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Appointment at insure-shop
John Barnes has been appointed as general manager at insure-shop. Mr Barnes brings more than 15 yea...
What to consider when bringing accounting in-house
Q: I would like to bring my accounting in-house. What software packages are available and will I be...
Employers' Liability - Levels of EL terrorism cover raised by THB
Thompson, Heath & Bond has launched a policy offering higher levels of employer's liability terrori...
Network Insurance Services is forced out of business
Bedfordshire-based broker Network Insurance Services has gone into receivership following an interv...
Fuss-free internet start
Web designer SyndicateFour is offering brokers the chance to get online for £10. The deal gives bro...
General practice
The Financial Services Authority is poised to take a hard line on the sale of private medical insurance but, though further customer education is important, is heavier regulation really the answer? Catherine Nicoll says a regulatory compromise is within…
Ports: exclusion zones
The Joint International Underwriting Association/ Lloyd's War Risks Committee has declared all port...
Just what the doctor ordered
The Chartered Insurance Institute has experienced a radical shake-up under the directorship of Dr Sandy Scott, leading to a more modern and accessible approach. After getting his house in order he suggests brokers to do the same in preparation for…
The path to perfect PI
Companies can avoid dead ends on the long and winding road to acquiring professional indemnity cover by being more proactive and putting risk management systems in place, says Trevor Moss.
McLarens merger
UK loss adjuster McLarens International Group is merging with US-based Maxson Young Associates. The...
Appointment at Equifax
Nigel Halliday, Chris Prior and Murray Raw have all joined the marketing services division of infor...
Chief exec of FM Green wins Overheard of the month
Overheard of the month has to go to Ian Richens, chief executive of FM Green. At the Post Magazine/...
In response to CP 160
Broker Direct has sent a response to the Financial Services Authority's paper CP160 Insurance Selli...
Appointment at Charles Russell
City law firm Charles Russell has recruited Louise Bagnall to its insurance/reinsurance litigation ...
Further delay to Project Blue Mountain
Project Blue Mountain has delayed its next announcement - believed to be the kick-start to its init...
Appointment at Markerstudy Group
Simon Clayton has been appointed chief executive of the recently-acquired ASA Insurance Services. M...
Appointment at Claims Management Group
Claims Management Group has made Philip Grant director of its London market division. He will conti...
Online competition ... Win a compact Nikon camera
To sign up to Professional Broking's mid-month electronic news bulletin and get the chance to win a...
Making allowances for new NI contributions
Q: I understand National Insurance contributions are increasing by 1%, which will add to my salary ...
Insurers agree over new BIBA service standards
Sixteen insurance companies have agreed to sign up to the British Insurance Brokers' Association's ...
Appointment at The Davis Group
Kevin Hancock has been promoted to managing director of The Davis Group. Anthony Gardiner, formerly...
Personal Lines - Bluesure heads back into personal lines after
One-stop-shop insurer Bluesure is planning to relaunch its rolling contract personal lines insurance...
Sufficient checks by insurers should limit FSA involvement
With regards to the article 'FSA stance not altered after Preston' (PB March, p5), I do not think t...
Folgate doubles expected growth
Three acquisitions worth a total of £550m premium could take the Folgate Partnership's premium inco...