E-Trading
XL breaks out of London in regional initiative
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, has opened an office in Newcastle, its first outside London, as part of its expanding UK Middle Market initiative.
Insurers join police in crackdown on mobile phone use when driving
Police forces are not the only ones cracking down on motorists who risk lives by using hand-held mobile phones. Motor insurers are now showing support by increasing the premiums quoted for offenders – or even refusing cover, according to new data from…
EIS Insurance Solutions sets out growth initiative
With its long-term future secure following the recent sale of EIS Insurance Solutions, the broker’s Property and Commercial (P&C) division is set to implement a series of exciting initiatives designed to achieve further growth and profit. As well as a…
Businesses must face up to liability challenge warns Lloyd's
Businesses could be facing a future liability crisis if they do not face up to growing litigation issues Lloyd's warned today.
Swinton launches two new brands as it reports record profit
Swinton has reported a seventh consecutive year of profit growth with £48.3m (a 27% increase) on increasing gross premiums of £665.8m (up 39%) for the 12 months ended 31 December 2007.
New independent insurance consultancy launched
Insight First Limited (IFL), an independent insurance consultancy, has launched to provide a range of consultancy services for the insurance industry.
Crawford and Company launch 'You-Tube' style internet service
Loss adjusters Crawford and Company have signed up to a “YouTube”-style internet service which allows insurers to view drainage claims on-line.
Ceta recommends brokers sell ID insurance
General insurance network CETA urges brokers to sell identity theft insurance to consumers who need protection against the growing risk of ID fraud.
Heath Lambert Group launches new division
Heath Lambert Group has announced the formation of a new specialist division, Heath Lambert commercial affinity and select business. The division will focus the group’s activity in the area of commercial affinities and small business.
Aggregators - The real picture
Anathema or valuable distribution channel? Threat or opportunity? Charlie Thomas questions whether or not aggregators can benefit brokers' businesses
Appointment at Travelers
Travelers has taken on Jayne Gardner as its practice leader for medical technology industries. Gardn...
Steve Rockingham - Firm foundation
Director's Q&A
Trade up or trade out
Jon Woodman introduces RSA's new concept to develop tomorrow's underwriters, and explains how trading underwriters will be able to offer brokers a combination of technical expertise and deal-making judgement
IRMI makes glossary available on website
The International Risk Management Institute has made its Glossary of Insurance and Risk Management a...
Firm urges government to change EHIC title
The government has been accused of not making the limitations of the European Health Insurance Card ...
Into the mix
Delving into schemes business takes more effort than simply releasing an offering to market, as adding an effective marketing strategy into the mix may mean the difference between success and failure. Chris Fletton explains
Allianz spearheads new technology initiative
Allianz Insurance is spearheading a new technology initiative with claims solutions provider Audatex...
Axa boosts service standards with fresh broker-facing website
Axa has revamped its broker-facing website with the launch of its campaign, 'Broker TV'. The new we...
Provider looks for share of UK market
Software provider Cordys has launched a business process management suite (BPMS) designed specifical...
Presenting the full story on claims
While the coverage of financial and legal issues presented in Radio 4's Today is generally balanced ...
New flood resilience Kitemark needed for housing developments
A new flood resilience Kitemark is needed for housing developments planned in the floodplain, accord...
Heath Lambert confirm in discussion with Cooper Guy
Heath Lambert confirmed that it is in discussions with Cooper Gay over the possible sale of its gene...
Columbus Direct moves into home and motor sectors
Travel insurer Columbus Direct has moved into the home and motor sectors with the message, "We won't...
Markerstudy Retail makes four acquistions to complement existing operations
Markerstudy Retail has made four acquisitions to complement its existing operations in the Midlands....