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Policy Master: full S&F range.
Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance has added its full range of insurance premium finance service...
When the chips are down.
The kind of machinery used in business has altered enormously over the past century and so, says Simon Threadgold, have the policies designed to protect in the event of their breakdown.
Groupama updates products to allow for internet risks.
Groupama Commercial Insurances has revised its corporate and business cover products to include insu...
Appointment at HealthSure.
HealthSure has recruited Bob Anderson as corporate accounts manager for the northern region. Mr Ande...
New motor breakdown cover.
Accidentcare Group has joined forces with Europ Assistance to launch its own branded motor breakdown...
Appointment at Broker Direct.
Graeme Auld has been appointed motor manager for Broker Direct. In the early 1990s, Mr Auld was invo...
House proud.
Lloyd's has become an important market for placing high net worth household business. However, Steve Banner says Lloyd's can accommodate other types of household risk as well.
Bupa expands group risk portfolio
Bupa has acquired £3m of group risk business from insurer Generali. The Generali portfolio includes 2...
Learning the expensive way.
At the end of last year, despite initial interest, a proposed managing agency for brokers was abandoned. Poor response times, second-hand communication and general inertia are to blame.
A chink in the Henderson armour.
In a recent civil action, the House of Lords reinterpreted what is known as the Henderson principle. Insurers and brokers should be on their guard.
Aon restructures.
Aon Limited, formerly Aon UK Holdings, has restructured its management. One 12-strong board now mana...
A question of regulation.
The Equitable Life debacle has prematurely undermined the new regulatory system, with widespread repercussions.
Appointment at UIB.
Nick Vine has been appointed a director of the board at UIB. Mr Vine was previously managing directo...
CII hold special meeting.
A Chartered title for insurance brokers moves one step closer, with the Chartered Institute of Insur...
Appointment at NIG.
NIG has made a string of appointments. Karl Railton becomes product manager high group for the perso...
E-Commerce Watch.
Insure-com has launched an online postcode rating system. The ratings are based on the entire postco...
Misys: rename subsidiary?
Misys has downplayed reports that it is to abandon the Countrywide brand and rename Countrywide Insu...
Living in the fast lane.
Overheard has been living in the fast lane this month, with a plethora of motor-related stories to t...
Joining forces.
Diane Smyth examines the steps the industry is taking to restore brokers' confidence in the ULR market, which did not have the best of years in 2000.
MCS set to relaunch.
MCS is set to relaunch and rebrand over the next three months. What does the new series of products have to offer?
Appointment at Audatex.
Paul Tucker has been promoted to managing director of Audatex. He was general manager and takes over...
Age-old risks in a new context.
The internet provides a new medium in which traditional risks can occur. It is therefore the responsibility of the broker to ensure that a company is adequately covered against e-liabilities, says Maggie Lister.
Capita to increase outsourcing stake.
The Capita Group hopes to generate revenue in excess of £100m through outsourced insurance in 2001. ...
An update for Drake's former policyholders.
Q: Are our clients ever going to receive any money following the collapse of Drake last year? A: ...