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Hiscox calculations.
Hiscox has launched a high net worth contents calculator to help brokers advise home owners about th...
The FSA should now become accountable to the CII.
For all working in insurance, two essential features of credibility are an understanding that insura...
Essential element?
Gary Meggitt and Neiha Modessa explain why the FOS is set to play a major part in the smooth running of the insurance industry, in the wake of post-N2 regulation.
Fall in household insurance sold by independent intermediaries.
The amount of household insurance sold by independent intermediaries sharply dropped from 1999-2000,...
Win FA cup tickets.
Enter a free-prize draw to win a VIP all-expenses-paid trip to this year's Axa sponsored FA cup fina...
Going from bad to worse?
Regulation under the Financial Services Authority is shaping up to bring fundamental and unwelcome changes to the general insurance market.
Appointment at Primary.
Steve Tighe has joined the underwriting team at Primary and will be based at the administration cent...
Preparing presentations and persuading prospects.
Q: How do I ensure that I can deliver a winning presentation for any new business I wish to secure?
Safeonline offers third party internet protection.
Safeonline has launched a new internet liability product, protecting against third party claims. Saf...
New mortgage protection.
Protection broker Goodfellows is beating the January blues with a new mortgage protection policy. Un...
One step ahead.
Independent Insurance Services prides itself on keeping up with the latest trends in order to improve efficiency. Ray Johnson explains to Alex Broad.
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastical has made Colin Robertson assistant chief surveyor. He brings 16 years of experience i...
Appointment at Chubb Europe.
Chubb Europe has made Sajjad Jaffer marine liability manager in its UK marine department. He joins f...
Back to the future.
Ken Wallace talks to Alex Broad about Norwich Union's determination to make better use of the internet and to provide a more efficient service for brokers through online development.
Axa to expand businessrisk.com.
Axa aims to have 15-20 products on its broker site, businessrisk.com, by the end of the year. The in...
Feeling under pressure.
New regulations designed to keep pressure equipment up to scratch have led to safety concerns in some quarters, though the effect on the insurance industry is not yet clear. Diane Smyth explains.
Appointment at Euler Trade Indemnity.
Credit insurer Euler Trade Indemnity has announced the appointment of Doug Brunner as director of al...
Financial Services Authority publishes provisional regulation
The Financial Services Authority has published a timetable for the regulation of general insurance. ...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill.
Allianz Cornhill has made a series of changes to its Southern Regional team. Stephen Pierce and Adri...
Insurers agree to a system of fines.
Three major insurers have agreed to pay a penalty if they fall down in their service to a Folkestone...
Groupama pins its hopes on spring sale.
Groupama hopes to announce its new owner by the end of the first quarter, according to group marketi...
Club Direct backpacking.
Club Direct has updated its Discovery Gold policy for backpackers. The policy now includes three add...
A changing approach to chance.
The Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss a recent loss of chance claim could prove to be a turning point for professionals and their insurers.
Riskclick sets sights on UK broker market.
Riskclick has received over $8m (£5.6m) in second round funding, allowing it to expand into the comme...