E-Trading
CSC in Internet launch
CSC has made further investment in e-commerce technology with the launch of an Internet consultancy a...
ABI launches new anti-crime guide for its members
The Association of British Insurers has produced a report designed to help insurers pinpoint the risk...
Live on the Internet.
Professional Broking is now live on the Internet. You can visit our exciting new website - Professio...
Allianz powers up electronic cover.
Allianz Cornhill Engineering has extended its commercial product range with the launch of an electro...
Cox Lee sponsorship.
Walsall-based insurance broker Cox Lee & Co is co-sponsoring a new car for Walsall Rugby Football Cl...
It could never happen to us ...
... is the attitude many companies have towards the threat of litigation. But, with the Woolf reforms and new employment law, Shona Cronin says legal expenses cover is more important than ever.
Budget Insurance moves into household.
Motor telebroker Budget Insurance has moved into the household market with an initial panel of two i...
Take action!
With the new millennium less than three months away, the need for contingency planning is greater than ever. Shona Cronin explains why SMEs must take business continuity seriously.
Ward Evans Group to sponsor rowing race.
The Ward Evans Group is to be the title sponsor for the Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2001 - ...
PB Online goes live.
Tim Collison takes you through everything that is on offer when you visit Professional Broking's new fully-interactive website - www.broking.co.uk.
CGU invests in advertising campaign.
CGU has invested £8.5m in a nationwide advertising campaign designed to build awareness of the compa...
Policy Master profits soar.
Policy Master has posted an increase in operating profits of 37% to £639,000 for the six months endi...
Hewitt calls for further IT investment by smaller insurance firms.
Patricia Hewitt, Minister of State has called on small businesses within the insurance industry to i...
IBRC takes legal action.
The Insurance Brokers Registration Council is to take legal action against 500 brokers that have fai...
Exclusive - NFU Mutual looks to buy brokers to beat harsh rural
NFU Mutual is looking at buying more brokers and intermediaries in a bid to counteract the difficult...
Sinking profits.
Brokers seeking to make greater in-roads into the marine cargo market would be wise to look at some of the new loss-of-profits policies coming onto the market. Adrian Leonard reports.
Direct Line Nets bumper quote catch.
Direct Line has reported that it is providing more online quotes than ever before, following the lau...
Back to basics.
John Eke & Partners attributes its success to good staff and high service standards. Nick Hamblin talks to Shona Cronin about its success.
Cox to set up Net facility for brokers.
Cox Insurance is developing an Internet trading facility for brokers that will make use of some of t...
All systems go?
While electronic trading is now taking a firm grip of the personal lines market, the same cannot be said of the commercial sector. Colin Harper looks at the reasons why.
Dedication's what you need.
UK adjusters, often using dedicated teams, are reliant on brokers' input when an insured makes a major claim, says David Fanning.
Iron Trades hammers out its fifth trade-specific policy.
Iron Trades has launched a package policy for the metal and machinery industry - its fifth trade-spe...
Eastgate's e-business standing raised by Consumer Direct.
Eastgate is teaming up with computer services group Cap Gemini to launch a new e-commerce facility f...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Corporate Risks.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Corporate Risks has appointed Alan Percival (above) to the position of region...