E-Trading
Self insurance provision opened up
Oxygen Insurance Brokers and Close Wealth Management Group (CWMG), have the launch of a self insurance facility for UK businesses and professional practices, enabling them to reduce their insurance premiums.
Hyperion re-brands reinsurance operation
Hyperion has announced that its reinsurance broking operation, J K Buckenham (JKB), will adopt the Howden brand with immediate effect subject to the approval of the Financial Services Authority.
Sainsbury’s offers 'massive' discount on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, with a further 10% discount if customers buy online.
Capita and Bankhall join forces to create unique advisor platform
IFA support services organisation, Bankhall and independent platform provider, Capita Enabler, have launched a service for Bankhall members.
Ri3k unveils third system for Lloyd's
Following the release of IBM's broker-insurer messaging service at Lloyd's, RI3K has teamed up with ...
Carbon neutral call centres
Callstream has called for more brokers to prove their green credentials and allow call centre employ...
Open GI broker clinics
Nationwide product clinics are being hosted by Open GI this month in an attempt to help brokers make...
Great expectations
Client relations
Biba launches medical malpractice scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a medical malpractice scheme for its members...
Direct goes commercial
Three new commercial insurance policies have been announced by traditional personal lines insurer Di...
Climate change risk is being ignored by boardrooms
Businesses must realise that climate change is certain and prepare for effective risk management of ...
MySpace or yours?
Q. How do we introduce and enforce a policy preventing staff from using the internet, e-mail and phone calls for personal use?
Towergate eyes commercial EDI
Towergate is eager to develop the opportunities in commercial electronic data interchange following ...
Vive la difference
France
Oxygen partners Guernsey-based insurer in bid for SME business
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has teamed up with a Guernsey-based insurer, in a bid to offer a captive in...
Comparethemarket.com has partnered ..
Comparethemarket.com has partnered with knowyourmoney.co.uk, a price comparison website offering gui...
pollyc@incisivemedia.com - The hottest insurance gossip
Many would agree that one of the beauties of retirement is the promise that one can enjoy a glass or...
Lorega to focus growth plans
Lorega has revealed that it intends to significantly expand in the UK, with the introduction of a ne...
User frustration cited as a growing problem with aggregator websites
Aggregators should introduce user feedback to their comparison sites as customers are becoming incre...
Schemes intermediary of the year - Wilby - Dealerguard
Recognising that caravan and motorhome dealerships were at a loss when it came to their insurance ne...
Provider to trial e-commerce offering ahead of UK launch
EG Solutions is targeting the broker market with its e-commerce proposition. The operations solution...
CDL tool aims to give brokers online branding advantage
CDL has launched a module for intermediaries designed to give them a "powerful" edge over rivals in ...
Allianz calls on broker partners to join forces over rates increases
Allianz Engineering has called for the support of its broker partners, after it revealed its intenti...
Schemes solutions
Is there an individual or business in the UK that does not qualify for at least one insurance scheme...