E-Trading
State of the art
The contemporary art market is a profitable area for the insurance industry and, with an increasing number of private collectors from across the globe seeking the latest work, Philip Austin discusses how providing high-net-worth cover has never been more…
Soundbytes - Ray Vincent, managing director, Transactor Global Solutions
What is Transactor? Transactor is a front and back-office software solution for the broking sector ...
Life's often full of surprises
Life with Towergate is never dull. Apart from the inexorable purchase of brokers, it never stops mak...
NIG report encourages insurers to work together
A report issued by NIG is encouraging insurers and the business community to work together to make m...
London Market warned over ECF compliance after take up troubles
The London Market has missed its 60% third-quarter target for usage of electronic claims files (ECF)...
CETA launches product comparison feature
CETA has launched a product comparison feature that will allow brokers to compare quotes on commerci...
QBE Ireland launched
QBE is launching QBE Ireland, following the integration and rebranding of its three Irish primary in...
Falling trend in homem insurance premiums
The falling trend in home insurance premiums has come to an abrupt end, blamed on a sharp increase i...
Firm promotes use of ECM tool
Brokers need to place more emphasis on creating greater efficiencies in their business processes and...
Walk this way
Premium finance companies are encouraging the broking sector to look into the future and visualise the benefits of using their services, but how can brokers move with the times and better utilise the skills that providers have to offer, asks Liz Booth
Select & Protect launches Trading Square
Select & Protect has launched Trading Square, a trading platform for partners wishing to brand the f...
RI3K completes its new message service
RI3K has completed its new message service for the insurance and reinsurance industry. The RI3K Mess...
Making a splash
With brokers continually looking for new business, Sarah Hills discusses the benefits of taking on add-on insurance in order to generate income
Importance of improving flood defences
The government has failed to grasp the importance of improving the UK's flood defences, according to...
Evolution Legal expands its range
Evolution Legal has expanded its range of accident management claims services, with the provision of...
Fortis acquires majority share in InsureTECH Systems
Fortis has acquired a majority share in InsureTECH Systems, an internet software development company...
Planned PPI compensation claims ‘should help weed out mis-sellers’, says Ceta
Planned compensation claims by up to 70,000 consumers, who believe they were sold inappropriate or overpriced payment protect insurance (PPI), is good news if it helps to rid the market of those responsible for mis-selling, according to Ceta.
ClaimWatch moves into the insurance sector
ClaimWatch has stated a promotion of its web-based ClaimWatch® package into the insurance sector.
Groupama Insurances adds to sales proposition
Groupama Insurances has made a range of enhancements to its group and individual personal accident cover to provide brokers and intermediaries with an additional sales proposition.
Crawford & Company UK relocates in Cardiff
Crawford & Company UK is relocating, within Cardiff, to a new office from 1 November 2007.
Claims deluge: water damage continues to makes waves
28% of residential and commercial property claims are the result of water escape, according to statistics for January to September issued by Lockton’s Real Estate & Construction division. Storms have also proved a problem area, accounting for 23%of…
Somerville to merge Oak and Plum underwriting agencies
Somerville Holdings has announced its intention to merge its Oak Underwriting and Plum underwriting operations early in the New Year, subject to regulatory approval.
iprism and Gocompare combine in SME offering
Iprism has launched its white label service and announced its first client is insurance comparison website, Gocompare.com.
Smart and Cook create bespoke football package
Smart and Cook has joined up with Wigan Athletic to create a bespoke package of insurance services for fans. The deal with Wigan has been signed on a three year arrangement.