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Appointment at RAC.
RAC has announced two senior appointments. David Nicholas has joined as business development manager...
Talking shop.
After suffering from a soft market, insurers are looking at new broker distribution methods for shops insurance to reduce costs and increase volume. Diane Smyth reports.
Argyll: Lloyd's accredited.
Argyll Insurance Brokers has been accredited by Lloyd's of London and has opened a City office. Step...
A jump-start?
Stephanie Spicer reviews the past year in the private motor market and asks whether, despite rising premiums, increased competition and a burgeoning after-the-event market, it is still a viable source of business for brokers.
Appointment at Ansvar.
Duncan Tuffrey has joined Ansvar as regional manager for the South-west. He brings nearly 20 years o...
Appointment at Beazley.
Beazley has employed Alistair Robson as senior property underwriter. He joins the company from Wurtt...
Towergate partnership.
Towergate has formed a partnership with Prompt as its preferred premium finance supplier. The deal w...
Hanover Park set for expansion.
London broker Hanover Park is set to expand its wholesaling and niche businesses, after selling its ...
Finding a way forward.
The hardening market means tough times ahead for insurance brokers but by keeping clients fully informed and adding value, retention can be achieved and rewards will be worthwhile.
Appointment at Premium Credit.
Cristian Jackson has joined Premium Credit personal lines division as head of sales and development....
Brian Thornhill, Owner, Brian Thornhill & Son.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Setting up on my own. I overheard my boss say I'd last ...
Awards overkill.
Too many winners are spoiling the awards, announces Andy Homer, and the industry needs to remember their real purpose.
Fortis ratings review.
Fortis has introduced a new rating structure for its travel insurance contract for the under 65s, wh...
Appointment at MediCare.
MediCare has appointed Faisal Shah as head of sales and marketing and will also be in charge of the ...
Appointment at Bollington.
Bollington has made several new appointments. Wendy Davenport and Lisa Millar have joined the motor ...
Brokersure offers system.
Brokersure is offering commercial lines free of charge to Total Solutions, its Windows-based back of...
Appointment at Aon.
Peter Bristow has been promoted by Aon to the position of director of the Aon public sector consulti...
RSA considers bonus.
Royal & SunAlliance is considering giving brokers access to the lifetime no-claims bonus it has just...
Appointment at Hill Dickinson.
Hill Dickinson has made a string of recruitments. Brent Williams joins the commercial department whe...
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey.
Cunningham Lindsey has employed Clive Spiller as Cardiff service centre director, with client and op...
Dial Direct first step in Budget's growth plans.
Budget Financial Services aims to have 120,000 more policies on its books by the end of next year. ...
ATE recovery service.
Loss Recovery Group has launched an after-the-event loss recovery service for property and interrupt...
Appointment at Alexander Forbes.
Alexander Forbes has announced a new retail management team for the risk services business. David Ba...
Addressing the symptoms of underperforming staff.
Q: How do you sustain motivation when a team member is underperforming and is unlikely to reach targets?