E-Trading
Groupama launches Broker Trading Team
Groupama Insurances is strengthening its broker and intermediary relationships with a range of important service initiatives including the creation of a brand new Broker Trading Team that opened for business in February 2008.
Private motor insurance could finally make profit in 2009
A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the UK private motor insurance market could finally make a profit in 2009 after 14 years of unprofitability.
Open GI management shuffle
Chris Guillaume, research and development director of Open GI, is set to take charge as managing director with effect from 20 March.
New aggregator site enters congested market
Lloyds TSB has entered the increasingly competitive aggregator market with the launch of insurance.co.uk, the first high street bank to do so.
Axa makes Lloyd's move with latest broker purchase
Axa Advisory Holdings has made a formal offer to purchase 100% of the share capital of SBJ Group.
R J Kiln & Co acquires share in expatriate insurance specialist
R J Kiln & Co (Kiln) and Ibex Insurance Services (Ibex) today announced that Kiln has acquired a minority shareholding in the Gibraltar-based insurance provider.
Insurer wins case in Court of Appeal
The Trustees of Syndicate 1243 have won their case against Kosmar Villa Holidays in the Court of Appeal.
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance launch new system
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance have launched their new trading system, called K-nect.
New claims and risk management service set for launch
Legal & Professional Claims is set to launch a new professional indemnity (PI) claims and risk management service this summer.
Allianz rethinks claims handling ahead of MoJ
Allianz Insurance is preparing to pilot a number of changes to the way it handles personal injury claims ahead of the anticipated reforms by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Appointment at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK
Philipp Cremer has taken the position of head of market management and communications at Allianz Glo...
Smartwater - UV technology set to battle metal theft
A rise in church metal robberies has forced Ecclesiastical Insurance to take action, writes Marcus Alcock
Legal expenses - Heading for the main line
Despite a generally poor uptake of legal expenses insurance, the market is vibrant, diverse and shows nascent signs of a promising future, argues Marcus Alcock
Converting visitors into buyers - Directing traffic for a safe landing
Charlie Thomas has been assessing the basics in attempting to convert your website visitors into buyers
Property - Profit from property?
As the commercial property market stalls what is the best approach to business premises? Christina Jordan evaluates leasing versus buying
Stuart Davidsen - This Catamaran man
Director's Q&A
Heath Lambert to roll out Acturis system to UK regional network
Heath Lambert has teamed up with software house Acturis in a bid to expand its capacity and maintain...
Claimants case struck out at trial
Two genuine claimants seeking damages following a road traffic accident have had their case struck o...
EDI pricing model changes could damage brokers' market position
Brokers on the Open GI system could be facing increased costs after the software provider notified i...
Soundbytes
What is the Account Reconciliation Centre (Arc)? Arc is a web-based managed service offered by CGI,...
Made to last the distance
While many directors' and officers' insurers are adapting their policies and wordings in line with up-and-coming legislative changes, Kevin Cleary explains how a soundly underwritten, all-risks core product will be able to protect insureds against any…
Xchanging and Web Connectivity team up again
Xchanging and Web Connectivity have teamed up for a second time, allowing underwriters the option of...
Market mulls new data exchange system to improve communication
Lloyd's is considering piloting a new messaging hub in order to exchange complex data between managi...
Healthcare e-trading portal talks collapse following insurer apathy
The development of an e-trading portal for the UK healthcare sector has been disrupted because certa...