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Brockbank name change.
Lloyd's insurer Brockbank Syndicate Management has changed its name to XL Brockbank. The new name in...
Goodfellow: MPPI rethink.
Mortgage payment protection insurance provider The Goodfellow Group has stopped providing wholesale ...
Upwardly mobile.
There is a steady growth in the high net worth market as more and more people become eligible for this insurance. David Fanning investigates what this may mean for the industry.
Appointment at Ward Evans.
Ward Evans has made three appointments. Christopher Oakland joins as corporate independent financial...
Good job prospects predicted.
The outlook continues to look bright for job prospects in the insurance industry, with 41% of all em...
Euclidian pulls out.
Lloyd's insurer Euclidian, which last year became the first integrated Lloyd's vehicle to be bought ...
Willis Commercial plans intermediary acquisition campaign.
Willis Commercial Network will embark on a campaign next year to help its regional broker membership...
Towergate: mid net worth launch.
Towergate Strovers, part of the Towergate Underwriting Group, has launched Goldmark, a household pro...
NOP survey drives home safety message.
A survey, commissioned by Zurich Insurance, has found 50% of men have admitted to driving when they ...
Appointment at Chubb Europe.
Chubb Europe has appointed Ranald Munro (above) as Chubb insurance company of Europe general counsel...
Appointment at Heath Lambert.
Heath Lambert has made a string of promotions in its Wakefield office. Jane Crummack (above left) ha...
Ringing the changes.
Marsh has restructured its UK commercial operation following two recent mega-mergers. Tim Collison spoke to Joe Grogan about the strategy behind the new Advantage operation and Marsh's attitude to the SME sector.
Privilege ups net stakes.
Non-standard insurer Privilege has made a bid for the online motor market by launching an online "qu...
Miller seeks intellectual brokers.
Lloyd's broker The Miller Insurance Group is seeking to sell intellectual property insurance via pro...
Travel policy update for Chubb.
Chubb Europe has updated its annual travel insurance, available to Masterpiece policyholders. The...
Influence your local MP.
The flooding in the south east of England has brought insurance to the forefront of the public's mind. With the general election looming, it will be interesting to see how MPs react.
Driving force.
There are profitable opportunities in the coach and minibus market if brokers and insurers work together towards an aim of reducing costs for both them and the client, says Brian Chapman.
Appointment at Chartwell.
Chartwell has taken on Neil Baxter as an account executive. He leaves AON after 10 years in both the...
Hiscox exhibits watercolours.
High net worth insurer Hiscox is exhibiting a collection of watercolours by Max Mosscrop at its art ...
Misys sets up market portal.
Misys has joined forces with Allianz Cornhill, Axa, Groupama, Norwich Union, Royal & Sun Alliance an...
The benefits of a small firm.
Q: I am thinking about introducing a benefits package for staff. As we are only a small firm of abou...
To affinities and beyond.
The emphasis for affinity schemes is altering and the focus expanding. Some brokers are choosing to embrace this change while others express reservations, as Diane Smyth reports.
Caution: men at work.
The construction industry has very obvious dangers attached to it, but too many contractors are not taking health and safety seriously. Simon Threadgold reports on the need for sound risk management.
Appointment at PJ Hayman & Company.
Philip Watson has been appointed as general manager. Previously Mr Watson was director at John Charc...