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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...
Rise in law cover take-up.
The introduction of the Access to Justice Act 1999 this month could lead to a situation where insure...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
AIG Europe has recruited Jeffery Malkovsky (above) as assistant regional president for its UK/Irelan...
Hot property.
Food processing plants have been victim to some of the worst commercial fires in recent years. David Martin looks at why such premises are so vulnerable.
RTAs - proceed with caution.
Road accident cases are far from straight forward, which is why the broker needs to be aware of the complications that can arise.
Spy in the cab.
Human error is the biggest problem facing fleet managers and insurers. In order to combat this, Julie Rodilosso says the market is turning to new hi-tech gadgetry.
The shipping news.
The commercial broker has no excuse not to become involved in the lucrative class of marine cargo insurance. While it may seem complicated, John Watson says sound, basic knowledge and a few good contacts can produce results.
Cream of the crop.
John Lawson, managing director of the Creamer Group, attributes the broker's success to its ability to offer specialist cover while maintaining a diverse client base. He talks to Shona Cronin.
Exclusive - Wood raids Direct Line to staff new esure venture.
Peter Wood has raided Direct Line's senior management and rounded up former managers from the direct...
PXRE outfit targets SMEs.
PXRE managing agency has set up a new service company - PXRE Insurance Services - to target the prov...
Exclusive - Norman changes name in time for Net launch.
Norman Insurance will unveil its new name as MMA on 27 April, in line with that of its French parent...
Give your company a shot of new blood.
Q: My business currently takes the form of a partnership of three. One is wishing to retire, and we ...
Highway: Fairplay for offenders.
Highway is targeting people with convictions with the launch of its Fairplay Home Insurance policy. ...
Appointment at Eastgate.
Peter Thomas and Tony Sayer join Eastgate's new legal and medical services team as commercial develo...