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Majority seek broker recommendations when buying PMI, according to study
A recent survey by specialist healthcare insurer National Friendly has found that word of mouth is proving most effective in securing new private medical insurance (PMI) business for brokers
PB Week: Thinking about the election
Last week, dear reader(s) I brought to you the furore surrounding the compulsory dog insurance proposal from the government, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter at PB.
FSA plans to hire 460 staff to boost supervision and implement Solvency 2
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its business plan setting out its priorities for 2010/11.
Chaucer appoints production head
Chaucer Holdings has announced the appointment of Andrew Voke to the newly created role of head of production for Syndicate 1084 with immediate effect.
Government in dog insurance law u-turn
The Government has made a u-turn on plans to force all dog owners in England and Wales to insure against their pets attacking someone.
Amii and the CII launch new exam in Healthcare Insurance Products
The bodies are set to unveil the syllabus and discuss the market in general at Amii's AGM
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist private medical insurance (PMI) provider Exeter Friendly has launched a new online broker portal together with sister brand income protection (IP) business Pioneer.
Liberty establishes permanent Birmingham presence in further regional push
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) is expanding its regional operations into Birmingham with the appointment of Dave Canning as regional senior underwriter
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Boiler room master list discovered
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and City of London Police (CoLP) have contacted 1,000 people across the UK to warn them that their personal details are on a 'master list' being used by fraudsters to sell them worthless shares.
Capita fraud director moves to Questgates
QuestGates has announced that John Freeman has been appointed counter fraud director
Former NIG business development chief joins Brit
Brit Insurance has appointed Vivek Banga to the position of UK distribution leader.
IOR releases second installment of risk management guidance
The Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) has published the second sound practice guidance paper in its new series on the topic of Risk Control Self Assessment.
Plum unveils aggressive growth plans
Non-standard household specialist Plum Underwriting has announced its intention to accelerate the growth of the business over the next two years.
Chile earthquake insured losses could reach $8bn
Chile earthquake set to become most expensive insured event ever to hit Latin America with estimated losses of up to $8bn, claims Cooper Gay.
FSA unveils intensive consumer protection strategy
Hector Sants, CEO of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has outlined the watchdog's new consumer protection strategy.
Unite announces British Airways strike dates
BA cabin crew set to strike
Home and Legacy chooses Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice Network.
Secure Underwriting expands online offering
Secure Underwriting has joined forces with Aviva to launch a new online quote and buy product for engineering and computer and inspection cover.
SBJ Global Risks rebrands as Lonmar Global Risks
SBJ Global Risks has rebranded as Lonmar Global Risks following the company's management buyout from Axa six months ago.
Aviva launches claims guides
Aviva has launched a series of online guides aimed at providing brokers with more details about the claims process which they can use to help customers understand the process.
Cunningham Lindsey raids Zurich for liability fraud chief
Cunningham Lindsey appoints fraud manager in its liability services division following concerns that fraudsters are focusing on employers' liability (EL) public liability (PL) claims.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
If you missed yesterday's live Post webinar debating the recently launched Aldermanbury Declaration it is now available for viewing on-demand.
PB Week: It’s a dog’s life, but who pays the insurance?
According to the Government a dog is not just for Christmas, it is should be for Lloyd’s too, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter at PB.