Regulation
On the road again.
The Association of Insurance Intermediaries and Brokers, General Insurance Standards Council and Gro...
Appointment at Groupama.
Groupama has made two appointments. James Sellers and Wendy Griffiths are both corporate development...
Balancing act.
The higher minimum requirements for professional indemnity cover under GISC will be another awkward ball for brokers to juggle. Rachel Gordon says it will pay to shop around.
St Paul raises rates by up to 60%.
St Paul International Insurance Company is set to raise its rates by up to 60%, a move which confirm...
Adopting the right attitude for an acquisition attempt.
Q: What steps can I take to ensure that an acquisition is successful? A: Be realistic with your m...
Bright resigns as chairman of Independent
Michael Bright, chairman and chief executive of Independent Insurance has resigned from his post and ...
In one's own good time?
This year's Brocklesby case seems to extend the time limits set down by the Limitation Act 1980 and could have dire consequences for the insurance industry.[QQ]
Spring launch for new Lloyd's website.
Lloyd's is set to launch its broker site www.lloyds.com in late spring. The site has been developed ...
Zurich offers package to salon owners - Salons.
Zurich's commercial business unit has launched an all-risks policy for hair and beauty salon owners....
NU Healthcare refuses Medibroker an explanation.
A specialist independent medical insurance broker is in dispute with Norwich Union Healthcare after ...
Two new ventures for South Essex.
South Essex Insurance Brokers is behind two new initiatives for brokers. Colin Baker, projects manag...
A small price to pay.
The recent Iron Trades/Chester Street debacle has put the industry firmly out of favour with MPs and the public. It is time for it to face up to its collective moral responsibilities.
DIY peril warning
Longford Insurance Schemes has warned members of the public to beware of DIY hazards in the Easter ho...
RSA gets on the safe side
Insurer giant Royal & SunAlliance has joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive to produce a...
Homeowners offers protection for over 50s
Independent intermediary Homeowners Friendly Society has launched an accident insurance policy for th...
Equestrian Underwriting Agencies Limited launched for brokers
Equestrian specialists South Essex Insurance Brokers and QBE International Insurance have joined forc...
Market questions Prudential's prudence
Prudential, the UK's second biggest insurer, has faced criticism from shareholders and the financial ...
Zurich protects against hair-raising experience
Zurich's commercial business unit has launched an all-risks policy for hair and beauty salon owners....
CSC: Burnley office closed.
Software provider Computer Sciences Corporation has closed its Burnley office. Tony Barker, CSC h...
Asbestos claims to get harder to prove.
Brokers may find it harder to find insurers liable for asbestosis claims, following a high court rul...
Zurich invests in training programmes for broker partners.
Zurich's commercial business unit is rolling out a series of national training events aimed at its b...
Appointment at Bupa.
Martin Noone has been promoted to head Bupa's intermediary sales division. Mr Noone has been with th...
What is 'reasonable' disclosure?
The Woolf reforms have changed the rules for disclosure making 'document management' key for insurers, brokers and their clients.
Catterall saves taxi drivers.
Preston-based broker Catterall Insurance Services has come to the rescue of taxi and private car dri...