E-Trading
Appointment at Sportscover.
Sports insurance underwriter Sportscover has appointed Alan Hootten as branch manager for its UK ope...
Concern over worldwide implications of liability.
The Assembled Council of International Insurance Broker Association brokers said the capacity crisis...
Equifax product to clarify money laundering rules.
Brokers preparing for Financial Services Authority regulation can get up to speed on money launderin...
All fall down?
Outsourcing to premium finance providers is becoming more popular with brokers and insurers but the knock-on effect when one company in the chain goes bust can be disastrous. Ian Jerrum explains.
Behind the scenes.
Filming for television involves a whole host of possible interruptions, from an actor literally breaking a leg to bad weather. This is just one area of media insurance that is full of promise for brokers, says Simon Threadgold.
Brokers get Policy Direct travel access.
Online intermediary Policy Direct is wholesaling its travel insurance product to regional brokers. B...
PL level raised by Cab-Line.
Cab-Line insurance services is set to raise the level of public liability cover included as a standa...
Technology - Safeonline: email protection.
Safeonline has launched a data protection product for small to medium-sized firms that use computers...
Assessing the pros and cons of using a laptop.
Q: I'm looking to buy a replacement for my PC. I work mostly at the office but often work at home to complete a job and am considering buying a laptop to carry to and from the office. What are the pros and cons?
Appointment at Alan Boswell Group.
Alan Boswell Group has employed Caroline Cooper as a supervisor at its Attleborough branch. Ms Coope...
Fusion: access to Lloyd's.
Fusion has arranged for its 200 regional brokers to access a new London Market property facility cal...
SSP additions enable commercial push.
SSP is aiming at commercial brokers, with two additions to its portfolio. The software house is e...
CDL offers quote and buy.
CDL is launching a quote and buy website for brokers at www.insureforless.co.uk. The site, due to...
Appointment at Fortis Insurance.
Fortis Insurance has appointed Jeff Grosvenor as IT director. He brings 30 years' experience in IT t...
Back to economic basics.
Building trust through a tripartite relationship involving brokers, insurers and customers is key to getting the industry back to profitability.
Joint online system from NMT and IIB.
New Millennium Technology has teamed up with the Institute of Insurance Brokers to provide provincia...
Appointment at Jeff Moore Associates.
Robin Furber has joined Jeff Moore Associates as a member of management, with a focus on e-commerce ...
Making the most of promotion on a shoe-string.
Q: We have set aside a modest amount to promote our new company name. What is the best way to spend ...
E-Commerce Watch.
Brokers interested in accessing pay-as-you-go data analysis should visit www.isassoc.fsbusiness.co.u...
Appointment at UnumProvident.
Income protection provider UnumProvident has made John Hutson head of public relations. Alan Ord has...
Hiscox: extranet transfer.
Hiscox will transfer its broker submissions to a new extranet system in the first half of 2003. T...
Wholesale reflections.
The wholesale market has come a long way since its origins in the Lloyd's market. Tony Cornell reflects on how it became an essential part of the industry and looks at where it is heading.
Appointment at The Primary Group.
The Primary Group has appointed Charles Norton-Smith, former chairman of BMS Special Risk Services, ...
Appointment at Ace Europe.
Anne Love has joined Ace Europe's Glasgow office as directors' and officers' insurance underwriter. ...