E-Trading
E-Commerce Watch.
The Association of British Insurers has published its Best Practice Guide to the Internet for insure...
Aon Corporation offers online credit insurance to brokers.
Aon Corporation has launched an underwriting agency for credit and political risk insurance which wi...
Rise in law cover take-up.
The introduction of the Access to Justice Act 1999 this month could lead to a situation where insure...
Hot property.
Food processing plants have been victim to some of the worst commercial fires in recent years. David Martin looks at why such premises are so vulnerable.
Spy in the cab.
Human error is the biggest problem facing fleet managers and insurers. In order to combat this, Julie Rodilosso says the market is turning to new hi-tech gadgetry.
Cream of the crop.
John Lawson, managing director of the Creamer Group, attributes the broker's success to its ability to offer specialist cover while maintaining a diverse client base. He talks to Shona Cronin.
Appointment at Eastgate.
Peter Thomas and Tony Sayer join Eastgate's new legal and medical services team as commercial develo...
NIG sets up new premium finance division.
Following on from the success of Finsure, NIG is set to go live with a dedicated commercial lines pr...
Underwriters in MBO.
The underwriters of marine facilities Yachtline and Marineline have teamed up to buy the two busines...
Breaking long-term agreements could lead to damages.
Q: We are under attack on a policy which is subject to a long-term agreement. What can we do to figh...
Get your Act together.
Over 60% of businesses are not aware that the Data Protection Act came into force last month and a m...
Credit control.
While most business understand the need to insure their property and liabilities, few appreciate the importance of protecting against trade debts. Simon Threadgold reports.
InsurE-com goes online.
InsurE-COM, the new broker market Internet trading initiative, is expected to sign up 10 insurers i...
Importance of technological advances.
Countrywide Insurance, the marketing arm of software provider Misys, stressed the importance for bro...
ABI steps up fight against car crime.
The Association of British Insurers has stepped up its campaign against the growing number of car-re...
Brokers to reap rewards of Budget cash boost.
Brokers and intermediaries are to benefit from the government's Budget proposals to encourage small ...
Mitsui Marine enters Lloyd's as syndicate 3210.
Mitsui Marine International is to enter the Lloyd's market as syndicate 3210, and will be managed by...
Healthy options.
When critical illness strikes, you still have to provide for yourself and your dependents. What does CI cover have to offer insureds and insurers?Asks Ian Lindisfarne.
Appointment at Zurich Personal Insurances.
Zurich Personal Insurances has promoted David Swan to underwriting manager, where he will take overa...
E-reforms cause a stir.
E-initiatives introduced in the recent Budget belie the attitudes of Parliamentary traditionalists who are resistant to any such radical reforms.
Crawford SCORE on fraud.
Loss adjuster Crawford has launched a motor insurance fraud validation initiative that adopts techni...
Appointment at EULER Trade Indemnity.
Jonathan Roberts has joined EULER Trade Indemnity as UK head of information technology and will be f...
Sub-brokers in the picture.
Regional broker RK Harrison is offering its exclusive printing and imaging insurance package to sub-...
Trouble at mill.
With the expansion of employee rights under the Labour government, businesses are more exposed than ever before to action by staff who believe they have been unfairly treated. Simon Threadgold reports.