E-Trading
Hello and welcome to the latest instalment of PB's new weblog, PB Week.
Each week we'll highlight the items that have caught our discerning eye to bring you the latest in city parties, office gossip and market rumours. This week Charlie Thomas, reporter at Professional Broking, keeps you up-to-date.
Ecclesiastical signs up for climate change partnership
Gloucester-based Ecclesiastical has become the first insurance company to make a financial commitment to one of the UK’s 10 regional Climate Change Impact Partnerships, bodies set up to advise the public and private sector about how to adapt to the…
Drakefield launches new travel insurance aggregator site
Travel Insurance giant Drakefield Insurance Services has launched a new aggregator site, whichpolicy.co.uk, backed by a two-week TV campaign.
Central Insurance Launches Risk Management Newsletter
Scottish insurance broker, Central Insurance Services, has launched a newsletter which is targeted at clients and other groups, including risk management specialists, company managers and professional bodies.
Markel open to trade all new claims electronically
Markel International has confirmed that it is now ready to accept any new claim that is in-scope through the electronic claims file (ECF) system.
Lockton agrees move to landmark City site
Lockton has announced that it has agreed to a 20-year lease to move into a new European Headquarters at UK property developer Minerva’s St Botolphs site.
MIB winning war against uninsured driving
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has announced the latest results of its campaign against uninsured driving.
Provider churn could disrupt pet insurance market, says Defaqto
In its new report into the Pet Insurance Market, Defaqto revealed that the rate of provider churn could have a detrimental effect on the market unless adequate arrangements are put in place to protect existing policyholders.
Appointment at Fortis
Steven Ward has joined Fortis as head of pricing. The firm has also recruited Helen Pickford as fina...
The year ahead - Software houses' internet emphasis for 2008
Charlie Thomas looks at what is on the agenda for the industry's software houses in 2008
Appointment at Dual International
Paul Ferris has joined Dual International as its chief operating officer. Ferris arrives from Howden...
The new Lime minister
Brendan McManus
Catering for all needs
Restaurants
Appointment at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers
John Hurrell has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Insurance and Risk Mana...
Lloyd's proves attractive for new ventures despite industry concern
The concentration of broking distribution in Lloyd's inspired the launch of seven new syndicates in ...
APC secures unique Lloyd's deal in bid to increase capacity limits
APC has been given authority to underwrite UK small to medium-sized enterprise business up to £10m i...
Mapping out a market
Legal expenses insurance
Legal Services Act could spur firms to work to a new tune
A set of government reforms could radically shake up the dynamics of the entire insurance industry, ...
John Hurrell appointed CEO of the AIRM
John Hurrell, currently head of Marsh Risk Consultancy, has been appointed CEO of the Association of...
Solution aims to improve service
EG Solutions is targeting the UK broker and insurer market with its new integrated call centre solut...
UK insurers' reserve releases not sustainable, says Deloitte
Deloitte's analysis of Financial Services Authority (FSA) returns has found that motor insurers had ...
Up in smoke
What exactly is fire safety engineering, and how does it fit into the world of insurance? Martin Friel discovers how this discipline is redefining the way that the industry deals with fire risk management
Down the drain
Whether on a construction site, or in a commercial or residential property, escape of water was - until recently - drowned out by the insurance industry's preoccupation with fire. However, Sarah Hills highlights how teamwork may be able to pull the plug…
Smooth operator
Whether brokers like it or not, technology has become the backbone of the insurance industry, and software providers have stepped up their efforts in a bid to highlight their knowledge of the insurance chain. Michelle Worvell speaks to David Rasche about…