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Appointment at Ace Europe.
Anne Love has joined Ace Europe's Glasgow office as directors' and officers' insurance underwriter. ...
A few basic fraud provisions
Brokers need to keep on their toes as their role in the provision of evidence is set to become more important after the House of Lords' decision in Medcalf.
Thomas Winter Insurance helps SHA tenants fight social exclusion.
Over 90% of Scottish Housing Association tenants are failing to insure their household goods and per...
Appointment at CMA.
Credit market analytics specialist CMA has made Forbes Elworthy, former co-head of structured credit...
Appointment at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has appointed Michael Daly as director of its actuarial and insurance managem...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management.
Tim Rogers has been appointed to the newly-created position of countrywide fleet manager at Misys In...
Year-at-a-glance - home premiums.
The increase in motor and home insurance premiums is slowing, according to the AA's British Insurance...
All with the same aim in mind.
If the industry is to succeed in the race to combat insurance fraud, brokers and insurers must unite and focus clearly on protective steps, tackling the growing problem as a team. Mihir Pandya explains.
Appointment at Pinsent Curtis Biddle.
Tim Burton has become national head of insurance and reinsurance at Pinsent Curtis Biddle. Mr Burton...
Appointment at BCWA Healthcare.
Private medical insurer BCWA Healthcare has made Alison Bessell broker consultant for the Midlands r...
How an LLP can be a broker's flexible friend.
Q: How is becoming a Limited Liability Partnership beneficial for a brokerage? A: The principle b...
Out of business also means out of profits.
The hard market continues to bite and, if the response to Professional Broking's conference (4 July ...
HML goes to town with taxi offerings.
Guaranteeing broker HML Marketing has launched a range of taxi products for new and existing brokers...
On the autumnal agenda.
The summer recess means Parliament has come to a halt but there is a plethora of insurance industry issues to tackle when MPs return.
Added value = added profits.
Increasing expertise, trust and service levels not only leads to a satisfied customer base that is less likely to stray but added profits for brokers and insurers.
Appointment at Rubicon Corporation.
Rubicon Corporation has appointed Melvin Wright as group business development director. With over 20...
Wheatley and Williams allay brokers' FSA fears.
Brokers voiced one big concern at the conference's closing panel discussion - regulation by the Fina...
Customer knowledge is key.
The key to good business is identifying the profitable customers, according to independent customer ...
News from the insurance industry.
Overheard wonders if Adam Golder, chief executive of Axa Art, could do with a pay rise after he forw...
Directly to a broker near you.
Competing with direct writers on their terms is not conducive to broking but the trend towards opening broker divisions could halt the brain drain of underwriting talent.
Jeff Herdman, Managing director, Bland Bankart UK.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Joining Bland Bankart from a national broker of course....
Crossed wires?
Brokers and insurers are still unsure of the claims technology available and are opting for a softly, softly approach. Iain MacDonald says this lack of investment is hindering the industry's progress and someone must take the lead.
Should brokers stay linked to the GISC?
Q: We joined the General Insurance Standards Council some time ago but, as this will cease to exist ...
Commission changes at RSA.
Nearly 50% of the premiums Royal & SunAlliance distributes via brokers are now sold net of commissio...