News
February
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it was looking to develop a confidential matc...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Marsh has appointed Carrick Lambert as managing director of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa f...
Household market to return to profitability in 2008, says report
Household insurers suffered an estimated loss of more than £300m in 2007 due to the severe flooding ...
Broker questions directs' methods
A broker has called for direct insurers and comparison sites to team up with intermediaries to encou...
Kewill launches streamlined communication platform
Kewill has launched a streamlined electronic communication platform for RAC Auto Windscreens (RAC). ...
Group upgrades claims division in a bid to boost service capabilities
The UKU Group has revamped its Nexus claims division with a new e-commerce system and additional pro...
Firm looks to curb identity theft
Support services provider CPP Group is targeting the broker market with its products for identity th...
NetPercent develops iPep
NetPercept has developed iPep, a solution that improves financial website operations. The firm said ...
Markel confirms commitment to ECF initiative
Markel International, in affiliation with the International Underwriting Association, has confirmed ...
Risky business survey findings
Insurance brokers relying on back-up tapes to store and recover their data need on average 19.5 hour...
Square Mile - Diary of a start-up - Stubbornness will get you nowhere
It would be remiss of us not to start off by providing an update on the installation of our 'fit for...
Focus Solutions Group launches focus:360deg
Focus Solutions Group has launched focus:360deg, a whole-office solution for financial services dist...
Sainsbury's Car Insurance Index latest study figures
The average car insurance premium has increased by 5.24% in the past year, according to the latest S...
Arista Insurance launches online trading facility
Arista Insurance has launched an online trading facility to provide brokers with access to its trade...
Brown & Brown confirms details of UK subsidiary
Brown & Brown has confirmed further details regarding its UK subsidiary, Decus Insurance Brokers. Ch...
Axa shuffles division heads
Axa has confirmed that its intermediary division may be subjected to regular re-shuffles, following ...
Oxygen Insurance Brokers opens office in Glasgow
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Glasgow under its UK Corporate Risks practice. The ...
Cunningham Lindsey launches training initiative
Cunningham Lindsey UK has launched evolve, a training initiative that provides employees with online...
Stuart Reid unveils management board for VP
Stuart Reid has unveiled the management board for Venture Preference (VP), following his appointment...
First Title launches online quotation system
First Title Insurance has launched a streamlined commercial online quotation service for its clients...
Young driver claims are biggest risk says NU research
Claims by young drivers are one of the biggest risks for insurance companies, according to research ...
BeatThatQuote.com beats Facebook
BeatThatQuote.com has beaten Facebook to become the UK's fastest growing website, according to a rep...
Fraud fight gains £28m boost
The government has committed more than £28m of new funding to a series of fraud initiatives set to b...
Senior managment roles announced at Willis
Willis Group Holdings has extended the employment agreement with its chairman and chief executive officer, Joseph J. Plumeri. The agreement, which was originally scheduled to expire October 15, 2009, will extend his tenure as leader of Willis through…