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Arc Legal Assistance launches its first EPI
Arc Legal Assistance has launched its first stand-alone employment protection insurance (EPI) produc...
Cyber risk could be next big trigger
Cyber risks could be the next big trigger for lawsuits against directors, according Aon. The broker ...
Swinton Bikes launches online
Swinton Bikes has launched online for the first time with a dedicated and fully interactive website ...
Open GI develops new solution
Open GI has developed a new solution to cater for the growing number of wholesalers that require eff...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Aon has added to its commercial insurance operation, with the appointments of Norman Andrews as regi...
Heath Lambert teams up with Dolmen Insurance
Heath Lambert has teamed up with Ireland-based Dolmen Insurance Brokers to offer specialist travel i...
TMNF complete acquisition of Kiln
Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has completed its acquisition of Kiln. As a result, K...
West Yorkshire Police charge three individuals
West Yorkshire Police has charged three individuals following advice from the Insurance Fraud Bureau...
It's time to shop around ..
This month, I am every motor insurer's nightmare. I have just passed my driving test, am looking to buy a 10-year-old Golf GTi worth £1,300 and I happen to live in a high-risk area. Will any of these north London brokers be able to find me a suitable…
2007 travel claims bill tops £400m
Travel insurers faced a collective claims bill of more than £400m last year, according to travel ins...
Soundbytes
What is Ebroker? Ebroker is a website - www.allianzebroker.co.uk - for the commercial broking commu...
ABI calls for reform in personal injury compensation
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has today joined forces with the CBI and Citizens Advice to call for the Government to introduce its proposals for reforming personal injury compensation without delay. These will enable personal injury…
Insurance industry executives confident in the face of credit crisis
Insurance executives were feeling confident about their ability to manage risks and opportunities at the onset of the credit crisis, according to a new global study conducted by Towers Perrin in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Allianz boss: “Reserve release holiday coming to an end”
I assume Andrew Torrance is not an Everton or Tottenham fan (both teams crashed out of the UEFA cup following penalty shoot-outs last night) as he was in a very good mood this morning (Thursday 13 March), writes Charlie Thomas, reporter, Professional…
Groupama launches Broker Trading Team
Groupama Insurances is strengthening its broker and intermediary relationships with a range of important service initiatives including the creation of a brand new Broker Trading Team that opened for business in February 2008.
Private motor insurance could finally make profit in 2009
A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the UK private motor insurance market could finally make a profit in 2009 after 14 years of unprofitability.
Open GI management shuffle
Chris Guillaume, research and development director of Open GI, is set to take charge as managing director with effect from 20 March.
New aggregator site enters congested market
Lloyds TSB has entered the increasingly competitive aggregator market with the launch of insurance.co.uk, the first high street bank to do so.
Axa makes Lloyd's move with latest broker purchase
Axa Advisory Holdings has made a formal offer to purchase 100% of the share capital of SBJ Group.
R J Kiln & Co acquires share in expatriate insurance specialist
R J Kiln & Co (Kiln) and Ibex Insurance Services (Ibex) today announced that Kiln has acquired a minority shareholding in the Gibraltar-based insurance provider.
Insurer wins case in Court of Appeal
The Trustees of Syndicate 1243 have won their case against Kosmar Villa Holidays in the Court of Appeal.
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance launch new system
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance have launched their new trading system, called K-nect.
New claims and risk management service set for launch
Legal & Professional Claims is set to launch a new professional indemnity (PI) claims and risk management service this summer.
Allianz rethinks claims handling ahead of MoJ
Allianz Insurance is preparing to pilot a number of changes to the way it handles personal injury claims ahead of the anticipated reforms by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).