E-Trading
Grain price increases leave farmers at risk
Farmers are being warned to check their crops insurance amid fears that recent increases in grain prices may leave them without enough cover.
Fortis moves into digital channel
Fortis has announced the acquisition of a majority share in InsureTECH Systems Limited, an internet software development company focusing on web aggregator technology for the insurance market.
RSA hits out at Government flood plans
Royal & SunAlliance (RSA) has expressed disappointment at the Government’s response to the industry’s call for improved flood defence funding.
ABI targets low income households
A new report published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Access for All: extending the reach of insurance, has found that 35% of people in the lowest-income households (less than £10,000 per year) have no insurance at all and that they also…
Howden expands into general liability
Howden has announced that it is building a team to further enhance its capabilities in general liability products including employers’ liability, public liability, product recall, product guarantee, and environmental and pollution liability.
Self insurance provision opened up
Oxygen Insurance Brokers and Close Wealth Management Group (CWMG), have the launch of a self insurance facility for UK businesses and professional practices, enabling them to reduce their insurance premiums.
Hyperion re-brands reinsurance operation
Hyperion has announced that its reinsurance broking operation, J K Buckenham (JKB), will adopt the Howden brand with immediate effect subject to the approval of the Financial Services Authority.
Sainsbury’s offers 'massive' discount on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, with a further 10% discount if customers buy online.
Capita and Bankhall join forces to create unique advisor platform
IFA support services organisation, Bankhall and independent platform provider, Capita Enabler, have launched a service for Bankhall members.
Ri3k unveils third system for Lloyd's
Following the release of IBM's broker-insurer messaging service at Lloyd's, RI3K has teamed up with ...
Carbon neutral call centres
Callstream has called for more brokers to prove their green credentials and allow call centre employ...
Open GI broker clinics
Nationwide product clinics are being hosted by Open GI this month in an attempt to help brokers make...
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Biba launches medical malpractice scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a medical malpractice scheme for its members...
Direct goes commercial
Three new commercial insurance policies have been announced by traditional personal lines insurer Di...
Climate change risk is being ignored by boardrooms
Businesses must realise that climate change is certain and prepare for effective risk management of ...
MySpace or yours?
Q. How do we introduce and enforce a policy preventing staff from using the internet, e-mail and phone calls for personal use?
Towergate eyes commercial EDI
Towergate is eager to develop the opportunities in commercial electronic data interchange following ...
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Oxygen partners Guernsey-based insurer in bid for SME business
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has teamed up with a Guernsey-based insurer, in a bid to offer a captive in...
Comparethemarket.com has partnered ..
Comparethemarket.com has partnered with knowyourmoney.co.uk, a price comparison website offering gui...
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Many would agree that one of the beauties of retirement is the promise that one can enjoy a glass or...
Lorega to focus growth plans
Lorega has revealed that it intends to significantly expand in the UK, with the introduction of a ne...
User frustration cited as a growing problem with aggregator websites
Aggregators should introduce user feedback to their comparison sites as customers are becoming incre...