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Making allowances for new NI contributions
Q: I understand National Insurance contributions are increasing by 1%, which will add to my salary ...
Insurers agree over new BIBA service standards
Sixteen insurance companies have agreed to sign up to the British Insurance Brokers' Association's ...
Appointment at The Davis Group
Kevin Hancock has been promoted to managing director of The Davis Group. Anthony Gardiner, formerly...
Personal Lines - Bluesure heads back into personal lines after
One-stop-shop insurer Bluesure is planning to relaunch its rolling contract personal lines insurance...
Sufficient checks by insurers should limit FSA involvement
With regards to the article 'FSA stance not altered after Preston' (PB March, p5), I do not think t...
Folgate doubles expected growth
Three acquisitions worth a total of £550m premium could take the Folgate Partnership's premium inco...
Appointment at Easthams
Akil Patel has become personal injury claims adviser for Blackpool-based solicitor Easthams. He joi...
Appointment at Chubb Europe
Chubb Europe has made Alan Norris senior contingency underwriter, focusing on event cancellation an...
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK)
AIG Europe (UK) has made two appointments within its consumer lines division. Daniel Doherty has be...
Better Lloyd's access with creation of new InsurE-com broker network
Brokers will be able to access preferential rates, Lloyd's underwriters and help with compliance with...
Corporate health with HSA
HSA has introduced a new health plan for the corporate market, including a health screening benefit...
FSA's CP 174 could force smaller brokers to quit
Brokers fear that the Financial Services Authority's CP 174 proposals will drive smaller intermedia...
Aviva announces losses
Aviva blamed grim stock markets this month as it announced losses of £2.5bn for 2002, four times th...
Gilliam steps down
Sir Patrick Gilliam has stepped down as chairman of Royal & SunAlliance after six years. He was suc...
Appointment at LRG
Stuart Scott and Karen Beattie have joined LRG's broker business development team. Mr Scott is busi...
Appointment at Das
Legal expenses insurer Das has recruited Derek Cottrell to the new position of reinsurance technici...
Clear victory for the industry
Equitable life claimed against Ernst & Young, arguing that it had failed to take account of the uncertainties surrounding the guaranteed annuity rates and the Hyman litigation.
Credit Insurance - Euler: all-in-one credit package for businesses
Credit insurer Euler Trade Indemnity has launched a new portfolio of products, aiming to create an ...
Appointment at HealthSure
Paul Sweeney has become finance manager for national healthcare provider HealthSure, where he will ...
Can I avoid FSA compliance by selling up?
Q: I am nearing retirement and want to avoid complying with the Financial Services Authority. Can I...
Nexus acquisitions takes total to 24
South-west-based broker alliance Nexus has signed up four new members in the north of England. ...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management
David MacFarlane has joined Misys Insurance Management as motor fleet sales technician for the Coun...
TradeRadar site: finance checks
Brokers can check the financial strength of their business partners through a new website www.Trade...
MBP to target MPVs
Private hire and commercial MPVs are the target of MBP's new product, BIG car. Offering cash-back i...