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Falling trend in homem insurance premiums
The falling trend in home insurance premiums has come to an abrupt end, blamed on a sharp increase i...
Lloyd's to start its graduate programme
Lloyd's will start its graduate programme in September 2008, with the first group of 10 graduates to...
Acturis on target despite soft market
Acturis has doubled its pre-tax profit and seen its user base increase by 60% through organic growth...
Firm promotes use of ECM tool
Brokers need to place more emphasis on creating greater efficiencies in their business processes and...
Concerned about the consolidation?
Are you concerned about the consolidation that is taking place in the broker software market? Yes 3...
Aviva sets out £350m savings plan
Aviva has announced that additional job losses will be necessary as part of its drive for greater fi...
Select & Protect launches Trading Square
Select & Protect has launched Trading Square, a trading platform for partners wishing to brand the f...
Software firm reveals re-brand
Corpora Software has revealed a new corporate identity and re-launched its software offering to the ...
CSC set to introduce new software to kitbag
CSC is set to introduce a new, web-enabled piece of analytical software into its claims management k...
RI3K completes its new message service
RI3K has completed its new message service for the insurance and reinsurance industry. The RI3K Mess...
Importance of improving flood defences
The government has failed to grasp the importance of improving the UK's flood defences, according to...
Hamilton Leigh announces the passing away of Sue Grange
Hamilton Leigh is sad to announce the passing away of Sue Grange, a long standing and highly regarde...
Cobra sets out regional growth plan following UKI acquisition
Cobra said its acquisition of UKI (UK & Ireland) and its subsidiary, UK & Ireland Insurance Services...
Evolution Legal expands its range
Evolution Legal has expanded its range of accident management claims services, with the provision of...
Biba launches guide
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched a guide aimed at assisting its member...
Fortis acquires majority share in InsureTECH Systems
Fortis has acquired a majority share in InsureTECH Systems, an internet software development company...
Planned PPI compensation claims ‘should help weed out mis-sellers’, says Ceta
Planned compensation claims by up to 70,000 consumers, who believe they were sold inappropriate or overpriced payment protect insurance (PPI), is good news if it helps to rid the market of those responsible for mis-selling, according to Ceta.
ClaimWatch moves into the insurance sector
ClaimWatch has stated a promotion of its web-based ClaimWatch® package into the insurance sector.
Oval acquires healthcare specialist
National insurance broking and financial services company Oval has acquired Bristol and Lancashire based company UMS (United Medical Services).
TL Risk Solutions achieves chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title to TL Risk Solutions (TLRS), a provider of risk management, healthcare and insurance advice to business and private individuals across the UK.
Chubb Insurance expands motor cover into Ireland
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has expanded its motor insurance cover into The Republic of Ireland, launching its unique Masterpiece Motor Policy. Chubb has offered specialist home and travel cover in the Republic of Ireland since 1998, but has now…
Superyacht broking business moves to Oxygen
Oxygen Insurance Brokers (Oxygen), the Lloyd’s broker, has formed a new specialist team in partnership with CRS yachts (CRS yachts), an insurance broking team servicing the superyacht industry.
Groupama Insurances adds to sales proposition
Groupama Insurances has made a range of enhancements to its group and individual personal accident cover to provide brokers and intermediaries with an additional sales proposition.
Scrutton Bland join the Willis Commercial Network
The Willis Commercial Network (WCN) continues to strengthen its position in the UK with the addition of a new member, Scrutton Bland. The WCN is the partnership of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, with over 75 local,…