E-Trading
Insurecom bought by US partner Applied Systems
Insurecom has been bought by US-based partner and fellow software company Applied Systems, Insurance Age can reveal.
CDL suffers "major outage"
CDL has this morning experienced a "major outage" that could impact on all of its applications, Insurance Age can reveal.
Events roundup: Brokers learn the Three Rs at regulation event
FCA reveals plans for review into conflicts of interest at inaugural Three Rs regulation event, brokers find out about the latest technological advances at e-broking 2013 and getting ready for Broker Expo South and the UK Broker Awards
SSP adds Mutter-Bowen to team
SSP has recruited Kate Mutter-Bowen as head of insurer and business partner relationships.
SSP reports robust results as EBITDA creeps up by 1.8%
SSP Group saw its EBITDA edge up 1.8% to £18.2m for the 12 months ended 31 March 2013, compared to the previous year.
iParc plans shelved as insurers seek alternative options
Plans for a new pricing hub for the personal lines market have been shelved.
Sky Insurance goes live with Transactor
Motor broker Sky Insurance has gone live with software house Transactor following a 10-month project.
NIG e-trading director Thornton to leave in October
NIG's e-trading director Ben Thornton will leave in October, it has been confirmed.
Simply Business CEO says MBO will give broker more clarity
Simply Business CEO Jason Stockwood has stated the online broker is “on the start of a journey to transform the commercial insurance market with technology”.
Open GI launches new broker platform to help combat referral fee ban
Open GI has launched the Add-on Marketplace for brokers.
Ageas brands RIAS and Castle Cover go live with Quindell
Ageas has gone live with Quindell’s Napier rating and underwriting engine.
Man and machine
Ben Thornton explains how ‘man and machine’ can work in harmony, even for more complex trades
Open GI to replace CDL as Markerstudy's software provider
Open GI will replace CDL as software provider for Markerstudy group's retail division over the next five years.
SSP boosts training team with twin appointment
SSP has boosted its training and development team with a double appointment in a bid to improve brokers' sales and efficiency.
LV expands specialist vehicle cover offering
LV Broker has launched Highway Specialist Vehicle Insurance covering a range of vehicles including 4x4 (off-road), American, classic, custom, kit or replica car, military vehicle or motorhome.
NIG launches exclusive e-trading platform for brokers
NIG has launched a new e-trade offering for its First Club and top e-trading brokers.
CDL names Phillips as commercial director
Software house CDL has promoted Nigel Phillips to the newly-created role of commercial director.
Ocaso schemes go live on Transactor
Transactor has partnered with Ocaso to distribute the insurer’s household products on its software platform.
Swinton renews with SSP in five-year deal
Swinton has renewed its relationship with SSP for a further five years to access the software provider’s technology for its nationwide branch network, call-centre and web-based operations.
PowerPlace becomes Biba member
PowerPlace has joined the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) as it targets making a "valuable contribution" to the trade body's success.
Simply Business closer to management buyout
Simply Business is set for a deal to separate from Brit Group through a management buyout, sister title Postonline has revealed.
Towergate bondholder report reveals £11.6m PowerPlace loss
Towergate racked up an £11.6m loss on the sale of PowerPlace, its annual bondholder 2012 report has revealed.
PowerPlace confirms free broker access to SME web product
PowerPlace has revealed that brokers will be able to access its B2C SME web trading offering without needing to pay upfront costs, provided minimum business volumes are transacted.
Axa launches tradesman policy on PowerPlace
Axa Commercial Lines has launched its tradesman and professional policy on PowerPlace - its fifth product to go live on the online marketplace.