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Networks are not necessarily the answer.
Another day, another network. And the carrot most seem to be dangling is compliance with the forthco...
Industry confusion over the nature of BI.
The comment from Henry Harris (PB May, p15) is interesting but highlights something the majority of ...
Towergate purchases.
The Towergate Underwriting Group has acquired a series of larger, schemes-based brokers. The virtual...
The necessity of installing an ISDN line for a small brokerage.
Q: I run a small brokerage and am considering upgrading the phone system. Should I invest in an ISDN line and will this improve my email service?
Torrance: EL industry pool is now essential.
An insurer's pool for employers' liability risks is now inevitable, according to Andrew Torrance, ge...
Allianz Cornhill rings in a new initiative.
Smaller personal lines brokers could soon be given access to their telemarketing contacts, in a new ...
Swiss Life scheme provides choice of six packages.
Swiss Life has set up a flexible income protection scheme, covering a wide range of occupations. ...
Network champions broker support.
Brokers can access help with regulatory compliance, marketing and human resources through new start-...
Appointment at UnumProvident.
UnumProvident has made two new senior appointments. Jonathan Plumtree has been appointed to the boar...
Oak refurbishes its home policy.
Oak Underwriting has improved its Oak High Value Home policy. The high net worth specialist has in...
Appointment at Sutton Winson.
Sheila Bertram has joined Sutton Winson in Twickenham as assistant manager of its private clients di...
In the fast lane.
Specialist knowledge is essential in the motorsports market where premiums have shot up and there is little insurance market capacity, says Nicolle Farthing.
Appointment at Acturis.
Jason Battersby and Geoff Kitchen have been appointed to the role of broker development executives w...
Cash flow warning.
Brokers were warned that construction and food industry companies urgently need to secure their cash...
Let bygones be bygones.
Losing customers every now and then to a different broker is all part of business but patience and perseverance, rather than severing relationships, often pays dividends.
Appointment at Letsure.
Letsure has made Shaune Worrall head of development for financial institutions. He was previously a ...
Late 18th century jade hookah stolen.
This late 18th century jade hookah was one of the items stolen from a country house in Worcestershir...
Preston fraud investigation.
Several broker offices have been raided in connection with the beleaguered broker Preston Whiteside ...
At the country retreat.
The rich and famous of today are different to those of earlier in the century and lack the security advantages of a full team of servants. The risks these individuals now face are different and criminals' techniques have evolved to keep up. Roger Hurst…
High-street Albany.
A new product administered by Albany aims to provide high-street brokers with an alternative to afte...
Swinton EDI access.
Brokers in the Swinton Colonnade chain now have access to full cycle electronic data interchange pri...
Appointment at Allan Chapman and James.
Allan Chapman and James has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of John Claffey and...
BigFish online to catch broker clients
Premium finance company Benfield Premium Finance (BPF) has launched a concerted campaign to target 5...
Soundbytes - John Joseph, principal, John Joseph Financial Services
John Joseph, the man behind a new online guide to critical illness (CI) for the industry, says CI in...