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Task Force studies
The Better Regulation Task Force has announced its first programme of studies for 2003/4. It will lo...
BRIB to join BBN team
Berry Birch and Noble has acquired the client book of Baynes Roland Insurance Brokers. The portfolio...
Australian insurers recruit UK staff
Australian insurers and brokers are recruiting insurance professionals from the UK to combat a conti...
CDL drives forward with add-ons
CDL is launching a suite of new products for its Classic system this autumn, and will roll out CDL S...
Appointment at HSBC Insurance Brokers
Mark Palmer has joined HSBC Insurance Brokers as director, political risks. Based in London, Palmer ...
At the Helm of an MBO after retirement
The Helm Group has undergone a management buyout, following the retirement of group chairman and maj...
Boncaster gets personal
Boncaster, part of Cox insurance, has launched a personal lines outsourcing scheme for brokers. Insu...
Axa UK plans to increase business traded online
Axa UK hopes to sell 50% of its intermediated commercial business online by the end of 2004, accordi...
Zenith team joins St Paul
St Paul International Insurance has acquired Zenith Commercial, with nearly 85% of the Zenith Commer...
NIG e-commerce expansion
NIG is expanding its range of broker e-commerce products with Web Champion Plus, Emarketing Speciali...
Appointment at Combined Insurance
Combined Insurance has appointed Helen Trendell to the role of internet marketing executive, where s...
TBB is on track to target the British motorbike insurance market
A new broker called The Bike Broker has set up to target the growing UK motorcycle insurance market....
HSBC to trade range of Spectrum products online
HSBC's intermediary marketing division is developing a full online trading site for its Spectrum ran...
Sectornet version 8 to launch to all users
Sectornet, formally known as MCS, has put version 8 of its software into testing. The quote engine ...
Appointment at Sirius Financial Systems
Sirius Financial Systems has employed Ian Bullen to the newly created role of chief executive for th...
Industry crackdown on uninsured motorists
The Department for Transport has announced an independent review to crackdown on uninsured driving. ...
Increased insurance premiums are held captive by Aon Group
Insurance premiums placed through captives increased by 32% in 2002 for Aon's Captive Services Group...
Hiscox pilots Inscribe extranet
High net worth specialist Hiscox is set to trade private and professional clients' insurance online....
Appointment at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin
Management and actuarial consultant Tillinghast-Towers Perrin has made two promotions. Peter Needlem...
New office for Jelf Group
The Jelf Group has added a new office to its network following its merger with Trowbridge-based Kall...
BIBA faces autumn without a head
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has still not found a suitable replacement for outgoing c...
Appointment at Groupama Healthcare
Groupama Healthcare has appointed Philip Whitelock as senior healthcare development underwriter for ...
Folgate alliance aims to ease brokerage deals
The Folgate Partnership is offering to take a minority share in brokerages with a minimum commission...
Appointment at DAS
The senior management team at DAS has been reorganised. David Allen has been promoted to assistant g...
