E-Trading
Record insurance reserve releases protect UK motor insurance profitability
Deloitte’s analysis of Financial Services Authority (FSA) returns has found that in 2006 motor insurers had a net operating ratio of 101.4%, the sixth year of clear operating profit. However, the headline results mask a significant downturn in underlying…
AGM to soothe Open fears
The chief executives of Towergate and Open International attended the Open User Group annual general...
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Looking after the finer things
In a vibrant fine art market, Charles Dupplin, chairman of the art and private client division at Hiscox, finds soaring values are leaving many collectors underinsured
Direct adopts Optilead
Optilead's enquiry conversion software has been adopted by Direct Choice. The system gives brokers a...
Ri3k simplifies pricing
Software house Ri3k has simplified its pricing structures. The standard service will cost £50 per bo...
SSP expands brokers' Key Choice options
At a time when broker networks are becoming increasingly en vogue, two more insurers have joined the...
UK farming: a changing environment
Crop insurance
Iprism's two network deals
Broker groups UKGI and 1 Answer Network have signed up to iprism. The 20-strong 1 Answer Network, wi...
Broker Network Conference - Brokers warned over price drop
Brokers considering selling their businesses have been warned that the exceptional earnings multiple...
Kewill to deliver
Kewill will deliver a new streamlined electronic communication platform to insurer MMA. Hosted and m...
Abbey Protection will use flotation funds
Abbey Protection has confirmed it will use the funds raised from its planned flotation to make a ser...
Firm broadens motor offering
Broker Assistance has revealed plans to target the commercial broking sector with the launch of a ra...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Adrian Willmott has joined Marsh as sales leader for its national business in the south of England. ...
Brokers should shake up the service arena
I write in response to the feature 'All for show?' (Insurance Age, November, pp29-30). Brokers are b...
QuoteRack to boost functionality of niche lead-generating service
Online insurance provider QuoteRack has revealed plans to add a broker-to-broker service to its nich...
Market analyst encourages sites to introduce product comparisons
Aggregator sites should introduce customer service comparisons, similar to travel review website Tri...
Insurance website launched
An insurance website has launched with the aim of becoming one of the top personal lines insurers by...
Iprism boosts broker penetration
Iprism has boosted its penetration into broker distribution via Europa's network of 1,500 brokers. B...
Coulis web-based launch
IT software development house Coublis has launched a web-based claims supply chain management applic...
Uninsured vehicles seized
Law-breaking motorists are feeling the heat, as record numbers of uninsured vehicles are being seize...
Citybond acquires book of business
Citybond Suretravel has acquired Aon's wholesale travel insurance book of business. Citybond will co...
Provider to cover complex commercial risks
Solutions provider Clear Technology has revealed plans to create an online solution for complex comm...