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A review of auditing practices.
With auditing currently under scrutiny, auditors should take care to restrict the scope of their duty of care to reduce the chances of potential claims.
Making your mark.
Premium finance arrangements are seen to offer stability, meaning they are popular during times of economic uncertainty. In the current climate, Alex Broad advises brokers to do the sums and get involved.
Appointment at Crawford & Company International.
Crawford & Company International has made Cees de Kock claims management director, Europe. He will a...
Williams advises brokers not to succumb to compliance fears.
Mike Williams, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, used his opening speec...
JL Manson one of the TEAM.
JL Manson & Partners aims to provide insurance packages to more than 200 recruitment agencies, follo...
British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
As you'd expect, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference was its usual gossip-filled s...
Appointment at Congregational & General.
Keith Charlton has joined Congregational & General as managing director. He was formerly insurance d...
Masterpiece access for all.
Chubb has made its Masterpiece Motor policy available to all Chubb's brokers as a stand-alone produc...
DAS provides BIBA members with three-year guaranteed protection.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has entered into a partnership agreement with legal prote...
Household with EDI.
Allianz Cornhill has launched a full-cycle electronic data interchange household product on the Misy...
Appointment at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has appointed James Miller and Sanjay Pritam as partners. Mr Pritam advi...
On the lookout for a good deal.
The next few years are likely to see the market overflowing with brokers selling up. Before setting off on an acquisition spree, however, brokers should take care to negotiate around the pitfalls that lie ahead. Tony Cornell explains.
BIBA and CII ally with Broker Assess.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has joined forces with the British Insurance Brokers' Association ...
Westinsure adds to network.
West Country insurance broking group Westinsure has added FMS Insurance Services to its network. FMS...
Elite update gives access all claims areas.
Elite Incident Management has updated its process tracking portal, giving brokers access to the clai...
Appointment at Criticall.
Criticall has made three appointments to the senior management team. John Skelton joins as sales dir...
Appointment at The Bollington Group.
The Bollington Group has appointed Tony Rollins to the role of motor trade development manager. He j...
Laying claim to claims.
The FSA's approach to the claims process is worrying to say the least and concerned brokers and insurers should stand up and be counted, sooner rather than later.
Motorcycle hit for Highway.
Motor insurer Highway has launched a new screen-driven motorcycle product. Highway Motorcycle Choice...
To catch a thief.
It is time the industry came down hard on claims fraud, says Chris Hill. Unlocking the secrecy surrounding data protection would be a massive step forward, allowing brokers to weed out suspect applications.
Appointment at Berkeley Burke Bespoke Brokers.
Berkeley Burke Bespoke Brokers has made two appointments. Tim Maxted (above, right) has joined as ma...
Insurers face FSA squeeze.
The Financial Services Authority may bring in rules for insurers regarding service standards, after ...
Snowed under by unnecessary paperwork.
I read David Worsfold's article in the May issue of Professional Broking with interest. Personally, ...
Part of the new wave?
As personal legal protection develops a mass-market appeal, brokers wishing to make a splash in the sector should draw attention to themselves through a strategic marketing campaign, says Ray Kneeshaw.