Management
Knowles leaves CII
The CII Group has announced the departure of Peter Knowles, market director for general insurance, who is leaving the professional body to start a new online broking venture.
Ignition lends a hand in TCF compliance rush
Ignition NBS - which specialises in marketing and business development for small to medium-sized brokers - has launched an package of services to help brokers meet the Financial Services Authority’s deadline for Treating Customers Fairly (TCF).
CII and Searchlight offer new broker training
CII and Searchlight Insurance Training have signed an agreement to join forces in providing online and face-to-face training for the general insurance market to offer a complete one-stop service for all broker training needs.
Kiln debate predicts shortage of loss adjusters
Insurance market professionals estimate that within ten years there will be a serious shortage of loss adjusters worldwide if the industry does not act soon according to a debate hosted by Kiln.
Peter Hubbard takes on role of vice president at CII
The CII Group has elected its new line-up of officers for the 2008-2009 Institute year at the Annual General Meeting.
Companies urged to protect bottom line with risk management
Workplace injury and illness is wreaking enormous harm in British industry and millions of people are counting the cost, according to risk broker, Alliance Corporate Risk Management.
Business should not underestimate employee power says CII
As the UK economy goes through a period of turmoil and painful readjustment, retaining and developing experienced and competent staff is crucial for the long-term survival of firms, says outgoing CII president Lord Hunt of Wirral. Lord Hunt also…
Kwik Fit Insurance joins comparethemarket.com panel
Comparethemarket.com has added Kwik Fit Insurance to its panel.
Searchlight launches consultancy arm
Insurance training provider Searchlight Insurance Training has launched a dedicated consulting arm headed by associate director Sue Buck. The new operation will specialise in human resources (HR) and training and competence (T&C) consulting for firms…
CII Group back financial capability action plan
The CII Group has reacted to the joint Treasury and FSA statement on a financial capability action plan by saying a coordinated national strategy on financial capability is essential, with financial advice being offered be face-to-face wherever possible,…
Confused.com expands home cover choice
Confused.com has added E-home, an internet-only brand, to its list of insurers for home cover.
Ace appoints UK regions development manager
Ace Europe has appointed Ian Fox as development manager for the UK Regions.
Managing to learn
Peter Knowles gives the Chartered Insurance Institute's take on how managers of small brokers can improve their soft skills
Management skills - Back to school
The industry skills shortage is well documented. Liz Booth looks at how broker managers might gain a degree in management to keep themselves ahead of the pack
Appointment at McLarens Young International
McLarens Young International has recruited Catherine Champkins as an executive adjuster within its c...
Biba targets financial crime
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) is to launch a guide on the prevention of financia...
Broker forum - www.insuranceage.com
Technology, more specifically making the most of your web presence, was high on the agenda for poste...
Rich pickings
As a risk and evaluation adviser specialising in the high-net-worth sector, Martin Friel asks Andrew Cheney about his dealings with the 'weird and wonderful' world of the rich and famous
It's time to shop around ..
This month, we headed south of the Thames to look for home-contents insurance - but why would I need a broker for that? Well, my partner works from home and the internet cannot answer my questions. So, will these brokers be able to advise me why I need…
June
Esure founder and chairman Peter Wood is understood to have delayed any decision to exit the company...
Poll results
Do you believe composite insurers will stand up to the commission demands of large brokers as some h...
TIW launches placing solution
The Insurance Workplace (TIW) has launched a placing solution it claimed would bridge the gap betwee...
Westfield Health launches bespoke cash-plan quote engine for employers
Westfield Health has launched a quote engine for brokers that will assist companies in constructing ...
Risk perspectives - Age can be a matter of concern
Steve Palmer is motor operations manager at Norwich Union Risk Services