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Travel claims soar by 30%, according to Cunningham Lindsey
Claims International, the travel business arm of Cunningham Lindsey, has revealed that severe weather conditions led to a 30% increase in the number of travel claims handled last month.
TEn Insurance commits to Aldermanbury Declaration
The network for independent commercial brokers has signed up to the Aldermanbury Declaration.
CBG teams up with Chartis and MPS Risk Solutions to launch healthcare division
CBG Group has launched a specialist division as part of its “ambitious drive” into the healthcare provider market.
Biba launches 2011 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched its 2011 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Insuring David Beckham
Following the news that David Beckham’s proposed loan move to Tottenham Hotspur was being affected by insurance issues, Manchester-based broker CBG group has calculated the insurance cost for the short-term loan as being a minimum of £300,000.
Simply Business targets £100m GWP
Simply Business, the online broker for small to medium sized enterprise business, has unveiled a gross written premium target of £100m by the end of 2012, up from £41m last year.
Biba renews call for Government action on spiralling motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has again called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the spiralling cost of motor insurance.
Brokers increasingly optimistic, survey shows
The latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey has found that in the three months to December optimism in the insurance broking sector rose at its fastest rate in a year with 48% more firms positive than negative about the outlook.
1 Answer becomes first network to sign up to Powerplace
Personal lines network, 1 Answer, has pushed into the commercial arena by joining Powerplace.
Ant Gould set to take up new role at the CII
Insurance Age group editor in chief Ant Gould is set to take up the role of director of faculties at the Chartered Insurance Institute from 21 March.
Insurance Age blog: It's a numbers game really
If you've ever been lucky enough to pick up a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time you may already be aware of the door conundrum, generally known as the Monty Hall Problem.
Editor's comment - January 2011
Here we go again. Another year, another set of woes. The economy has only improved slightly, premium rates still show no sign of real hardening and insurers still seem hell bent on self-sacrifice in the name of growth. I feel for you brokers, I really do…
Oamps grows UK presence with credit team
Oamps Special Risks has launched a new credit insurance division in the UK, Oamps Credit.
New general insurance technology offering for intermediaries launched
Founding directors, Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin, have launched What-Insure, a general insurance trading platform for intermediaries.
Number of fraudulent household insurance claims eclipsing motor, warns ABI
Home insurance is now the number one target for insurance fraudsters according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Cullum bags CBE for business and charity work
Towergate Partnership founder and chairman Peter Cullum has been recognised as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year Honours List.
Industry voices worries over VAT rise
Following the rise in the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) and insurance premium tax (IPT) Peter Hayman, director at travel insurance specialist P J Hayman, has called for the standardisation of tax across all forms of insurance.
Simply Business aims to extend SME reach with new hire
Online insurance broker Simply Business has hired Underwired Amaze to develop an electronic customer relationship marketing programme.
Towergate loses Blanc to Axa commercial lines
Axa has appointed Amanda Blanc as chief executive of its commercial lines business, which includes broker Bluefin.
Giles makes record buy despite fall in results
Giles has made the largest acquisition in its history despite experiencing a drop in turnover and earnings for 2010.
Product review: A comprehensive package for letting agents
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five based on the policy’s key benefits.
PMI insurers accused of broker bullying to protect claims data
Private medical insurers (PMI) have been accused of threatening to cut off brokers that “rock the boat” over the issue of claims data transparency.