Broker
Agenda: Going for growth in a tough market
There is little doubt that brokers have got it tough. The anticipated hardening of the market is a long time coming despite bold words by insurers, the economy is only recovering hesitantly with the important construction sector still in the doldrums and…
E-commerce: Soundbytes
Christian Phillips, contingency underwriter at Beazley Group, tells us a little more about Beazley Access.
E-commerce: Chesterfield website targets high-risk policyholders
Lloyd's intermediary Chesterfield Insurance Brokers has announced the launch of a new website designed to provide cover for those operating in high-risk territories or with high-risk jobs.
E-commerce: Concern for rural brokers as Broadband Tax plans ditched
Rural broker business could suffer after the Government scrapped Broadband Tax plans designed to enable high-speed internet to be rolled out across the country.
Risk management/claims: LMRC-driven limitation of liability guidance published
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has published new guidance for brokers to highlight the potential pitfalls associated with limitation of liability clauses.
Risk Management/claims: Aviva website spreads the benefits of group risk
Aviva UK Health has launched a website to educate brokers on the benefits of selling group risk cover.
Schemes news: Equity to provide 'Honda Happiness' motor cover
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
News: LV motor book inspires similar growth throughout business
LV Broker managing director, Phil Bunker, has set a target of £100m gross written premium (GWP) for the insurer's small business book by the end of the year as it announced a dramatic turnaround in its financial performance.
News: Extended penalty regulations to lead to harsher fines
Brokers have been warned they face heftier fines from the taxman following the introduction of a new penalty regime.
News: Brokers given heads up on cottage trade rising potential
Brokers have been urged to take full advantage of the recession-fuelled growth of sole traders as demand for cover for 'cottage trades' increases.
News: You've got to be in it to win it
The 2010 UK Broker Awards are open for entries. Now in their 17th successful year, the awards are the UK's only broker-focused industry event, recognising excellence and innovation in the sector, from small local brokers to strong regional and national…
News: Cash plans set to outdo PMI following broker sales boom
The cash plan market could overtake private medical insurance (PMI) in the corporate sector after providers reported significant growth in intermediated sales.
News: Birch appointed to Heath Lambert director role
Heath Lambert has boosted its retail division by appointing former Equity Direct managing director, David Birch, as sales director to oversee the development of personal lines affinity relationships with major global companies and high-street brands.
News: Powell Insurance MD makes speedy departure
The managing director of Liverpool-based Powell Insurance Brokers, Eliot Powell, has left the company, a mere 18 months after selling up to Oval.
News: Miles Smith case highlights non-disclosure danger
Brokers have been warned of the perils of non-disclosure following a recent court case involving commercial high-risk broker Miles Smith.
Tripp named as Amii chairman
Andrew Tripp was appointed as chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) at today's annual general meeting.
Purple adds member
Birmingham-based broker Jobson James, which specialises in corporate insurance and financial services, has become Purple’s 40th member.
PB Week: Betting on a hung parliament
I know of at least one ex-international rugby pundit who, when on television or hosting corporate events, checks his opinion research at the bookies.
Brokerbility and Lorega team up
Brokerbility is to embed loss recovery insurance in its Brokerbility Information Gateway (BIG) system to provide commercial clients with access to Lorega’s claims assistance service.
BWS and Oxygen launch London market broker
Dubai-based insurance broker Brokerage World Solutions (BWS), the parent company of Insure Direct, and Oxygen have joined forces to launch a new London market intermediary.
Zurich plugs in new technology and telecommunications offering
The professional and financial lines team of Zurich in the UK has launched a new technology and telecommunications insurance product.
Marsh boosts leadership team following HSBC Insurance Brokers acquisition
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB) on 1 April, Marsh is adding to its UK national corporate leadership team to drive growth across the combined operation.
Pavey Group acquires commercial team and book of business
Pavey Group Exeter has acquired the commercial insurance team and clients of Exeter based insurance broker RK Shipman.
Car insurance premiums have stalled in Q1, says AA
The latest AA Insurance British Insurance Premium Index shows that car insurance premiums have stalled during the first quarter of 2010.