E-Trading
Down the drain
Whether on a construction site, or in a commercial or residential property, escape of water was - until recently - drowned out by the insurance industry's preoccupation with fire. However, Sarah Hills highlights how teamwork may be able to pull the plug…
Smooth operator
Whether brokers like it or not, technology has become the backbone of the insurance industry, and software providers have stepped up their efforts in a bid to highlight their knowledge of the insurance chain. Michelle Worvell speaks to David Rasche about…
Busy as a bee
Companies are expected to be up-to-date with technology in this day and age, but what constitutes an effective internet-based trading solution? Sarah Hills looks into a seemingly run-of-the-mill online initiative that has been a recent hive of activity,…
RSA welcomes move by the Treasury
Royal and SunAlliance (RSA) has welcomed the move by the Treasury's Financial Inclusion Taskforce (F...
Extreme awakening
Winter sports
New website for gardeners launched
A new website for gardeners has been launched that provides information, services and solutions on g...
Soundbytes - Theo Duchen, Co-CEO, Acturis
What is the Acturis Broker System? Acturis is a system for commercial brokers and underwriting agen...
Experian and Microsoft develop service
Experian and Microsoft have developed a proof of concept identity management service through Microso...
CGI Group launches account reconciliation centre
CGI Group, in collaboration with Norwich Union (NU) and Allianz Insurance, has launched an account r...
Webline launches BDML's mychoice panel
Webline, a Capita Enabler company, has launched BDML's mychoice general insurance panel to the direc...
Talbot Underwriting reveals no change
Talbot Underwriting has revealed that its Lloyd's syndicate's capacity will remain unchanged at £325...
Experian launches first groundwater flood map
Experian has launched the first groundwater flood model designed to give insurers greater confidence in their underwriting process.
Manchester office spearheads Arista expansion in the North
Arista Insurance, has announced that it plans to expand significantly in the north of England in 2008 starting with the opening of an office in Manchester this month.
Chancellor delays Capital Gains Tax decision until New Year
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling announced that he is still considering consultations with various parties on the government's plans for a new capital gains tax regime and will therefore not publish his revised plans until the New Year. The…
Head of paaleads.com seeks new challenge
Lead distributor paaleads.com has announced that Vanessa Blount is leaving her position as head of the business to pursue alternative opportunities.
Blame culure still prevalent according to Brit
According to research by Brit Insurance and YouGov1, the majority of Britons (90%) agreed that people are more likely now than five years ago to sue for physical and emotional injury.
Top 100 broker on the move
David Roberts and Partners (DR&P) - recently ranked in the top 100 independent insurance brokers in the UK by Insurance Age for the second year running - has announced it is putting down even firmer roots.
Record insurance reserve releases protect UK motor insurance profitability
Deloitte’s analysis of Financial Services Authority (FSA) returns has found that in 2006 motor insurers had a net operating ratio of 101.4%, the sixth year of clear operating profit. However, the headline results mask a significant downturn in underlying…
AGM to soothe Open fears
The chief executives of Towergate and Open International attended the Open User Group annual general...
Making the most of your customers
Relationship management
Online sublime
Rich media
Looking after the finer things
In a vibrant fine art market, Charles Dupplin, chairman of the art and private client division at Hiscox, finds soaring values are leaving many collectors underinsured
Direct adopts Optilead
Optilead's enquiry conversion software has been adopted by Direct Choice. The system gives brokers a...
Ri3k simplifies pricing
Software house Ri3k has simplified its pricing structures. The standard service will cost £50 per bo...