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Dedication's what you need.
UK adjusters, often using dedicated teams, are reliant on brokers' input when an insured makes a major claim, says David Fanning.
Banging the corporate drum.
It's that time of year when everybody in the insurance industry takes to the road and bangs the corp...
Exclusive - Northern Star jobs go as bosses quit following Fortis
Northern Star's managing director, Les Jackson, has quit the company along with its marketing manage...
WPA ups PMI stakes.
Western Provident Association is aiming to corner the private medical insurance market with its new ...
Crime and punishment.
Some underwriters used to take a tough moral stance on convicted drivers. Andrew Newman says the market is now very different.
Doing the books.
While figure-work might seem a little staid, accountants face a wide range of risks. Simon Threadgold looks at the every expanding market for accountants' professional indemnity.
Iron Trades hammers out its fifth trade-specific policy.
Iron Trades has launched a package policy for the metal and machinery industry - its fifth trade-spe...
Country life.
Farmers are having a hard time of it at the moment. Brokers that can win over their confidence and find them better and, where possible, cheaper cover, will be onto a winner, says David Murray Wells.
Eastgate's e-business standing raised by Consumer Direct.
Eastgate is teaming up with computer services group Cap Gemini to launch a new e-commerce facility f...
MBOs at Brockbank.
The Brockbank Group has signed agreements for management buy-outs of its two motor insurance busines...
Terry Wellard.
Would a code of practice to regulate wholesale brokers be the best way to protect the introducer's business?
Home comforts.
Lloyd's syndicates are now offering brokers and intermediaries a wide range of household, holiday home, travel and personal accident policies. Andrew Newman reports.
Two alliances expand operations.
The Broker Alliance has recruited Hull-based Rixon Matthews Appleyard as its sixth member following ...
NIG Skandia produces broker guide to help plant inspection.
In a bid to help brokers in their handling of engineering inspection business, NIG Skandia has produ...
CGU gets tough on crime
CGU Insurance has joined forces with the National Neighbourhood Watch Association in a bid to provide...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson Corporate Risks.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Corporate Risks has appointed Alan Percival (above) to the position of region...
RSA service centre.
Royal & SunAlliance has launched a new broker service centre for businesses with turnovers of up to ...
Lessons from the early days.
David Worsfold seems to have the advantage of having seen the ABI Claims Code in embryo (PB, August ...
Appointment at Aon Risk Services.
Aon Risk Services has made two key financial appointments. Latif Sayani has joined as chief financia...
Sampo takes charge of Colonia Baltica's non-marine portfolio.
Sampo Industrial Insurance NV has acquired the renewal rights to Colonia Baltica's UK non-marine bus...
Intermediary seeks insurer support for motor safety device.
A Lancaster-based intermediary is seeking insurer partners to endorse a new vehicle safety device wh...
A different perspective.
The property owners market used to be dominated by direct sales. However, Simon Threadgold says brokers are now taking control.
GroupamaGAN moves on integration
GroupamaGAN has unveiled the next phase of its programme to integrate the operations of GAN and Lomba...
Insurance bosses expect to recruit
Job prospects in the insurance industry are approaching a 10-year high, according to Manpower's lates...