News
Going through a bad patch.
A succession of large-scale disasters has led to a difficult few months for the industry. In the first in a new series of quarterly market reports, Keith Byrne looks at how they are making an impact.
It's a hard life for brokers.
It's a hard life for brokers if the phone calls from our broker contributors this month are any thin...
BIBA helps landlords to set their houses in order.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a new scheme for brokers to sell. Underwr...
Appointment at Bray Wintour Patis.
Bray Wintour Patis has recruited John Meredith as the new group deputy managing director at the Lond...
DPR acquires Bishopscourt.
DPR Commercial Insurance Brokers has acquired high net worth specialist Bishopscourt Group Insurance...
Appointment at HML Marketing.
Alan Warner has joined HML Marketing as head of the telemarketing department. Neil Hayden has joined...
e-commerce Watch.
Brokers should visit www.focus-solutions.co.uk for the chance to win £2000. Focus Solutions, which p...
Appointment at Primary Insurance Group.
Duncan Nicol has taken on the role of chairman of Primary Insurance Group and non-executive director...
MMA: telephone service.
Broker-only insurer MMA Insurance has launched a property and liability telephone claims service for...
NIG to continue sponsorship of Scottish Thistles rugby team.
Broker-only insurer NIG is to continue its sponsorship of the Scottish Thistles Sevens Development T...
Friends in high places.
The insurance industry could be forgiven for thinking that it is crossing the politicians' paths far...
Minimum advice when buying PCs.
Q: What should be the minimum specification for new PCs? A: As soon as you buy the latest computer...
Archie system for schemes.
A new administration system has been launched for brokers with schemes or niche business. The so-...
Alastair Denness, Insurer relations manager, Hill House Hammond.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: I would have to say accepting my post with Hill House H...
Halo tees off new policy.
Golf enthusiasts can now access insurance designed especially for them, from Halo Insurance. For an ...
More stress to come, warns Iron Trades.
Speakers at the Iron Trades Annual Conference this month welcomed the Court of Appeal's recent rulin...
Pride of investing in people.
Training should be an ongoing process in the industry and the significance of any qualifications that are achieved should not be underestimated.
Appointment at Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance.
Ian Jerrum has been confirmed as the chief executive of Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance. He s...
Blurred distinctions.
The distinction between brokers and intermediaries could become eroded now that the Financial Servic...
Miller offers health product for sports.
The Miller Insurance Group has teamed up with Danish company International Health Insurance to launc...
RSA sees 2001 profits nosedive.
Royal & SunAlliance has reported a dive in profits for 2001, after what chief executive Bob Mendelso...
Time to move forward with conviction.
Insurers and brokers must take note of recent court judgements and plan accordingly, to ensure clients are adequately covered and to reduce potential liabilities, says Bernard Thornton.
D&O from Bermuda insurer.
Brokers can access a new directors and officers policy from brand-new Bermuda insurer Allied World A...
Bureau Organisation launches online directory for brokers.
Independent intermediaries can now advertise in an online directory at www.theinsurancechannel.net. ...