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Unitas welcomes latest member to the fold
NPA Insurance Broking Group has joined the broker alliance, Unitas.
Insurance Age blog: The calamity that is claims
Claims are given quite a lot of air time. Everyone seems to have an opinion about them - unfortunately most seem to centre upon what other people are doing wrong.
Brokers split over network independence
Loss of independence cited as major reason for shunning networks, brokers explain
Is the FSA ready to trash TCF?
FSA assures brokers its focus on TCF remains despite cancellation of workshop road shows
New chief executive for agricultural network
FarmWeb has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
Underwriting result drags Randall & Quilter's profit down
Randall & Quilter’s Q2 2011 results have revealed a 17.1% increase in group income at £18.8m but profit before tax fell to £3m (2010: £5.8m).
After the riots
Rioting in August took the country by surprise, but the insurance industry responded well, experts say
CCV makes significant addition to Welsh arm
CCV has acquired an 80% stake in Welsh broker Antur Insurance.
Broking success: The Tasker at hand
Diversifying into new lines and looking out for new opportunities are keeping Paul Tasker’s brokerage on track, writes Liz McMahon
Market moves: All the fun of the fair
Summer is traditionally the time for going on holiday. The urban legend is that September follows as the month with the highest number of resignations. People coming back have reflected, probably on a beach, that they did not enjoy their job and become…
Power hour: High on the agenda
High net worth clients are not feeling the global downturn as much as others and are placing ever greater demands on both brokers and insurers, reports Emmanuel Kenning
Boardroom equality
Making boardrooms more equal is not just the right thing to do, it could also have business benefits, explains Peter Done
How to… manage other people
Are you ready to take the next step – what does managing other people involve?
The shopping spree is over
The golden years of mergers and acquisitions are over. Now it’s time to manage the debts, says Paul Upton
Getting back to growth
Small business confidence has slumped but recovery relies on creating an environment more conducive to growth, writes John Walker
How to… plan for broker PI cover
▶ Prior to regulation by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) when professional indemnity (PI) cover became compulsory for general insurance brokers, very few firms purchased the cover. It could be argued that this is because at that time the industry,…
Products: Young drivers benefit from telematics
Insurers have been busy building on their telematics systems in an attempt to bring down the rising cost of motor premiums for young drivers.
Products: Victor Millwell takes on Aviva’s motorhome book
Aviva has defended its decision to pass on its direct motorhome business to Victor Milwell, saying that it would consider entering into other direct schemes with brokers.
Review: The wheels on the minibus…
QBE Minibus Plus. 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: Axa to simplify product lines
As part of Axa Commercial chief executive Amanda Blanc’s new strategy, she has unveiled plans to launch a double pronged attack with a portfolio of simple and complex products.
Products: UK first as Arag develops new ‘divorce insurance’
Heralded as the first of its kind in the UK, Arag has developed a divorce product with two law firms.
Reportage: Path to protection
Brokers have to embrace professionalism and improve placement procedures if they are going to protect both clients and themselves from crippling liability claims, explains Edward Murray
The 10 most stupid insurance decisions
What are the 10 biggest bloopers committed by the industry? Tony Cornell gives us his top 10 insurance calamities