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Send in a specialist.
Brokers in the high net worth sector need to ensure their clients' homes are adequately insured. A specialist appraiser is crucial in the accurate assessment of the sum insured for both buildings and contents, says Bill Baker.
Problems again at annual conference.
It would appear that, once again, problems with hotels provided light relief at BIBA's annual confer...
Experian launches insurance internet package
Information solutions provider Experian has launched an Internet-enabled insurance quotation system d...
Road Runner survey highlights brokers' technophobia
A disturbing 73% of brokers and intermediaries do not have access to the Internet at their place of b...
Insureright attracts enough brokers for licence
Andrew Paddick claims to have signed up 5% of the personal lines broker market to his Internet initia...
Camberford Law acquires EJ Welton
Insurance broker, Camberford Law has acquired EJ Welton and Company from the Willis Group, marking it...
IBRC to continue as self-regulatory body
In a direct challenge to the authority of the General Insurance Standards Council, The Institute of I...
QBE intervenes in Limit merger
The proposed merger between Lloyd's syndicates, Limit and Wellington has been thrown into uncertainty...
Bennetts goes live with online facility
Bennetts Insurance Specialists' online quote facility has gone live following an official launch by m...
Groupama commits to full cycle EDI
Groupama Personal Insurances has announced it will only accept private car new business if it is tran...
New legal cover for BIBA members
Eastgate Assistance has launched an enhanced Family Legal Protection policy for members of the Britis...
Folgate opens Birmingham office
Folgate opens Birmingham office Folgate has opened its first regional office, following the ...
Good job prospects in insurance
Job prospects within the insurance sector are strong for the second quarter of 2000, according to Man...
Brokers sign up for InsurE-com
InsurE-com, the new broker market Internet trading Initiative, has received more than 230 registratio...
Hiscox develops policy.
Hiscox has developed a policy to protect against unanticipated copyright claims on music. Sold exclu...
Woolf reforms: a year on.
Last year's Woolf reforms have resulted in wide spread change in work practices among brokers and insurers. What is needed now is consistency in the way cases are judged. Shona Cronin reports.
Iron Trades pulls out of provincial market
Iron Trade is withrawing from the motor market and ceasing to trade with provincial intermediaries, f...
Insurers spared claims costs rise.
Insurers have been spared exorbitant increases in claims costs following the Court of Appeal's decis...
Principal role.
The principal's role is pivotal to the success of any company, if the balance is right, the principal will provide direction and encouragement enabling the company and staff to achieve its full potential, says Jennifer Jarrett.
Spencer quits as MD.
Edgar Hamilton's managing director Kevin Spencer has announced his resignation and will leave the co...
Shock of the new.
Despite a steady flow of claims, rates for architect's professional indemnity cover have remained low over the last few years. However, recent legislation could force up premiums, says Simon Threadgold.
E-Commerce Watch.
The Association of British Insurers has published its Best Practice Guide to the Internet for insure...
Sowing the seeds of choice.
Mergers and acquisitions have robbed the market of choice. Now Lloyd's, among others, has recognised that for the industry to thrive, new blood is needed urgently.
Aon Corporation offers online credit insurance to brokers.
Aon Corporation has launched an underwriting agency for credit and political risk insurance which wi...