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Curtail third party losses
As the law has become less clear over the issue of third party liability, accountants have become more concerned.
How does the land lie with regards to the DOC extension?
Q: Is the Driving Other Cars extension really worth it in the long run?
Protect your identity with Chubb offering
High net worth clients can now get cover for identity fraud through Chubb Insurance's Masterpiece p...
Downgrades set to outnumber upgrades at beginning of 2003, rating
The year 2003 is set to be another tough one for insurers, according to Chris Waterman, director at ...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has appointed Colin Bryan as chairman of its reinsurance business in the UK....
Axa is live but Stargate must still attract more
AXA has gone live with two interactive systems linking directly into its extranet, BusinessRisk.com...
Thomas Winter: new policy
A low cost household insurance policy for tenants of housing associations and local authorities has...
Insurers to set own terrorism rates from 1 January 2003
Commercial property clients face hefty price increases for terrorism insurance from 1 January 2003....
Matthews advises early mediation
The approach of the UK courts, government and the European Union means that mediation must be attem...
Appointment at Total Objects
Total Objects, a supplier of software and other services to the general insurance market, has made ...
Amber personal loan
Amber Credit is launching a personal loan product to general insurance brokers in early 2003. Broke...
Appointment at Primary Direct
Daniel Fletcher has become marketing manager for Primary Direct. He joins the company from Providen...
New network to launch in 2003
A new broker network will launch early next year, offering brokers a long-term exit strategy. T...
A year in the life of the insurance industry
As 2002 draws to a close, Rachel Gordon checks out the major events of the past 12 months and urges brokers to take note of issues facing the industry in 2003.
DMS credit card offer
Credit card holders could save money in the long run by switching their card provider, claims DMS S...
Zenith Insurance breaks into the home market
Zenith Insurance, known principally for its range of motor products, has launched its first househo...
Appointment at Goodhealth Worldwide
Linda Gerlach has joined Goodhealth Worldwide to head up the group's European underwriting division...
Appointment at Smart & Cook
Smart & Cook has made two appointments. Angus Fraser joins as associate director and Victoria Wilso...
Another day, another battle
The plans of brands to expand their customer bases with insurance products signals another supposed threat to the broker market, but, as with direct writing, this is unlikely to sound the death knell for brokers.
Boundaries caused by PI cover causes concern for partners
In his seminar, Barney Micklem, partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, asked why professional inde...
Allianz Cornhill launches Insight
Allianz Cornhill has launched its small business initiative Insight. The scheme was launched on...
Appointment at JL Manson & Partners
Manchester-based JL Manson & Partners has employed Barry Cattheral and Viv Bain as account handlers...
Healthcare improvements
BCWA Healthcare has announced improvements to the benefits offered on its Preferential Private Heal...
Primary: Direct purchase
The range of specialist schemes in Direct Line Group, Third Party Schemes Business, has been sold t...