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Insurers support schools.
Norwich Union, Groupama and Ace have been selected to provide insurance cover for Best, a supply tea...
Towergate reveals its MasterPlan
The Folgate Partnership, which is owned by Towergate Underwriting Group, has bought MasterPlan, Siriu...
New Axa CEO sets up strategy review.
Axa's new chief executive, Peter Hubbard, has initiated a major review of the company's business str...
Appointment at QBE.
QBE has announced the appointments of Dagmar Bohning and Barry Robinson to its trade credit division...
Appointment at CNA Insurance Company (Europe).
Keith Davies has become chief executive of property and casualty operations in Europe, which include...
Scott emphasises the importance of training.
Sandy Scott, director general of the Chartered Insurance Institute, has warned of the consequences o...
Appointment at Beazley Syndicate 623.
Noemi Wall has been appointed assistant underwriter for the political risk account of Beazley Syndic...
Extra expat protection.
Expatriate families can now get extra protection, after Cigna's update to its international employee...
Appointment at Thompson Heath & Bond.
Thompson Heath & Bond has made board director Frank Murphy its chief operating officer. Mr Murphy ha...
Commission under attack.
Brokers' commission is again under the spotlight, as Zurich becomes the latest insurer to cut back o...
Appointment at Benfield Group.
Independent reinsurance intermediary Benfield Group has appointed Charles Fry as chief financial off...
MD launches range of latent defects cover.
A new range of latent defects cover is being distributed by MD Insurance Services. The Premier Gu...
Grid Network offers help with FSA regulation.
Brokers can access insurance products and ensure they are working towards Financial Services Authori...
Warm welcome for healthy debate.
I was very pleased to see that, prompted by some of my comments in the November edition of Professio...
BIBA set to absorb the AIIB by the end of April.
The Association of Insurance Intermediaries and Brokers is set to join the British Insurance Brokers...
Going up in the world.
A new breed of high-flyer is emerging, sparking massive opportunities for brokers. Chris Elliott assesses what makes the mid net worth sector stand out.
BIBA considers setting up virtual compliance network.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is considering setting up a virtual compliance network to...
Derek Eastwood retires.
Derek Eastwood, owner of Derek Eastwood (Insurance Brokers), has retired. He has sold his Sheffield-...
Call for brokers to turn to smaller insurers.
Brokers looking for capacity should consider the smaller insurance companies, according to Roger Wil...
LNC sets up Starfish initiative.
Brokers can now access a motor legal expenses product from The Legal Network Consortium, called Star...
Road Runner upgrades.
Motor trade specialist Road Runner Insurance Group has invested £150,000 on a new computer system, w...
Keeping track of internet and e-mail usage.
Q: How can I stop my staff from looking at 'inappropriate' material on the internet or using company e-mail for personal messages?
One step forward and two back.
The indecision over the establishment of general insurance regulation has left many out of pocket and there are concerns that the constant obstacles are preventing any progress in the market.
Two online pet services launched.
Dogs and cats should be feeling well cared for this month, with the launch of two new websites dedic...