E-Trading
MMA joins fight against fraud with SIRA
MMA has signed up to the Syndicated Intelligence for Risk Avoidance (SIRA) system
High-net-worth - A broker bypass?
Traditionally, HNW individuals have sought advice from brokers to insure their most valued assets. Louise Meeson asks where the increasingly popular method of buying online leaves the intermediary.
Power Hour: Socially acceptable?
This month's power hour discusses the potential business opportunities of rapidly growing social media and asks how brokers of all shapes and sizes can get involved. Martin Friel reports.
Specialist website reaches out to previously blacklisted users
Specialist brokers have banded together to launch a new website designed to provide insurance for the millions of people who can't secure cover, which they claim is one in four of the population.
Industry feedback drives PowerPlace fleet launch
In response to broker feedback, PowerPlace has announced it is to launch a fleet product by June this year.
Brokers warned of credit card security shake-up
Brokers must comply with new credit card security standards or risk facing financial penalties in the future, industry experts have warned.
Anti-social networking brokers to miss out if UK follows US trends
Brokers that refuse to embrace social media may miss out on significant business opportunities, according to new consumer research.
IIB gives website a makeover
The Institute of Insurance Brokers’ (IIB) website has undergone a revamp
1 Answer Network releases online mid-HNW offering
1 Answer Network has launched a new RSA-backed online product aimed at the ‘mid high-net-worth’ sector.
Confused boosts motor insurance panel
Nationwide has joined Confused.com's panel of motor insurance providers.
One Business Insurance wins fleet deal
One Business Insurance, part of Brightside Group, has announced its intention to offer "market-leading" premiums on fleet insurance to Navman Wireless’ customer base
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist private medical insurance (PMI) provider Exeter Friendly has launched a new online broker portal together with sister brand income protection (IP) business Pioneer.
PowerPlace establishes regional structure to grow broker partnerships
PowerPlace has restructured its 36-strong field based sales and consultant team into three regions, each to be managed by three newly appointed senior regional managers.
TGS confident in becoming top software house
Transactor Global Solutions (TGS) will become the software house of choice for the broking community and quadruple in size by 2013, according to its chief technology officer
Brokers warned that failure to retain e-data risks legal action
Brokers are at an increased risk of litigation if they fail to keep a detailed record of all e-communications for an adequate amount of time, according to legal experts
Groupama: online trading push to underpin commercial ambitions
Groupama Insurances' commercial chief has outlined the insurer's ambition to expand its electronic trading capability in 2010
Brokers ignore social networking potential
Nearly two thirds of brokers do not use social networking to support their business and have no intention to do so, according to an online poll on Insurance Age website broking.co.uk
Merger talk unfounded
Market rumours that SSP had opened talks with Broker Direct with a view to a possible takeover have been denied by both firms
Xchanging sees growth in profit and revenue
Xchanging’s results for the year ending 31 December 2009 revealed a 35% increase in revenue, increasing to £750.4m (2008:£557.8m)
Aviva joins forces with SSP
Aviva has teamed up with global IT company SSP to give 600 extra brokers access to personal lines products.
Open GI wins £10m contract with PowerPlace
Open GI has signed the contract with PowerPlace to develop new electronic products on the Open Trader platform
Open GI appoints head of software development
Technology company Open GI has appointed Sue Craig to the new role of head of software development.