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InsurE-com warms up.
Brokers gave insurE-com a cautious welcome at the technology provider's December roadshows. Almos...
Within arm's reach.
The construction industry is in for a tough year, but brokers and insurers working together can give the sector a lift and ensure a bright future, says Stephen Morris.
New year, new challenges.
While preparing to leave the sector and trying to find motor insurance as a member of the public, troubling inconsistencies within the market reveal themselves. Is this the price of commoditisation?
Appointment at Chartered Insurance Institute.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has appointed Mike Orton as human resources director and Tali Shlo...
Making and keeping New Year's regulations.
Brokers are starting the year with the news that the General Insurance Standards Council will be sup...
Medical Malpractice - St Paul announces departure from medical
US insurer St Paul is to exit the UK medical malpractice market, only two years after announcing its...
Appointment at Hiscox.
Hiscox Syndicate 33 has appointed Philip Perry as underwriter for fire and property. Mr Perry is ret...
Liability - AIG finds high demand for management liability cover.
Over 70% of the companies buying AIG's Financial Protector were buying management liability cover fo...
Markerstudy aids MBO of Service Policies.
Broker wholesaler Markerstudy has acquired a stake in motor syndicate Service Policies, allowing it ...
MMA: cross-selling leaflet.
Broker-only insurer MMA Insurance has produced a customer-focused information leaflet, aimed to help...
HHH confirms the purchase of Lloyd and Whyte.
National Broker Hill House Hammond has made its third acquisition in as many weeks, with the confirm...
FSA faces creditor negligence claims.
The Financial Services Authority's fitness to be a regulator is under scrutiny - just as the Governm...
Bland Bankart expansion gathers pace.
Blank Bankart has continued its Midlands expansion by acquiring Jordan Emmett & Partners. Jordan ...
Appointment at XL Capital.
Dale Comey has been appointed to the board of directors at Bermuda-based XL Capital. Mr Comey was fo...
Appointment at The Through Transport Club.
The Through Transport Club, the insurance mutual for ship operators, stevedores, port authorities, t...
Just what we all deserve?
The one result no one wanted, statutory regulation, is the one in store for the insurance industry and the main interest groups have only themselves to blame.
Guidance counsellor.
The plethora of new laws over the past few years have left businesses confused and unsure of which direction to take to ensure they have adequate cover. This is where brokers come in, points out Matt Frost.
Spot the difference.
The saga of NU Direct continues. Is this the biggest difference yet? NU Direct - £830.00, NU off ...
Appointment at Datapol.
Colin Carslake has joined reference and screening business Datapol as business development manager. ...
Appointment at Fusion.
Fusion Insurance has employed Neil Willetts as regional risk control manager for the Midlands area. ...
Who is to blame?
The Government has pledged to reform the law on involuntary manslaughter but the implementation of new legislation has been less than swift. Simon Hasego explains.
Appointment at Hardy Underwriting.
The board of Hardy Underwriting has made several appointments. Peter Hardy becomes non-executive cha...
Insurance contradictions help no one.
After almost 40 years of working within the insurance industry I have often felt compelled to voice ...
At your service.
The insurance industry should be all about the personal touch, according to Peter Beddis. This gives regional brokers a head start, he explains to Diane Smyth.