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A clear, focused strategy.
Although Investec is a subsidiary of a global group, it attributes its success to broking local and niche business, Paul Anscomb tells Shona Cronin.
Uncaring' telephone systems send snubs down the line.
I refer to I D Bevan-Mogg's letter in your October issue (p17). Today I actually got through to th...
St Paul snaps-up NU portfolio.
St Paul has bought the renewal rights to Norwich Union's professional indemnity portfolio. The busin...
Appointment at Thompson Heath & Bond.
Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath & Bond has promoted Barry Harding to its board of directors. Mr Hardin...
Appointment at Heath Insurance Services.
Heath Insurance Services has appointed Jaye Ridley as an account executive. He joined Heath last yea...
Fleet UK unveils 2-year contract.
Fleet UK, part of marketing company Rarrigini & Rosso, is offering selected brokers a two-year under...
Environment Agency embarks on awareness campaign.
The Environment Agency has embarked on a £2m, three-year awareness campaign to highlight the dangers...
Licenced to drill.
As a growing number of dentists refuse to take NHS patients, more and more people are turning to private dental insurance to cover their needs, says Tim Collison.
Just when you thought it was safe ...
The hazards associated with making a film are unpredictable, so brokers working in this sector need to have their wits about them to avoid the perils lurking, says Shona Cronin.
First acquisition for Chartside.
A new company is aiming to create an insurance broking group worth £10m in gross written premium wit...
Avon responds to calls for property cover changes.
Avon Insurance has upgraded its property owners product following a extensive survey of broker requi...
Appointment at QBE International Insurance.
Marion Brown has been recruited by QBE International to head its new alternative risk transfer divis...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill International.
David Hall has been appointed national broker manager for Allianz Cornhill International. The divisi...
Surveying the risks.
The levels of risk involved in chartered surveying are unpredictable and so it pays for insurers to be cautious when underwriting professional indemnity, says Simon Threadgold.
Appointment at AIG Europe.
AIG Europe has made two senior appointments in the Accident and Health Division to boost its volunta...
BIBA survey finds brokers unhappy with insurer service.
Insurers are failing to provide adequate service for their brokers, according to research by the Bri...
Security in numbers.
Two leading security inspection organisations are merging to strengthen their market positions. Foll...
Exclusive - New auditor angers brokers.
Recently formed intermediary auditing company The Insurance Monitoring Group has been forced to back...
Motor insurance premiums are continuing to rise.
Motor insurance premiums are continuing to rise, with some insurers increasing rates on certain risk...
IIB conference hits the road.
This year's IIB conference has taken the form of a roadshow, which set out last month to update members on its new initiatives. Tim Collison reports.
Slack dismisses warning of £75m shortfall as 'fantasy'.
Mike Slack, chairman of the Association of Insurance Intermediaries & Brokers, has dismissed The Bro...
Appointment at CNA Insurance.
CNA Insurance (Europe) has added to its London underwriting team with the appointment of Adam Mason ...
Arson - all in the mind?
According to research conducted by the Arson Prevention Bureau, nearly 20% of convicted arsonists ar...
CGU explains Internet benefits to provincial brokers.
CGU has taken to the road to explain the benefits of the Internet as a sales and communication chann...