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Risk management on the rise among SMEs
The fast-rising costs for energy and rent, followed closely by business taxation, are the top two bu...
Treasury travel agents review gains pace as complaints rise
The Treasury's review of whether travel agents should be regulated by the Financial Services Authori...
Government review calls for FSA changes
A review conducted by QC Lord Davidson for Chancellor Gordon Brown has said the Financial Services A...
Camberford Law upgrades website
All of Camberford Law's specialist commercial scheme is now on-line. Quotations for commercial risks...
PB forges Parliamentary Connections
In an extension of Professional Broking's Parliament column, readers can now engage with the world o...
Broker managers gain prominence in 2007 composite reshuffle
Two of the largest carriers in the UK are busy restructuring their businesses for 2007 as the soft m...
Lucas Fettes receives Lloyd's accreditation
London-based Lucas Fettes has received provisional accreditation as a Lloyd's broker. David Lee, dir...
Speculation at fever pitch over Carole Nash's future
Since Carole Nash signalled her intentions to sell her business of the same name in August, by calli...
White promoted at BIBA
The British Insurance Brokers Association has promoted Steve White, head of regulation and complianc...
Appointment at Navigators and General
Navigators and General has appointed Simon Tonks as development manager. Tonks, currently marine und...
Insurecom revamp ramps up rivalry in the technology market
Brighton-based software provider Insurecom has developed a range of products tailored for different ...
Appointment at Motor Vehicle Repairers Association
The Motor Vehicle Repairers Association has appointed a new business development manager. Jason McSo...
RSA Q3 results suffer in soft market
Royal & SunAlliance's third quarter results revealed its net written premium between January and Sep...
Appointment at Thompson Heath and Bond
Joe Hantson has joined Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath and Bond as broking manager of the company's mo...
Fortis reaches five million customer mark
Insurer Fortis has increased its UK gross written premium by 15%, compared to the same time last yea...
Carole Nash launches online quote facilities
Motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash has launched an online quote system for motorcyclists. T...
Appointment at Premium Credit
Premium Credit has announced three new appointments to its nationwide sales management team. David H...
Appointment at Towers Perrin
Steve Taylor-Gooby has been appointed managing director for Towers Perrin's Tillinghast business. As...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has appointed Clive James as group managing director of Aon Insurance Managers Global, the capti...
AIG revamps accident cover
Insurer AIG Europe (UK) has changed its product Lifeline Plus for the group personal accident and tr...
Clear joins Brokerbility following acquisition
The fast-growing Brokerbility Group has expanded its operations into the south of England with the a...
Appointment at NIG
NIG has appointed Mike Allison as branch manager of the NIG Reading office. Allison will have overal...
Target 100 targeting brokers with health and safety offering
Business Safety Systems is hoping to further increase its penetration into the broker market with it...
Seven 'fraudsters' are sent to court after IFB and police sting
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has carried out a sting against a criminal gang alleged to be carrying ou...