News
Appointment at Chubb.
Ronald Munro has been appointed head of external affairs for Europe at Chubb. Mr Munro joined the in...
Source of business.
With outsourcing companies now able to perform a wide range of functions, even the smallest broker can benefit from the facilities on offer, says Simon Threadgold.
E-Commerce Watch.
Pinnacle Pet Healthcare will soon be offering lifetime pet insurance quotes on the National Veterina...
Counting on cash flow.
The strong pound is having a negative effect on the cash flow of the UK's manufacturing businesses. This is where premium finance can be a great boon - and there are benefits for the broker too. Steve Banner explains.
Dickson picks up Chartwell risks.
London broker Dickson Manchester has secured renewal rights on all Chartwell business that Hiscox ca...
Appointment at Weather Direct.
Russell Collier has been appointed manager at Weather Direct, the new weather risk division of broke...
A priceless opportunity.
The launch of the General Insurance Standards Council had the full support of the government. However, the GISC has a long way to go and it will need all the help it can get.
CDL extends online directory.
Cheshire Datasystems Limited (CDL) has exclusively confirmed to PB that its online directory of brok...
Appointment at Policy Master.
Former chairman and managing director of Quotel Mike Anstee has joined Policy Master as a non-execut...
Appointment at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain has appointed Mark Kendall to its construction and physical risks team. ...
Winning ways.
Hanover Park's recent award wins have not fazed group md Keith Peraux. He talks to Diane Smyth about the company's ongoing plans for success and its refreshing attitude to management and growth.
Appointment at Plexus Online.
E-commerce claims and repair outfit Plexus Online has hired Rayne Ward as business development manag...
Highway motor on HighCo transfer list.
Ockham Holdings is seeking to raise enough capital to enable it to transfer all of its motor insuran...
Drunks hit the headlines again.
Drunk and disorderly - a topical subject. How will the High Court rule on cases where an individual suffers from self-related injuries caused by excessive drinking?
NIG gets down to business.
NIG has launched a package tailored specifically for small businesses, in response to requests from ...
Appointment at Rarrigini & Rosso.
Simon Horswell has moved from TIFCO to Rarrigini & Rosso. He takes up the position of sales director...
Marsh employees rave about fine cuisine.
A BBC film crew descended on the Norwich office of Marsh last month to discover why employees were r...
Insurance on the net is no doddle.
Inspop.com provides a very interesting case study of setting up a dotcom business. Many new start-up...
Appointment at CNA Maritime.
CNA Maritime has appointed Howard Potter as underwriting manager of its Birmingham office. He was pr...
CII chartered broker title on the horizon.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved a step closer to approving the title Chartered Insurance...
BIBA delays net launch.
The British Insurance Brokers Association has been forced to delay the launch of its internet soluti...
Slack takes boat engine breakdown cover on board for Road Runner.
Mike Slack, chairman and managing director of the Road Runner Group, is behind a new policy covering...
NACHO seeks to build bridges.
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the formation of new trade association the National...
Paddick condemns GISC rulebook.
Andrew Paddick, director general of the Institute of Insurance Brokers, has accused the General Insu...