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Simon Hughes, sales and marketing director, Open GI, speaks about Open Trader
Product of the Month
Single premium multi-range marine policy
Product of the Month
Fixed-for-life premium healthcare deposit
A laughing matter?
Providing peace of mind and protecting people when they are at their most vulnerable, insurance is nothing to be scoffed at. Ian Gosden asks if current advertising trends are making a mockery out of the industry
Actions speak louder...
John Christian and Veronica McMahon explore how an insurance agent's actions within the sales process can affect their eligibility for VAT exemption
Keep it zipped
The current subject on broker lips is PMI claims transparency, yet this was banned from discussion at a recent AMII meeting. In the absence of proper debate, Liz McMahon brings viewpoints together on the page
The fraud squad
'Crash for cash' is just one of the methods fraudsters are employing to wangle motor payouts. Sue Jones explains how, by teaming up with police forces and crime agencies, the IFB hopes to tackle this trend
An easy ride?
Establishing a decent motor book may take some hard graft, but with HNW and classic car clients generally presenting minimal claims and attractive renewal rates, brokers could soon find they are cruising. Martin Friel reports
Road to recovery
Although motor rates are on the up, a rise in claims inflation means insurers still have a long journey ahead before the sector regains profitability, explains Louise Meeson
An uphill struggle
The insurance industry and police have recently joined forces in an initiative designed to quash fraudulent activity, however it continues to rise, particularly in the motor arena. Liz Booth uncovers some typical attempts to defraud
A market reborn
Crowned the Capital of Culture 2008, Liverpool is a vibrant city famous for its music scene, but what does its broking market have to offer? Martin Friel heads north-west to find out how the Liverpudlian approach differs to its neighbours'
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Andrew Paddick rescue watercraft
In the wake of the storm
With Neil Utley at the bow, he explains to Louise Meeson how he plans to guide Insurance Australia Group UK into calmer waters following the sale of its mass-market assets
Travel claims software implemented
Rightpath Insurance Solutions has launched a travel claims arm
MMC industry urged to admit responsibility for fire claims rise
Experts have voiced concern about modern methods of construction
Defaqto gains Biba membership with online system partnership
Defaqto has launched new product Engage GI Broker Edition together with the British Insurance Brokers' Association
Network offers white-labelled website service to members
1 Answer Network has announced its intention to launch the new service in the first quarter of next year
Fortis restructure forms specialist trading teams
The insurer has introduced broker trading teams
Independence stressed as broker changes hands
Robinson Buckley maintains independence
Chase Templeton sets sights high with SME PMI sector supremacy
Broker looks to double book
FSA stands by the need for increased SIF consultation
Senior appointment scrutiny to affect smaller brokers too
Swinton stung by FSA fine for 'serious failings' in PPI scandal
Margaret Cole: "Play fair, or not at all."