E-Trading
Bluett sold to Bishops.
Kent broker Bishops has acquired two local firms, including Bluett Smith & Co, one of the oldest bro...
Appointment at DAS.
DAS has appointed Rachael Edwards as communication officer. She will be based at the company's Brist...
Exclusive - CSC unveils its Vision for 2000.
Software provider CSC has launched a Windows-based back office system for insurance intermediaries. ...
On the road again.
Overheard was on the road again last month, visiting the various insurance conferences and hoping to...
Aon rings in BT deal.
Aon has signed a deal with BT to provide its customers with a range of personal lines products under...
David Worsfold.
The UK's insurance industry will benefit in more ways than one if it throws its full weight behind the proposed Code of Practice for Rehabilitation.
£41bn in 1998.
UK general insurance premiums totalled £41bn for 1998 according to the Association of British Insure...
Environment Agency embarks on awareness campaign.
The Environment Agency has embarked on a £2m, three-year awareness campaign to highlight the dangers...
Just when you thought it was safe ...
The hazards associated with making a film are unpredictable, so brokers working in this sector need to have their wits about them to avoid the perils lurking, says Shona Cronin.
Security in numbers.
Two leading security inspection organisations are merging to strengthen their market positions. Foll...
IIB conference hits the road.
This year's IIB conference has taken the form of a roadshow, which set out last month to update members on its new initiatives. Tim Collison reports.
IFST conference focuses on e-law.
Last month's IFST conference took a long, hard look at e-regulation, say Tim Collison and Shona Cronin.
Industry puts its weight behind rehabilitation code of practice.
A revolutionary Code of Practice on Rehabilitation has been launched following the publication of th...
Calling for back-up.
As brokers look to get the edge in an increasingly competitive market, they need to concentrate on what they do best. David Fanning says astute firms are outsourcing functions like claims handing and are focusing more on new business.
BN causes a stir in the Lakes.
The location of this year's Broker Network Conference belied its hard-hitting messages for the broker community, says Tim Collison.
Most brokers remain outside of the Net.
Over 60% of brokers have no website and only 10% are working towards developing one, according to Li...
Lloyd's broker targets ex-offenders
Lloyd's broker Clegg Gifford is targeting ex-offenders with a range of personal and commercial lines ...
Kiln offers virtual tour of Lloyd's
Lloyd's insurance group Kiln has gone live with a new website which boasts a moving image tour of the...
Hastings Direct launches new training initiative
Hastings Direct has launched a Claims Negotiator training programme, developed in association with th...
AA wins award for website
AA Insurance Services was highly commended for its website at this year's Marketing Direct Intelligen...
DAS warns on Green Flag deal
DAS Legal Expenses has launched an advertising campaign in order to highlight its independent status...
Key Choice Web Site Promoted at London Motor Show
In a bid to further promote its website, CSC is distributing a CD-Rom about its marketing arm, Key Ch...
Aon signs deal with BT
Aon has signed a deal with BT to provide its customers with a range of personal lines products under ...
Campaign to combat flood problem
The Environment Agency has embarked on a £2m, three-year awareness campaign to highlight the danger c...