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Talisman sets expansion plans in motion
Software house Talisman Consultancy has announced that it will increase its product line in order to...
Independent trial round-up
The fraud trial of former Independent directors Michael Bright, Phillip Condon and Dennis Lomas had ...
Online surfers check out comparison sites
In-house research compiled by Onlyinsurance.com has found that 70% of online surfers check out compa...
Lloyd's set for service reform after quality assurance call
Lloyd's managing agents will be now required to carry out quality assurance (QA) checks before bindi...
NG Insurance Services and PAIB join forces
Broker Network Members NG Insurance Services (NG) and Peter Adams Insurance Brokers (PAIB) have join...
SSP confidence grows despite two high-profile resignations
SSP has emerged from its takeover of rival software provider Sirius with plans to significantly incr...
Insurers left scratching heads over flood plain housing plans
Insurers have reacted with bewilderment to statements made by housing minister Yvette Cooper, who sa...
Budget Group of Companies changes its name
The Budget Group of Companies has changed its name to the BGL Group. The change aims to reflect the ...
Major finance firms agree to change
Major finance firms have agreed to change the way they sell payment protection insurance (PPI) over ...
UK Underwriting launches in-house travel assistance
UK Underwriting has launched an in-house travel assistance unit under the name of Primary Assist. Ba...
OCS Consulting and Alphabet Group form partnership
OCS Consulting and Alphabet Group have formed a strategic partnership designed to be able to deliver...
Appointments
BROKERS - Aon has appointed Peter Dobbs as UK chairman of marine. Leading a team of 110 employees a...
Aggregator confuses the issue with pricing change mailout
Confused.com's proposed change to its pricing structure, which indicated that panel members would ha...
Soundbytes
What is IQE? IQE is an internet quoting engine developed by DUAL Corporate Risks and launched in 20...
Defaqto launches online product quality comparison tool
Research company Defaqto has launched an online product quality comparison tool. The comparison syst...
CCV purchases Worthing-based Crawford Davis
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has purchased Worthing-based Crawford Davis. CCV chief executive Tim J...
Open GI signs deal with Thomas, Carroll
Open GI has signed a four-year deal with Welsh commercial broker Thomas, Carroll to supply systems t...
Mondial UK launches instant online motor insurace product
Mondial UK has launched an instant online motor insurance product with specialist short-term insuran...
Risk perspectives - H&S knowledge is vital for businesses
When it comes to advising clients on their business continuity plans, the advice is simple - prepare...
Arc appointed by Quoteline Direct
Arc Legal Assistance (Arc), the bespoke legal costs insurance provider, has been appointed by Quotel...
Wordings archive designed with whole market in mind
Lloyd's is set to provide all underwriters and brokers with the option of electronic access to model...
St Paul Travelers devises new strategy as risk appetite grows
St Paul Travelers has announced a new UK strategy, which will include adopting a much broader appeti...
Biba warns of increased premiums
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has warned that suggestions from the Transport Sel...
Kiln announces plans to reduce its capacity
Lloyd's insurer Kiln has announced plans to reduce its capacity by 14% next year. The company said i...