E-Trading
Continuity for SMEs
Business continuity solutions provider Office-Shadow has developed a business continuity package fo...
Attack EL for mutual benefit
The employers' liability market is currently in crisis. It is worth remembering, however, that in t...
Insurance Watch adds ASA
Romford-based insurance agency Insurance Watch has added ASA Insurance's three-year fixed price mot...
Appointment at Accidentcare
Motoring solutions provider Accidentcare has appointed Celia McGover as operations manager....
A spot of networking?
The high net worth sector seems to be waking up to the benefits of the internet, after Hiscox launched an extranet system. However, Angela Faherty questions whether HNW clients will still prefer the personal touch.
Brokers online support
Research from Improveline has shown many brokers would welcome greater use of the internet in claim...
A model approach
Insurers are keen to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises, with the development of several new initiatives. Rachel Gordon explains what these initiatives have to offer and how brokers can ensure they are on the right tracks.
Keeping up the pace
The industry may have been slow out of the blocks but the race against fraud is picking up speed. Alistair MacTaggart shows how the hurdles are being overcome.
Online competition ... Win a Philips video recorder.
With the winter nights drawing in, brokers will be glad to hear that this month's prize is a remote-...
Admiral to add travel and home insurance to confused.com
Travel and home insurance are to be added to Admiral's online website confused.com, despite the fac...
Appointment at Sportscover
Sports insurance underwriter Sportscover has made Alan Hootten branch manager for its UK operations...
Allied Wessex joins Westinsure network
West Country insurance broking group Westinsure has added another member to its network. Wiltshire-...
In for a bumpy ride?
Amid confusion over where the buck stops and who is legally recognised a director, those at the top could be heading for trouble unless they find adequate directors' and officers' cover. David Smith explains how to minimise nasty surprises lurking round…
Renewed Backpacker.
The Travel Protection Group has renewed its Backpacker scheme with RS Forsikring A/S Travel Insuranc...
Holdfast to office equipment with product from Holman's
Holman's has launched an office equipment policy. It has been released under the Holdfast brand and...
Indie JPLs deal progresses
The Joint Provisional Liquidators of Independent Insurance have confirmed they have received enough...
Appointment at Ace Europe.
Ace Europe has appointed Alan Liddiard as commercial underwriting manager....
Appointment at Fortis.
Fortis Insurance has made several appointments. Matthew Thomas is head of strategy and planning, Cla...
Budget reaches a Junction.
The Budget Group is launching a new business called Junction, solely concentrating on schemes and ou...
SSP distributes CoverMaker
Software solutions Partners is to distribute commercial insurance trading platform CoverMaker. ...
Ace set to axe 250 P&C broker agencies
Ace is to axe 250 of its property and casualty broker agencies. Steve Burridge, the insurer's busin...
Appointment at Europ Assitance.
Alan Lawson has joined Europ Assistance as director, automotive products and services. He brings 22 ...
Piecing a package together.
An almost endless list of benefits can be offered to employees. Stephanie Spicer finds out how to make the perfect fit between what employers are prepared to offer and what employees would like to receive.
Zurich offers renewals
Zurich Financial Services has guaranteed it will offer renewal terms to all current employers' liab...