by legal sector
David Cameron has vowed to “wage war” against the health and safety culture in Britain.
Household rates will continue to rise says PwC
Accounting firm PwC has warned that the recent winter storms could push household premiums up this year.
Biba offers sanction checking facility to members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a sanctions checking facility to help members comply with their obligations under the Terrorism Act and the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) financial crime requirements.
La Playa adds yacht specialism
La Playa has appointed Mike Taylor-West to the new role of head of private client and marine, London, as the insurance broker looks to develop a specialism for yachts and pleasure craft.
Axa warns of home insurance claims surge
Home insurance claims are set to rise in the coming year due to the increased number of events taking place this summer, according to research conducted by Axa Personal Lines.
Lorica rides into 2012 on wave of new recruits
Hemel Hempstead-based Lorica Insurance Brokers has unveiled seven new hires across the country.
Introducing the Schemes Masterclass
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the first in its new masterclass series - how to identify, pitch and maintain a scheme.
Homer: Biba should represent all forms of intermediation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) should be the trade body for all forms of intermediation and not limit itself to brokers according to its new chairman, Andy Homer.
Ellis Clowes motors into 2012
Ellis Clowes has announced the appointment of ex-F1 driver and current pundit Mark Blundell as non-executive director.
Hastings boss to face Lloyd’s disciplinary board
Neil Utley, chairman of Hastings Direct, will face Lloyd’s enforcement board later in January over his time as boss at Equity Red Star.
Profile: Biba does Brussels
Distribution, European influence and a united voice for insurance are just some of the key areas new Biba chairman Andy Homer and CEO Eric Galbraith are focusing on, writes Martin Friel
R&Q takes on latest run-off business, adding to HNW portfolio
Randall and Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) has bought the yacht and marine trade book from Talbot Underwriting subsidiary Underwriting Risk Services.
Fresh Start for Voyager
Voyager Insurance Services has acquired the Fresh Start book of business from Culpeck Insurance services for an undisclosed sum.
JLT snaps up Irish broker
Jardine Lloyd Thompson’s (JLT) Irish arm has acquired FBD Insurance Brokers, an insurance broker based in Ireland in a deal worth up to €8.5m (£7.1m).
Hastings Direct to create 200 new jobs this year
Hastings Direct has announced that it aims to create 200 jobs in 2012.
Editor’s letter - January 2012
“The number of executives… that were dispatched in the last few of months of 2011 is staggering”
Government brings ABI young driver proposals to a full stop
Road safety minister rejects ABI proposals to place restrictions on new and young drivers
Reportage: Thinking big about smes
The difference between the small and the medium-sized businesses under the umbrella term SME can be very large and brokers need diverse tactics to target them both, explains Caitlin Morrison
Market moves: restructures and resignations
The blood is well and truly covering the floor this month with three high profile departures and the sacking of an entire board. But there was better news for one of their peers who has found his way back into the market in double quick time. What has…
A fresh start
The New Year is a great time to set some personal resolutions and a perfect opportunity to set some SMART objectives for your business, writes Deborah Windermere
Review: online business
Optima Business Plan. 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: industry refocuses on online product offerings
Both ends of the broker product flow have seen a refocusing on websites to grow business in the new year. Connoisseur Underwriting, an MGA focused on antique and fine art dealers, auctioneers and collectors, has revamped its website with online product…
Products: Chubb launches cyber security product
Chubb has launched a new cyber security insurance product for companies in Europe that own or control confidential, personal, sensitive financial information or private health data. It is also targeted at companies that transact business via the internet.
The bottom line
Has a focus on the bottom line led to insurers and brokers in the SME sector knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing? City Slug asks