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How to deal with the changing face of agencies.
Q I used to have 30 or 40 different agencies. Now, after all the recent mergers, I have five main agencies. I am still dealing with different branch offices and in many cases still settling the accounts. When will this situation change and should I…
Critical illness for Compass and Permanent - Critical illness.
Compass Underwriting has developed a critical illness policy that offers coverage for 22 critical co...
Protection from last minute entry of another buyer.
Q I am currently looking to grow my business by way of acquisition. Is there anything I can do to en...
Iron Trades' retail dropped by QBE.
QBE has confirmed it is closing Iron Trades' retail division. The Australian giant claims it has bee...
Treat your staff right ... or you could end up the loser.
Brokers must ensure they keep up to date with all the latest employment laws, or they could be in for a bit of a shock. David Wilcox explains.
Bennetts reassessment costs 30 jobs
Listed home and motor intermediary Bennetts Insurance intends to move into several new lines of busin...
Which system is best for you?
The market has been saturated with new internet-based products. Jacqui Jones looks at some of the new systems on offer.
Peter Hill buys new HQ.
Milton Keynes-based broker Peter Hill Insurance Group has splashed out £1m on new purpose-built head...
Online competition - Win a Visor electronic organiser.
Have you ever wanted an electronic organiser that can be transformed into a mobile phone, or a digit...
Appointments at Independent.
There has been a plethora of appointments at Independent. Steve Coates has been promoted to UK Provi...
Learning the lesson of summer.
Britain has been badly affected by recent weather, and it has meant that many businesses without adequate cover have been left exposed.
ABI raises standards with claims code.
The long-awaited Claims Code from the Association of British Insurers was finally launched last mont...
MCS: wholesaling scheme.
Minicomputer Commercial Software (MCS) is going into partnership with Windsor Insurance Brokers in o...
Brokers disagree over Bernard Knope.
Two insurance brokers are in dispute over the ownership of the client base of collapsed Bury broker ...
Groupama: drive towards vans - Motor.
Groupama is vying to make greater in-roads into the commercial motor market with the launch of Optim...
Electing insurance input.
The build up to the next general election has already begun and it looks likely that insurance issues could well be at the fore.
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Lloyd's gives approval to Zenith managing agent Zenith has gained Lloyd's approval for a new manag...
Inspop expands panel.
Inspop.com has signed up insurance providers Primary Direct, The Travel Insurance Agency, Costout (U...
The way to conduct a satisfactory survey.
Q As a broker expanding our business we are considering sending out a customer satisfaction survey. Can you give us some tips on how to do the survey?
Time for courts is limitless.
Insurance law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has warned that recent Court of Appeal and High Court...
A move from folly to sanity?
We must be grateful for the return to more sensible underwriting in some quarters, but the effects of climate change have probably seen off any chance of a return to profit in 2000 for the household market.
The next best thing.
Replacing damaged or stolen goods rather than making a cash settlement can be more cost effective, even if it means the insured gets a better model, Steve Banner explains.
Policy for family firms.
A new consultancy has gone live specialising in helping family businesses. Family Business Soluti...
Eastgate buy-out likely to lead to job losses.
Outsourcing and service provider the Eastgate Group has been bought by the Capita Group, as predicte...