Commercial
insurE-com looks ahead after Ehler departure
Online insurance system developer insurE-com was shocked to see managing director Ralph Ehler leave...
Appointment at Affiliated FM.
Andrew Macleod has been named UK production underwriter for Affiliated FM. He will be responsible fo...
RSA moves to cut brokers from the personal lines loop.
Diane Smyth reports from CIIBA's UK meeting, hosted by the IIB at Castle Ashby, 13-15 August.
Is RSA committed to personal lines?
Royal & SunAlliance looks divided over personal lines broking. Steve Broughton, RSA's managing dir...
Appointment at Primary Direct.
Kate Toole has been promoted by Primary Direct to the role of marketing co-ordinator. She will co-or...
Better relationships make better brokers.
Grant Ellis, managing director of The Broker Network, advised brokers to reassess their relationship...
MMA opts for Gilt Edge expansion.
MMA is expanding its offering on Software Solutions Partners' Gilt Edge system. The broker-only i...
A few basic fraud provisions
Brokers need to keep on their toes as their role in the provision of evidence is set to become more important after the House of Lords' decision in Medcalf.
Commission changes at RSA.
Nearly 50% of the premiums Royal & SunAlliance distributes via brokers are now sold net of commissio...
MMA adds shops to the Gilt Edge system.
MMA's shops, restaurants and public houses product is now available on Software Solutions Partners' ...
The Budget Group is 9000 polices better off.
The Budget Group of Companies has acquired nearly 9000 policies from Devitts - part of the Churchill...
Appointment at FM Global.
Shivan Subramaniam, president and chief executive of FM Global, has been elected to the additional p...
Devitt: Responsible Rider.
Romford-based bike insurance specialist Devitt DA is backing The Responsible Rider campaign launched...
On the list?
Under-insuring a listed property can lead to legal action, so a correct valuation is essential. Matthew Mullee says brokers must build up a specialised knowledge of the property and the specifics of its listed status.
Air Miles with Petplan.
Pet owners can go far with a new scheme from Petplan and Air Miles. Clients who take out a Petplan p...
Getting out of a costly run-off PI agreement.
Q: I sold my brokerage three years ago with a stipulation in the sales contract that I would take out run-off professional indemnity cover for seven years. This is proving costly. Can I get out of the contract?
The heat is on.
A proposed shake-up of company law could make it easier to successfully sue directors. This means they can no longer afford to be lax in their attitude to directors and officers cover, argues Gary Meggitt.
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance.
Pat White and Vic Noble have assumed management positions within RSA's newly-formed loss adjusting s...
Appointment at Devitt Insurance Services.
Dave Lennon has been recruited by Devitt Insurance Services as sales manager for its Romford call ce...
Appointment at MMA Insurance.
Broker-only insurer MMA Insurance has appointed Martin Smith as its compliance manager. Mr Smith has...
Affiliated FM to set up wholesale business.
Affiliated FM will start selling its products via wholesalers by this summer. The commercial prop...
Winchester speeds up insurers' rates.
Winchester Insurance Systems has announced it will update insurers' rates on its new CAS system with...
MMA makes commercial as easy as personal.
Commercial brokers could soon find quoting commercial products as easy as personal lines, with a new...
Appointment at Oughtred & Harrison.
Hull-based broker Oughtred & Harrison yesterday announced the appointments of Katherine Daniel as fa...