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TEn commits to Aldermanbury
TEn Insurance has become the first stand-alone network to sign the Aldermanbury Declaration.
E-commerce: First for Lloyd's as contract is exchanged on iPad
The first electronic fully-placed contract via iPad was exchanged at Lloyd's between BMS and Catlin using the RI3K platform.
Director's and Officer's: A D&O deluge
Emmanuel Kenning takes an overview of the D&O sector and asks where the market will go next after a host of developments in 2010.
Social media: A squeaky clean image
As the potential grows for customers to express their opinion across numerous platforms, so too does the importance of preserving your reputation online. Jon Ralph reports on broker use of social media.
Product launch: Travel, PA and emergency link
A product that unites the handling of personal accident and travel claims and the provision of emergency medical assistance has been launched by Cega Group Services.
Schemes news: 'Smart scheme' to double Gent & Craig's GWP for dental policies
Northern Ireland broker Gent & Craig Insurances has boosted its presence in dental surgery insurance following the creation of a 'smart scheme' by specialist insurer UK General.
Product launch: Assurant claims point of sale first
Assurant Solutions has launched accident, sickness and unemployment products (ASU) to be underwritten at the point of sale.
Power hour: A flood defence drought
The coalition has already announced that flood defence spending is to be cut. With the Statement of Principles due to run out in 2013 this month's discussion focuses on the possible impact for insurance. Emmanuel Kenning reports from Manchester.
Schemes news: Vets covered for interruptions
Heath Lambert has launched a comprehensive surgery package to cover business interruption risks which may affect a vet's day-to-day work.
Polly C - the hottest insurance gossip
Polly was delighted to spend a January evening in the company of the charming communications peeps at BGL Group, owner of Comparethemarket.com among other things.
Agenda: KIC 2010 results and 2011 outlook
Letter to president Petrov Arverbeyev Kazakhstan Insurance Company
Your opinions: Brokers needed in fight against fraud
Insurance age welcomes your opinions via email, Linked In, the Broker Forum, Twitter and good old-fashioned letters. Send your views to Martin Friel, editor, Insurance Age, VNU House, 32 – 34 Broadwick Street, London, W1A 2HG or email him, martin.friel…
Product review: Healthcare that has all the bases covered
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five, based on the policy’s key benefits.
Schemes news: Biba credit role for Perkins Slade
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed Perkins Slade as a scheme provider for credit management products and services.
News review: January 2011
Groupama announced its plans to transfer the Liverpool and Glasgow-based commercial motor accounts of broker Choice Quote to its sister business Bollington, as part of a restructure of its GUK Broking Services arm.
Viewpoint: Changing tactics
The market is buzzing with talk about the introduction of variable commission on individual commercial policies. Malcolm Smith asks what the implications will be for brokers, insurers and policyholders.
No let-up in FSCS levy burden for next two years
Brokers have been warned that the heavy cost of the levy imposed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in 2010 could become the norm for the next two years.
Prime Professions hits back
Prime Professions has rejected claims it is struggling financially and had been in discussions with Aon about a takeover late last year.
Schemes news: Multi-bike policy offers savings
The Hastings bike team has launched a new multi-bike insurance policy offering riders an opportunity to save when insuring two motorbikes with the broker.
The interview: The charisma in compliance
When Steve White joined Biba in 2004, he brought with him a unique understanding of the application of FSA rules to insurance broking. He has since gone on to be crowned Compliance Personality of the Year 2010. Liz McMahon reports
Your opinions: Any thoughts on implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive?
Insurance Age welcomes your opinions via email, Linked In, the Broker Forum, Twitter and good old-fashioned letters. Send your views to Martin Friel, editor, Insurance Age, VNU House, 32 - 34 Broadwick Street, London, W1A 2HG, or email martin.friel…
Schemes news: Difficult medical conditions
Broker Crispin Speers has launched an online travel insurance product for travel agents aimed at offering cover for customers with difficult medical conditions.
Brokers to see FSA fees fall in 2011/12
Brokers will see a fall of 9.4% in minimum fee levels from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in 2011/12 according to its Regulatory Fees and Levies consultation document.
FSA requests over 10% increase in funding
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has asked for a 10.1% gross increase in annual funding for 2011/12 to £500.5m, up from £454.7m in 2010/11.