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Online competition ... Win a Palm Vx.
For the latest in hand-held technology, go to the PB website at www.broking.co.uk. By answering t...
OFT will not budge on dual pricing decision.
The Office of Fair Trading has refused to reconsider its position on dual pricing, having last month...
Keeping the wheels in motion.
Credit insurance is not just cover against bad debt. Today, it is a sophisticated mix of products designed to keep businesses trading profitably. Graham Kent explains.
Cox expands with Yahoo!
Cox Insurance is expanding its online insurance services by linking up with Yahoo! UK & Ireland, to ...
A contracting market?
Although regulation means most contractors must have insurance, hard bargaining and low rates mean that building up broker business in this sector is not easy. Astute brokers are targeting niche markets, says Diane Smyth.
Permanent Insurance launches campaign.
Permanent Insurance is seeking to make greater inroads into the critical illness market, with the la...
Appointment at Ward Evans Group.
Ward Evans Group has appointed Beverley Webster as its group director. Ms Webster was formerly manag...
Drake policies all now accounted for.
Deloitte & Touche has transferred 100,000 Drake Insurance policyholders to new insurers. 90,000 poli...
Office PCs: to network or not to network?
Q: I am a small high-street broker with a quote engine from a major broker software vendor and four ...
Appointment at Chubb.
Chubb has announced that Janic Baudrihaye is to become the international development manager for Chu...
Appointment at Ecclesiastical Insurance.
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Harry Tomczyk as corporate marketing manager. The new departm...
CGU branches remain in new look Norwich Union.
Next month, the merged operations of CGU and Norwich Union will go live with a new branch structure,...
The rights of staff who have worked less than 12 months.
Q: I have always assumed that employees with less than 12 months' service with a firm are not entitl...
Appointment at Devitt Insurance Services.
Devitt Insurance Services has promoted Bernard Marsh, divisional director motor, to its board of dir...
Where's my lawyer!
Following recent changes in the allocation of legal aid, there is an increasingly pressing need for individuals to cover their own interests. David Fanning looks at the products on offer.
Appointment at Lexington Insurance Company.
Lexington Insurance Company has promoted Chris Horton, senior vice president of casualty, to general...
Should we allow staff to go to grievance hearings?
Q: If an employee requests that another worker should accompany them to a disciplinary or grievance ...
Scott envisages changes at the CII.
Incoming director general of the Chartered Insurance Institute Sandy Scott has stressed the need for...
A bumper crop of judgements.
It seems there is bad news for LEAs after the House of Lords delivered a disturbing verdict in Phelps v Hillingdon BC. On another note, accidental tourists may find a recent EU directive rather helpful.
Alexander ready to expand.
Financial and risk services organisation Alexander Forbes has secured £100m of offshore funds to fin...
Liability package prevents insurer disputes.
Edgar Hamilton has put together a legal and professional liability package for businesses. Underw...
Barry Fehler, Managing director, South Essex Insurance Brokers.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? The first scheme we ever put together for horse insurance....
Appointment at The Underwriter Insurance Company.
Tim Barlett has been appointed deputy underwriter for liability at The Underwriter Insurance Company...
Law outdated by 100 years.
The British Insurance Law Association has welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry's plans for ...