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Hiscox sees £130m drop in profits
Hiscox has reported a slump in pre-tax profits of over £130m to £105.2m (2007: £237.2m) for 2008. The insurer also reported a deterioration in its combined ratio to 91.1% (2007: 85.5%) which it blamed poor investment returns.
Aon aims to help companies reduce risk costs
Aon Global Risk Consulting has launched a cost reduction initiative for EMEA businesses to help reduce their cost of risk.
Comparethemarket expands motor offering
Comparethemarket.com has added twelve motor insurance brands to its site.
Continuity planning - Avoiding disaster
Katherine Brandon investigates why business continuity plans are essential for brokers and their clients
Drinan goes On Air with PB
With the world's financial markets in turmoil and much uncertainty about how long such conditions wi...
Look beyond your websites
Why are so many niche brokers still apparently blind to the business opportunities that the internet...
Appointment at Ace Europe
Ace Europe has recruited Jeff Carr as client relationship manager for its UK and Ireland major risks...
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has appointed Louise Welsh as key account manager for the North east region. Welsh joins th...
IT budgets - Cutting IT down?
Brokers should pay due care when considering reducing spending on information technology, writes Katherine Brandon
AIG reports $99.3bn annual loss
American International Group has reported a net loss of $99.3bn (£69.82bn) in 2008 compared to net income of $6.2bn for full year 2007.
Continuity planning - Avoiding disaster
Katherine Brandon investigates why business continuity plans are essential for brokers and their clients
IT budgets - Cutting IT down?
Brokers should pay due care when considering reducing spending on information technology, writes Katherine Brandon
Appointment at Ace Europe
Ace Europe has recruited Jeff Carr as client relationship manager for its UK and Ireland major risks...
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has appointed Louise Welsh as key account manager for the North east region. Welsh joins th...
Drinan goes On Air with PB
With the world's financial markets in turmoil and much uncertainty about how long such conditions wi...
The Wilson Organisation - A united front
Katherine Brandon talks to John and Charlotte Prow about the past, present and future of family-run Nottingham broker The Wilson Organisation
Groupama revamps site
Groupama has revamped its broker extranet site, Optima Online, in order to offer its broker partners...
The Forshaw Group launches interface
Property restoration and claims management company, The Forshaw Group, has launched a new online cla...
Brokers warned of telecoms firms mis-selling call-recording devices
Insurance brokers are being urged not to fall victim to telecoms firms pitching call-recording equip...
Editor's comment
A senior industry figure said to me recently that the insurance industry is expert at managing risk....
Towergate finally gives the green light to wholesale broker offering
Towergate is finally set to launch its new wholesale broking vehicle following a lengthy pilot and c...
Transactor and Bankstone launches platform
A new claims platform for brokers has been launched by Transactor and Bankstone, offering a secure o...
Aon reports 4% rise
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What you really, really want
Brokers must accept the cost of implementing a full functionality software system and make budgetary allowances. Only then can they make the most of their IT systems. Jessica Pothering explains