Insurer
Friends in high places.
The insurance industry could be forgiven for thinking that it is crossing the politicians' paths far...
Bruce Stevenson buys four in five years
Edinburgh insurance broker, Bruce Stevenson, is on track to secure £10m in premium turnover this year...
Back to the future.
Ken Wallace talks to Alex Broad about Norwich Union's determination to make better use of the internet and to provide a more efficient service for brokers through online development.
Insurers agree to a system of fines.
Three major insurers have agreed to pay a penalty if they fall down in their service to a Folkestone...
Insurers support schools.
Norwich Union, Groupama and Ace have been selected to provide insurance cover for Best, a supply tea...
New Axa CEO sets up strategy review.
Axa's new chief executive, Peter Hubbard, has initiated a major review of the company's business str...
Derek Eastwood retires.
Derek Eastwood, owner of Derek Eastwood (Insurance Brokers), has retired. He has sold his Sheffield-...
Hill House Hammond acquires five brokers
High street broker Hill House Hammond has completed the acquisition of a further five high street ins...
Giles cracks open its war chest
Giles Insurance Brokers has borrowed £3m from the Clydesdale Bank to finance its growth strategy. T...
Holiday cover for winter.
Brokers must remind holiday makers to get cover for wintersports breaks, says travel insurer Primary...
Medical Malpractice - St Paul announces departure from medical
US insurer St Paul is to exit the UK medical malpractice market, only two years after announcing its...
Spot the difference.
The saga of NU Direct continues. Is this the biggest difference yet? NU Direct - £830.00, NU off ...
Lark buys Investec Insurance
Lark Insurance Brokers has bought Investec Insurance in a deal which includes a general insurance bro...
Lloyd's: estimate increases.
Lloyd's has increased its estimate of net losses relating to the World Trade Center by 45% to £1.9bn...
A good year for Christmas presents in Edenbridge.
Overheard predicts a good year for Christmas presents in Edenbridge - wherein lies the former headqu...
Appointment at Winchester White.
Independent management consultancy Winchester White has appointed Chris Jackson as managing consulta...
Appointment at Exeter Friendly.
Exeter Friendly has made two senior appointments. Neil Armitage is the group marketing director and ...
Appointment at Marsh.
Mark Nevitt is head of office for Marsh. He assumes responsibility for the UK corporate client pract...
276% motor variations.
Motor insurance premiums can vary by as much as 276% across the country, according to a survey by AA...
Axa confirms replacement.
Axa Insurance has confirmed Peter Hubbard has replaced Andy Homer as chief executive as of 1 Decembe...
Appointment at Mondial Assistance.
Mondial Assistance has appointed Roman Bryl to its travel division business development team. He mov...
Direct Choice set for rapid expansion
Independent intermediary Direct Choice will be creating 200 new jobs over the next three years. The...
Giles reveals future ambitions as it arranges flotation.
Irvine-based Giles Insurance Brokers is preparing to float in 2004. The company recorded a 24% incr...
Appointment at Groupama.
Paul Gladwin has been recruited by Groupama as high net worth underwriting manager. Bringing 20 year...