Broker
Fusion raids Allianz and Marsh for two broker-facing hires
Fusion has announced two key appointments which the company said reflects it commitment to "providing brokers access to a quality underwriting capability".
Fall in profits and revenue at Confused.com
Price comparison website Confused has announced a 10% fall in revenue and 20% decline in profit during the first six months of the year.
11 year high in claims against professional firms
High Court cases launched against professional firms for negligence have hit an 11 year high forcing more firms to borrow to pay increased professional indemnity insurance rates, according to independent finance provider Syscap.
QBE raids Chubb for accident and health underwriter
QBE has announced the appointment of Gemma Seymour as accident and health underwriter in its non-Lloyd’s A&H team.
Recycling: More than a load of old rubbish
Recycling in the UK is increasing, a process that is generating significant underwriting opportunities and, in turn, openings that brokers should be keen to explore, writes Andy Poole.
Flooding: Raising the barriers
The spate of high-profile floods over the last five years has given insurers, brokers and clients much food for thought about rates and whether or not some risks can be covered at all. Andrew Tjaardstra finds out what precautions the industry is taking.
Office efficiency: More than greenwash
Emmanuel Kenning looks at what brokers can teach each other as the profession tries to become more environmentally friendly, starting at the office.
Market Watch - Low carbon economy: High hopes for low carbon
Andrew Williams investigates the promises and pitfalls of offering cover across the many and varied risks in the growing green energy sector.
Carbon offsetting: Energy bills to rise
Brokers could face an increase in annual energy costs of £368 by 2020 as a result of climate change policies, the government has admitted.
The Green Interview: Building momentum for change
Andrew Tjaardstra speaks to Andrew Torrance, chief executive officer at Allianz and chairman of ClimateWise, about what the environmental organisation hopes to achieve and its radical proposals to last year's Copenhagen climate conference.
Climate science: Too hot for comfort
Global warming is one of the most contested and emotive issues in the world. Regardless of whether the experts are right or wrong, the industry has to face the challenge, writes Danny Bradbury.
Westinsure members approve Ink takeover
Giles-owned Ink Underwriting Agencies has completed the acquisition of the Westinsure Group for an undisclosed sum.
Quinn confirms withdrawal from solicitors' PI
Quinn Insurance has confirmed today that it will not be re-entering the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market in England and Wales this year.
Ace raids Chartis and Aviva for Birmingham team
Ace has announced two new appointments to its Midlands regional management team.
PB Week: Thinking about motor rates
Further to the news that car insurance premiums have jumped 14.2% in the second quarter 2010 it was interesting to note NIG's recent announcement that they were changing their strategy and moving away from the personal lines market, writes Paul Muir,…
FSA dishes out £150,000 fine as it bans five for insurance fraud
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned five individuals for failings in relation to insurance fraud. It has also imposed one of its largest ever fines of £150,000 for insurance fraud on one of these individuals and £50,000 on another.
UK inflation rate falls again
Annual inflation in the UK has fallen for the third month in a row to 3.1% in July.
NMJ Insurance buys Protheroe Insurance
NMJ Insurance Brokers has bought Derbyshire-based Protheroe Insurance for an undisclosed fee. The deal for the Belper-based company follows the acquisition of Ridge Insurance in January 2010. It has been acquired from Brian Milward who is retiring from…
Aviation cover on offer from Allianz
Allianz Commercial is offering an aviation products liability solution for commercial customers underwritten by the specialist aviation team at fellow Allianz SE Group member, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Paymentshield protects payments
An income insurance product that insures against payments has been launched by Paymentshield
Marsh and Mercer merge in Manchester
Marsh and Mercer have announced the consolidation of their Manchester operations into one location.
PB launches special digital only Green edition
PB has launched its first special digital only issue using the latest page turning technology to offer an in-depth guide on how best to adapt to the green economy.
Personal Finance Society appoints ‘champions’ to promote chartered status
The Personal Finance Society has appointed 21 financial planners as ‘chartered champions’ across the UK.
Lucas Fettes launches motor trade scheme for classic car market
Lucas Fettes has launched a new bespoke classic car scheme for the motor trade underwritten by Brit Insurance.