E-Trading
Rating the rating agencies.
The prevalence of rating agencies seems to be resulting in more and more sensational headlines, most recently over guestimates relating to 11 September, but do these ratings do more harm than good?
Broker networking.
Joining a network should not be viewed as a distress purchase - for many it makes sound business sense, Grant Ellis tells Catherine Tennant.
Do tax efficient investment schemes apply to brokers?
Q: I am looking for external investment in my business to fund acquisitions but am told that certain tax efficient schemes for investment do not apply to insurance brokers. Is this true?
Points not winning any prizes.
Insurers are standing firm on policy points in the face of a hardening market so brokers need to be certain they are clear and accurate in all dealings with insurer and insured.
Regency building plans.
Regency Insurance Brokers has announced it has been given the go-ahead to build a new multi-million ...
Added value.
Premium finance adds real value to a broker's business, says Simon Pearce, and the sector is booming as brokers take a shine to it.
Ace aims to boost service with Apollo.
Ace Insurance is rolling out an electronic document management system that should improve its servic...
SME portfolio from Hiscox.
Hiscox has launched a portfolio of cover for small to medium-sized businesses. The Professional I...
Three initiatives from NU.
Norwich Union is launching three initiatives to the broker market next year. The insurer-giant wi...
Accurate business evaluations.
Q: I am in the early stages of selling my business and my accountant is asking for the value of my business in 1982. Can this be done other than by guesswork?
Broker Network success forces tour postponements.
The Broker Network is handling a record number of enquiries following the first phase of its 'Insigh...
Safe from direct writers?
Direct writers will not steal too much household or small commercial business from brokers, accordin...
Brokers trial online schemes portal.
Wholesalers and their sub-brokers are being invited to pilot an online schemes portal. The site, ...
Uninsured drivers weigh up the cost of crime
Uninsured drivers are finding it cheaper to pay fines than get insurance, according to specialist bro...
QBE launches technology liability cover
QBE International Insurance has launched a combined technology liability product. The product is ai...
Sirius acts on i2i's failure.
Sirius is consulting brokers on a new internet trading platform, following i2i's failure to gain furt...
Nine brokers help develop Rebus IS for the London market.
Alfred Blackmore and Robert Flemming Insurance Brokers are among nine brokers who have helped develo...
Anti-fraud strategy set for December launch.
The anti-fraud committee will launch its strategy against bogus-claims in early December, according ...
Insurers crack down on false claims.
Fraudsters beware - insurers are piloting a new approach to false claims detection. Technology co...
Exchange FS encourages competition from IFAs.
The Exchange FS is giving independent financial advisers the opportunity to compete against personal...
Navigators & General ties up pleasure craft with Drewe deal.
Brokers can access pleasure craft insurance from Navigators & General via a tie-up with Drewe Insura...
UK motor expenses.
The UK is one of the most expensive places in Europe for motor insurance despite low numbers of road...
The burning issue of hot food in the office.
Q: I work for a medium-sized broker in a city centre. There is no room away from our desks for us to take a break and we are also banned from eating hot food on the premises. We feel that this is unfair, especially in winter. Do we have any legal stance?
Unusual risks safe in the hands of new wholesaler GMI.
Brokers have access to a new commercial lines wholesaler - GMI Insurance Services. The Kent-based...