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Appointment at SVB Syndicates.
SVB Syndicates, the managing agency subsidiary of SVB Holdings, has employed John Thirlwell as non-e...
A group mentality
Broker networks have burst onto the scene over the past decade with more and more seeing the advantage of being part of a collective. Francesca Breeze assesses the differences between the young rivals and the more established players.
BIBA launches new award
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a young broker award, sponsored by The Shei...
Is there still a place in the office for the now old-fashioned fax
Q: My fax machine is on its last legs. Is it worth getting a new one in the 'e-enabled' world?
Appointment at BDML (Holdings).
Portsmouth-based group BDML (Holdings) has made Paul Cosh managing director of its subsidiary, BDML ...
Appointment at Bland Bankart.
Sarah Higgins has been appointed as the new group HR director at Bland Bankart. She brings over seve...
Horse sense.
The transportation of horses requires particular care. Emma Stamper says new legislation laying down set standards will help transporters, insurers and animals alike.
PI access for IFAs under way
Independent financial advisers will be able to access professional indemnity insurance from a new c...
How flexible are new laws?
Q: What are the new laws on flexible working and what do they mean for employers?
Appointment at Loss Recovery Group.
Stuart Scott has joined Loss Recovery Group as business development manager. Karen Beattie becomes b...
Full of bright ideas.
After a slow start, customer demand for intellectual property insurance is growing, as is the variety of policies available. Ian Lewis explains why the future for IP looks bright and why brokers should get turned on to the opportunities this sector…
FSA raising authorisation awareness through summer campaign
The Financial Services Authority will launch a publicity campaign this summer to increase awareness...
What are the alternatives?
There are many variations on the HR theme for companies without the means to develop a human resources department. With changes to legislation and an increasing number of cases being taken to tribunal, Gill King says companies must sit up and take notice…
Goodhealth relaunch
Health insurance provider Goodhealth Worldwide has relaunched its international healthcare plan wit...
Appointment at Crawford & Company.
Crawford & Company has appointed David Blackburn as quality assurance manager for the Central Europe...
A change of gear
The broker market seems to be coming of age, with the high-flyers of the 1970s approaching retirement. This does not mean the market is heading for a fall, however, so long as it moves with the times, says Jennifer Weller.
Troubled by the protection of a chain reaction
Q: As we have a limited number of agencies, we tend to use other brokers for difficult risks. With recent queries concerning 'chains' how should I protect myself and my clients?
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has appointed Neil Evans as corporate manager of crisis management. Mr Evans joined ...
GISC regulation position
Brokers that are members of the General Insurance Standards Council will be in a good position to a...
Appointment at Euler Trade Indemnity.
Euler Trade Indemnity has made Phil Mercer head of operations and Phil Simmons head of commercial un...
Make sure BI policies match up
My company was recently appointed on a claim where the business interruption cover had been placed ...
New networks launched
Four new broker networks are on the cards, with Broker Direct, Hill House Hammond, the Broker Netwo...
Underwriter downgraded
The Underwriter Insurance Company has been downgraded to BBB+ from A- by international rating agenc...
Bartlett Group buys Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers.
Leeds-based broker The Bartlett Group has acquired local competitors Fred Sugden and Sugden Rogers. ...