E-Trading
E-Commerce Watch.
Clients looking for a care home can now check out Bupa's 236 homes online at www.bupa-carehomes.co.u...
SecureHealth options.
Health insurance product provider SecureHealth has launched a modular insurance product, Options, th...
Misys successfully sued over Penta.
Acclaim Insurance Services has successfully sued Misys Financial Systems, allowing the broker to con...
Turning up trumps.
Building closer relationships with loss adjusters could make the claims process more efficient and have knock-on benefits for the insurer too. A winning hand for all concerned, says Mark Pierce.
Warm welcome for healthy debate.
I was very pleased to see that, prompted by some of my comments in the November edition of Professio...
LNC sets up Starfish initiative.
Brokers can now access a motor legal expenses product from The Legal Network Consortium, called Star...
Road Runner upgrades.
Motor trade specialist Road Runner Insurance Group has invested £150,000 on a new computer system, w...
Keeping track of internet and e-mail usage.
Q: How can I stop my staff from looking at 'inappropriate' material on the internet or using company e-mail for personal messages?
Two online pet services launched.
Dogs and cats should be feeling well cared for this month, with the launch of two new websites dedic...
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance.
RSA has made Bob Fitzsimmons head of adjusting services for its UK operations. The role will bring t...
Macey named as new Westinsure chairman.
Westcountry insurance broker network Westinsure has appointed a new chairman to its board of directo...
Alexander Forbes and Robert Flemming sign up to Brokasure
Alexander Forbes and Robert Fleming are the first to adopt Brokasure Enterprise, Rebus iS' internatio...
Club Direct cuts costs of Valentine's
Club Direct has launched special discounts for travel insurance on Valentine's Day. The Valentine's s...
New website to be launched by Hyperperformance.
A new website is to be launched by Hyperformance to sell motor insurance to drivers aged 17-30. At l...
Chaucer acquires CNACCL.
The Chaucer Group has announced it is to acquire CNA Corporate Capital and the right to manage CNA's...
Keeping up the hard work.
Barry Smith, the new chief executive of Fortis Insurance, explains to Catherine Tennant why he thinks close communication with brokers is key to the company's continued success.
A bright idea?
There is always room for fresh products in the market says Richard Sheikh who gives words of advice for any brokers interested in developing a Lloyd's-backed scheme.
E-Commerce Watch.
Lloyd's managing agency Chaucer Holdings has launched exclusive cargo insurance websites for 24 Lloy...
InsurE-com warms up.
Brokers gave insurE-com a cautious welcome at the technology provider's December roadshows. Almos...
Markerstudy aids MBO of Service Policies.
Broker wholesaler Markerstudy has acquired a stake in motor syndicate Service Policies, allowing it ...
Appointment at The Through Transport Club.
The Through Transport Club, the insurance mutual for ship operators, stevedores, port authorities, t...
Insurance contradictions help no one.
After almost 40 years of working within the insurance industry I have often felt compelled to voice ...
CSC plans broking systems cull.
CSC plans to halve the number of broking systems it offers, though it denied the Quotel system faces...
QBE combines technology and liability.
QBE International Insurance has launched a combined technology liability product aimed at medium to ...