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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.
FSA concerns cause S&C to put brakes on acquisitions.
Smart and Cook has put a halt to its acquisition activity because it fears that the Financial Servic...
What are FSA rules about binding authorities?
Q: We are a commercial brokerage operating a binding authority on behalf of an insurer. It is profitable but what should I do about Financial Services Authority regulation?
Difficulties of putting a price on goodwill.
How much is your business worth? The tables, chairs and computers must be worth something. If you ar...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has made Neil Evans corporate manager of crisis management. He was previously at Aon...
Online revolution.
As more and more companies are switching on to the benefits of internet transactions, brokers are swapping their pens for keyboards in an effort to streamline working habits. Steve Banner explains.
Fox: insurers impressed with new HFIS system.
Hamilton Fraser Insurance Solutions' PC-based compliance proposition received a warm welcome from in...
An adequate training programme for a medium-sized broker.
Q: I run a medium-sized broker. Should I be taking the training of my 10 staff more seriously and if so, how much should I spend?
Lloyd's covers SMEs at e-risk.
Lloyd's e-risk underwriting agency Click for Cover has created a product to protect small to medium-...
How to make the best use of the local press.
Q: How can we raise the profile of our brokerage with the local press?
AMP opts for separation.
Australian financial services group AMP plans to demerge its UK business as a separate listed compan...
Zurich online system fails to ask the right questions.
Zurich has been forced to review all 50 trades on its small business facility, after a broker discov...
Bryan James announces environmentally friendly policies for a greener
Broker Bryan James & Co is trailing a series of environmentally friendly policies under its Future E...
Conference soundbites.
Dr Eleanor Linton, Financial Services Authority head of policy for the high-street firms division, t...
IFA cover from PI Direct.
PI Direct and has launched Magian Mutual, to provide professional indemnity cover for independent fi...
Appointment at Zurich.
Mark Bull has become partnership manager, networks and suppliers, for Zurich's motor engineering uni...