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What are the basic aims of Ultima? By supporting all insurance and policy administration, backed up...
Online system launched by Aascent
An online system designed to allow brokers to input and get approval for a premium finance deal with...
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BROKERS - Ian Martin, executive chairman, Heath Lambert Group has retired to coincide with his 70th...
Experian launches new data solution
Experian, the global information solutions company, has announced the launch of a new data solution ...
The ABI and the MIB announce proposals
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) announced proposals fo...
Zurich moves into no-frills motor market
Zurich has moved to reassure brokers that its recent affinity tie-up with easyMoney, to provide a no...
One in five law firms axed their brokers last year
Almost one in five of the top-100 UK law firms by revenue have sacked their insurance broker over th...
Motorists advised to check renewal dates
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has advised motorists to check their motor insurance rene...
Appointment at DAS
DAS has appointed Victoria Scott as head of claims and assistance. Formerly claims manager, she will...
Appointment at Firebond
Liam Jolly has joined Firebond's Cambridge office as account executive where he is responsible for m...
Professional Broking online poll and results
March online poll question: Will the raft of new entrants into the motor market bring about further ...
FSA dishes out first authorisation refusal
The Financial Services and Markets Tribunal has, for the first time, refused to authorise both a fir...
BIBA discards commission fears
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has rejected claims that intermediaries are likely to giv...
Appointment at Multiassistance
James Grant has been appointed managing director of Multiassistance. He joined Multiassistance from ...
Appointment at Alliance
Alliance has appointed a new account handler, Dan Brown, to its Bury St Edmunds office. His role wil...
Lloyd's increases pressure on FSA regarding disclosure
Lloyd's will continue to argue for the mandatory disclosure of commissions and has the backing of se...
Appointment at Footman James
Footman James has appointed Paul Matthews as managing director. He assumes responsibility for the bu...
Jelf expands with financial planning acquisition
The Jelf Group has announced the acquisition of Wells-based financial planning advisers A Wills and ...
Finsure electronic premium finance deal with Misys
NIG-owned premium finance provider Finsure has joined forces with Misys to develop its first fully i...
Pavilion places 9m shares
Pavilion Insurance Network has placed almost 9.1 million ordinary shares of 1p each at 5.5p per shar...
Growth down to 9% for independents
Cornell Consulting's annual review of distribution in the UK commercial market estimates that growth...
PB/Firebond Classic update
Plans for Professional Broking's classic-car run to France are taking shape with the event now sched...
Appointment at Heath Lambert Insurance Services
Heath Lambert Insurance Services has appointed Nick Dunn as divisional director of business developm...
Environmental risks could prove greatest threat to company profits
Company directors face hefty fines and possible prison sentences due to a lack of protection against...