E-Trading
Appointment at Piraeus
Philip Clacy has been appointed UK P&I Club area director for Greek members' claims handling in Pir...
Reading the technology market
Steve Verrall, group chief executive of Sirius Financial Systems, has been in the technology business for 18 years and says the market has changed dramatically. He tells Diane Smyth how he believes the future will pan out and voices his concerns over the…
Household extension
The Central Electronic Trading Agency and Trigold have joined forces to extend the range of househo...
Zurich's mid net worth product pilots with five brokers
Five brokers are piloting Zurich's mid net worth product. Zurich started the pilot in November and ...
Fortis premium growth
Broker-only underwriter Fortis Insurance's commercial premiums grew by 83% in the third quarter of ...
Anybody fancy a game?
The gaming industry is thriving, bringing opportunities for brokers who can unwrap the potential by keeping up with the rapid pace of technology developments, says Marcus Breese.
How does the land lie with regards to the DOC extension?
Q: Is the Driving Other Cars extension really worth it in the long run?
Axa is live but Stargate must still attract more
AXA has gone live with two interactive systems linking directly into its extranet, BusinessRisk.com...
DMS credit card offer
Credit card holders could save money in the long run by switching their card provider, claims DMS S...
Allianz Cornhill launches Insight
Allianz Cornhill has launched its small business initiative Insight. The scheme was launched on...
Continuity for SMEs
Business continuity solutions provider Office-Shadow has developed a business continuity package fo...
Attack EL for mutual benefit
The employers' liability market is currently in crisis. It is worth remembering, however, that in t...
Insurance Watch adds ASA
Romford-based insurance agency Insurance Watch has added ASA Insurance's three-year fixed price mot...
Appointment at Accidentcare
Motoring solutions provider Accidentcare has appointed Celia McGover as operations manager....
A spot of networking?
The high net worth sector seems to be waking up to the benefits of the internet, after Hiscox launched an extranet system. However, Angela Faherty questions whether HNW clients will still prefer the personal touch.
Brokers online support
Research from Improveline has shown many brokers would welcome greater use of the internet in claim...
A model approach
Insurers are keen to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises, with the development of several new initiatives. Rachel Gordon explains what these initiatives have to offer and how brokers can ensure they are on the right tracks.
Keeping up the pace
The industry may have been slow out of the blocks but the race against fraud is picking up speed. Alistair MacTaggart shows how the hurdles are being overcome.
Online competition ... Win a Philips video recorder.
With the winter nights drawing in, brokers will be glad to hear that this month's prize is a remote-...
Admiral to add travel and home insurance to confused.com
Travel and home insurance are to be added to Admiral's online website confused.com, despite the fac...
Appointment at Sportscover
Sports insurance underwriter Sportscover has made Alan Hootten branch manager for its UK operations...
Allied Wessex joins Westinsure network
West Country insurance broking group Westinsure has added another member to its network. Wiltshire-...
In for a bumpy ride?
Amid confusion over where the buck stops and who is legally recognised a director, those at the top could be heading for trouble unless they find adequate directors' and officers' cover. David Smith explains how to minimise nasty surprises lurking round…
Renewed Backpacker.
The Travel Protection Group has renewed its Backpacker scheme with RS Forsikring A/S Travel Insuranc...