E-Trading
The future face of care
With the government focused on finding a solution to the UK's rising social care bill, insurers should be developing solutions that allow policyholders to make their own decisions regarding their long-term future, says Chris Cain
Insurer looks to improve consumer access to flood risk information
Almost two-thirds of UK homeowners do not feel prepared in the event of a flood occurring in the are...
Recession will lead to more claims
The recession will lead to higher levels of claims against liability policies, Association of Insura...
Ace Europe to write D&O risks at Lloyd's
Ace Europe is to start writing commercial directors' and officers' (D&O) risks at Lloyd's. The cover...
Confused.com joins eAggregator panel
Confused.com has joined Open GI's eAggregator panel, bringing the total number to 11. The provider s...
Report shows brokers could do more to target small businesses
A recent survey has found that small UK businesses prefer to buy insurance policies directly from un...
October
It was reported that Sterling Insurance would cut hundreds of brokers from its books in a move to al...
Take on technology - 'Click here' to keep your customers
Having an online presence is not just about winning new business, it is also important for businesse...
Discovering new frontiers
A constantly changing technological landscape means that insurers and brokers are having to find new ways of conducting business to stay ahead of the competition. Ken Hutchinson explains how e-business can help brokers strengthen their position in the…
Fraudulent accident company stopped in its tracks
A fraudulent, multi-million-pound accident management company has been stopped in its tracks after i...
Hurricane exposures in line with expectations, says Lloyd's
Lloyd's is expecting to face net claims of $2.34bn (£1.3bn) as a result of hurricanes Gustav and Ike...
Software provider seeks to build client base after profit turnaround
Software provider Insurecom is now considering itself "open for business" after achieving profit cro...
New version of agencyPlus released
A new version of Insurecom's broker management software, agencyPlus, has been released. AgencyPlus w...
Axa launches advertising campaign
A £4m advertising campaign has been launched by Axa to highlight how consumers deserve the highest s...
Schemes solutions
It may seem a cliche but in a schemes environment, claims is a shop window for customers. Yet this a...
Pressures on SMEs could force many out of business
The credit crunch and current worldwide financial conditions has resulted in approximately 470,000 small and medium sized businesses (SME) - or one in 10 - forced into a position of no longer being able to run their business, according to new research…
Former AMG director sets up new operation
A new liability adjusting business called Delta Claims Services has been set up and will be operating as of the beginning of next month.
BGL rises on Britain’s 250 Largest
The BGL Group has been ranked one of the largest mid-market private companies in Britain, according to the latest Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table. The company placed 175 on the list, up 54 places from the previous year.
uSwitch adds travel insurance to product offering
Price comparison site, uSwitch.com, has added travel insurance to its list of products.
Lloyds announces provisional loss estimate from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Lloyd’s has announced its provisional loss estimate for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
AA director admits surprise as household premiums fall
The latest benchmark AA British insurance premium index of home insurance premiums recorded quarterly rise in the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy, which now stands at £213.32, about £3 or 1.8% higher than the previous…
ABI: we will not be complacent but the insurance industry remains strong
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has insisted that the UK insurance industry remains stronger than during previous times of market turbulance.
AIG cancels $8m worth of junkets to appease New York attorney general
Following a meeting with the New York State attorney general Andrew M Cuomo, AIG chief executive and chairman Edward Liddy has agreed to take several significant actions with respect to expenditures at AIG.
Two thirds unprepared for flooding
Almost two thirds of British homeowners said they did not feel prepared in the event of a flood occurring in the area they live in, according to new research.