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MCS sets up new ASP model.
MCS is launching Net.Sector, an ASP solution for brokers and insurers, on 1 June. The system offe...
Independent Insurance is sponsoring antiques fair.
Independent Insurance is sponsoring the Grosvenor House art and antiques fair for the third year. Th...
One large step for insurance?
With the success of the GISC surely in the bag, brokers must embrace it for the sake of the profession's status.
NUH changes tack over Medibroker.
Norwich Union Healthcare has reversed its decision not to grant specialist health insurance broker M...
Appointment at SLE Worldwide.
Mike Stevenson and Mike Patchett have joined the board at SLE Worldwide. Mr Stevenson was formerly u...
Appointment at PYV.
Ian Valentine is the new head of development at Lloyd's broker PYV. Mr Valentine joins the company f...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical.
Geoff Merriman is the manager of Ecclesiastical's City office. Mr Merriman joined the company in Nov...
Alan Gwynn, Director, Kallender Jeffries.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? To leave the company I had worked with for 20 years and jo...
Is it just 2 L8 4 oldies?
Technological advances have undoubtedly changed the industry for the better, but a recent proposal to use text messages to correspond with clients is taking this one step too far.
Appointment at Chaucer Insurance.
Chaucer Insurance has announced the appointment of two members to its non-standard motor underwritin...
Appointment at Donns Solicitors.
Donns Solicitors has made Stephanie Tatton training manager. She will be based in the Manchester off...
Down to a fine art.
There is a knack to being a successful intermediary in the high net worth market, says Tom Pejnovic, and a large part of it comes down to identifying new clients, some of whom are unaware they are eligible.
BIBA develops service to help brokers decide on suitable software.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has appointed technology consultant Garol to develop an i...
Smart and Cook gets Middleton business.
Rapidly expanding intermediary The Smart and Cook Group has acquired the general and financial servi...
HML launches marine arm.
HML, the insurance product marketing company, has launched HML Marine, a goods in transit liability ...
All systems go.
Technological developments are advancing in leaps and bounds but brokers seem to be unable to keep up. It is time for brokers to invest in a supportive system, says Paul Saffer.
Insuredirect chooses 24-7 as key partner.
Insuredirect.co.uk, a new insurance portal due to go live in the summer, has chosen 24-7 as one of i...
Market average premium changes.
The cost of car insurance has risen once again over the last quarter. Home buildings and contents pr...
E Coleman: RNLI business.
Dorset-based insurance broker E Coleman & Company has been selected by the Royal National Lifeboat I...
Negligence gets personal.
Another controversial decision by the Court of Appeal over professional negligence is a stark reminder that employees cannot escape the consequences of their own errors.
IIB announces Oak is to replace Cox.
Cox has lost its position as the Institute of Insurance Brokers' high net worth scheme provider. Oak...
Appointment at Leicester.
James Weaver is to be Leicester development manager, at Avon. He will oversee sales and underwriting...
Halifax offers mortgage help.
Halifax has launched the Total Mortgage Protection Plan, a mortgage protection policy. The product o...
The spirit of the times.
Peter Cullum puts his company's success down to its ability to recognise and tap into current trends. He tells Diane Smyth how he intends to ensure this continues in the future.