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Just what the doctor ordered
The Chartered Insurance Institute has experienced a radical shake-up under the directorship of Dr Sandy Scott, leading to a more modern and accessible approach. After getting his house in order he suggests brokers to do the same in preparation for…
The path to perfect PI
Companies can avoid dead ends on the long and winding road to acquiring professional indemnity cover by being more proactive and putting risk management systems in place, says Trevor Moss.
McLarens merger
UK loss adjuster McLarens International Group is merging with US-based Maxson Young Associates. The...
Appointment at Equifax
Nigel Halliday, Chris Prior and Murray Raw have all joined the marketing services division of infor...
Chief exec of FM Green wins Overheard of the month
Overheard of the month has to go to Ian Richens, chief executive of FM Green. At the Post Magazine/...
In response to CP 160
Broker Direct has sent a response to the Financial Services Authority's paper CP160 Insurance Selli...
Appointment at Charles Russell
City law firm Charles Russell has recruited Louise Bagnall to its insurance/reinsurance litigation ...
Further delay to Project Blue Mountain
Project Blue Mountain has delayed its next announcement - believed to be the kick-start to its init...
Appointment at Markerstudy Group
Simon Clayton has been appointed chief executive of the recently-acquired ASA Insurance Services. M...
Appointment at Claims Management Group
Claims Management Group has made Philip Grant director of its London market division. He will conti...
Online competition ... Win a compact Nikon camera
To sign up to Professional Broking's mid-month electronic news bulletin and get the chance to win a...
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...