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FSA raising authorisation awareness through summer campaign
The Financial Services Authority will launch a publicity campaign this summer to increase awareness...
What are the alternatives?
There are many variations on the HR theme for companies without the means to develop a human resources department. With changes to legislation and an increasing number of cases being taken to tribunal, Gill King says companies must sit up and take notice…
Goodhealth relaunch
Health insurance provider Goodhealth Worldwide has relaunched its international healthcare plan wit...
Appointment at Crawford & Company.
Crawford & Company has appointed David Blackburn as quality assurance manager for the Central Europe...
A change of gear
The broker market seems to be coming of age, with the high-flyers of the 1970s approaching retirement. This does not mean the market is heading for a fall, however, so long as it moves with the times, says Jennifer Weller.
Troubled by the protection of a chain reaction
Q: As we have a limited number of agencies, we tend to use other brokers for difficult risks. With recent queries concerning 'chains' how should I protect myself and my clients?
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has appointed Neil Evans as corporate manager of crisis management. Mr Evans joined ...
GISC regulation position
Brokers that are members of the General Insurance Standards Council will be in a good position to a...
Appointment at Euler Trade Indemnity.
Euler Trade Indemnity has made Phil Mercer head of operations and Phil Simmons head of commercial un...
Make sure BI policies match up
My company was recently appointed on a claim where the business interruption cover had been placed ...
New networks launched
Four new broker networks are on the cards, with Broker Direct, Hill House Hammond, the Broker Netwo...
Underwriter downgraded
The Underwriter Insurance Company has been downgraded to BBB+ from A- by international rating agenc...
Bartlett Group buys Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers.
Leeds-based broker The Bartlett Group has acquired local competitors Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers. ...
Appointment at BDB.
Peter Goff has joined the board of BDB and Matteo-Maria Giuliani has been promoted to associate dire...
The catch of the day
If the usual approach to assessing loss is proving unpalatable, it could be worth trying a loss adjuster. Michael Burnett offers a taste of the loss adjusting options.
BIBA 2003
CONFERENCE TIMETABLE. Wednesday 21 May 18:00-20:00 - Opening reception for all delegates and ...
Three Beddis Hobbs directors get 30% share of the business
Peter Beddis, chief executive officer of Beddis Hobbs, is selling 30% of the brokerage to three of ...
NIG offers marketing support to brokers
NIG has launched a lead generation guide, providing marketing support for brokers. The guide of...
Group benefits of individual actions
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Hamish Ritchie has a no-nonsense approach to insurance. The industry is in it together, he tells Diane Smyth, so brokers and insurers should take some responsibility for their own practices and not rely…
CUE PI launches
The battle against fraud has moved up a gear with the Claims and Underwriting Personal Injury Datab...
Jones urges insurers not to give in over speculative claims
Nicolle Farthing and Diane Smyth report from the Association of British Insurers conference, London, 10 April.
Increased red tape is destroying small business, warns Michael
Small businesses are being smothered by red tape under the Labour government, claimed shadow chancel...
Ringing the changes
The emergence of broker networks, call centres and impending Financial Services Authority regulation has changed the tone of the broker market, leading some to speak of its demise. However, brokers are determined to hang on, says Nicolle Farthing.
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill.
Paul Messer has been appointed manager, commercial property at Allianz Cornhill. Jason Potter is the...