E-Trading
Nine brokers help develop Rebus IS for the London market.
Alfred Blackmore and Robert Flemming Insurance Brokers are among nine brokers who have helped develo...
Anti-fraud strategy set for December launch.
The anti-fraud committee will launch its strategy against bogus-claims in early December, according ...
Insurers crack down on false claims.
Fraudsters beware - insurers are piloting a new approach to false claims detection. Technology co...
Exchange FS encourages competition from IFAs.
The Exchange FS is giving independent financial advisers the opportunity to compete against personal...
Navigators & General ties up pleasure craft with Drewe deal.
Brokers can access pleasure craft insurance from Navigators & General via a tie-up with Drewe Insura...
UK motor expenses.
The UK is one of the most expensive places in Europe for motor insurance despite low numbers of road...
The burning issue of hot food in the office.
Q: I work for a medium-sized broker in a city centre. There is no room away from our desks for us to take a break and we are also banned from eating hot food on the premises. We feel that this is unfair, especially in winter. Do we have any legal stance?
Unusual risks safe in the hands of new wholesaler GMI.
Brokers have access to a new commercial lines wholesaler - GMI Insurance Services. The Kent-based...
Talking shop.
After suffering from a soft market, insurers are looking at new broker distribution methods for shops insurance to reduce costs and increase volume. Diane Smyth reports.
A jump-start?
Stephanie Spicer reviews the past year in the private motor market and asks whether, despite rising premiums, increased competition and a burgeoning after-the-event market, it is still a viable source of business for brokers.
Brian Thornhill, Owner, Brian Thornhill & Son.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Setting up on my own. I overheard my boss say I'd last ...
Fortis ratings review.
Fortis has introduced a new rating structure for its travel insurance contract for the under 65s, wh...
Das revamps policies.
Das has revamped its commercial legal policy, extending cover for legal defence, arbitrary hearings,...
Pru sells to Churchill.
Prudential has sold its general insurance business to Churchill, part of Credit Suisse's Winterthur ...
Do good things come to those who wait?
By this time, the insurance industry had been expecting great things. In particular, it was hopin...
Hiscox launches pick-n-mix business cover
Hiscox has launched a portfolio of cover for small to medium sized businesses. The Professional Ins...
Heath Lambert extends offering to clients online
Broker Heath Lambert is offering clients the opportunity to sell insurance products on to their own c...
Allen & Allen boosts clients' motor cover
Independent intermediary Allen & Allen has launched an uninsured loss recovery policy to its motor in...
Most people are insurance cheats
Two out of three people say they would make a fraudulent claim if they could get away with it, accord...
NMT launches Premier ASP link
New Millennium Technologies has launched an online application service provider model of Premier Plus...
Miller launches terrorism cover following US attacks.
In response to the recent terrorist atrocities in the US, Miller Insurance Group is offering stand a...
Groupama 'cash for car' scheme enables companies to insure employee
Following Groupama's relaunch of its fleet policy in August, the insurer is now offering a personal ...
Taking a stake.
Iain Bell tells Diane Smyth why he believes more brokers should look towards outsourcing non-core parts of their business and explains why he is happy to remain in the background.
Improved Charity Connect Cover from Ansvar.
Ansvar has updated its combined policy for charities and voluntary organisations, Charity Connect. ...