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Groupama enhances SME risk management solution
Groupama Insurances has appointed risk management survey provider, Risk Stop to provide commercial policyholders with an end-to-end risk management solution.
Oxygen creates affinity unit
Oxygen Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Oxygen Holdings, has announced the appointment of former Howden divisional director Steve Johnson as head of affinity.
Market Watch: Kings of the castle
Emmanuel Kenning investigates what impact the recession has had on the high net worth market and what the future may hold
Biba 2010 preview: Surviving the perfect storm?
Philip Bird comments on the progress of the personal motor market in light of the recession ahead of a debate at Biba 2010
Focus: Promoting brokers online
Many brokers are still reluctant to dip their toes in the digital waters to market themselves, yet it can be more cost-effective than traditional methods writes Darren Davidson
Management Clinic: Off the radar?
The FSA has issued another 'Dear CEO' letter to bigger firms on solvency. As it hasn't seen fit to include my firm, presumably it doesn't apply to us, as we must be 'under their radar'?
Management Clinic: Nixing nepotism
I am the managing director of a broker staffed mostly by family. We have some employees who are not relatives, so how do I ensure that we have a fair workplace where all employees are treated equally?
Legal: The lay of the land
Dan Preddy, financial services partner at Beachcroft, looks at what brokers can expect from the FSA in 2010
Editor's Comment: Quinn raises responsibility issue
The Editor's comment by Andrew Tjaardstra
Viewpoint: The IT challenge of Solvency II
Viewpoint from Steve Knight, general manager at Mi
UK Broker Summit 2010: Serious business and pleasure
The second annual UK Broker Summit was held recently at Horsham in West Sussex. Emmanuel Kenning shares the highlights from the speeches, meetings and social activities
News Analysis: Quinn enters administration
Andrew Tjaardstra investigates the ramifications of the Irish insurer's troubles for UK and Irish policyholders as well as other stakeholders
News Analysis: A Budget for business?
Emmanuel Kenning reviews the profession's response to the last Budget before the upcoming general election
News Analysis: RTA reforms set to launch
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the changes designed to make personal injury claims from road traffic accidents simpler, quicker and cheaper
Arc adds car cloning cover
Arc Legal Assistance has developed cover for vehicle ID theft, which is available as part of its Motor Legal Protection (MLP) offering, in response to concerns over the impact of ‘car cloning’.
Lanes Assistance Services in MBO
Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, has completed an investment of £12.3m in Lanes Assistance Services (LAS).
PB Week: The row over National Insurance
Darling and Osborne have differing views and want your vote
Ace adds to trade credit team
Stuart James has been appointed head of trade credit, based in London, with effect from 1 June 2010.
Heath Lambert appointed as broker on multi-million Transport Scotland project
Heath Lambert’s specialist project risks team has been appointed as the insurance advisor for Transport Scotland’s Borders Railway Project.
Chase Templeton acquires PMI specialist
Chase Templeton Group has acquired Healthcare Quotations (HQL), the Oxford and Gloucester based private medical insurance (PMI) specialists, for an undisclosed sum.
Brown confirms 6 May as election date
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK general election will be held on Thursday 6 May.
Brightside reports record year
AIM listed Brightside Group has announced record profits of £4.7m (2008 restated: £2.6m) after tax for 2009.
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