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St Paul in medical drive with launch of doctors' PI cover.
St Paul International Insurance is entering into direct competition with the medical defence organis...
IGI makes plans for contingency.
IGI Underwriting Agencies has entered the contingency market with the recruitment of a specialist un...
Engineering change.
The engineering insurance sector has seen major upheavals over the last year but now the dust is settling and the future is looking brighter says David Fanning.
Will new IIB hallmark add to confusion?
Raising awareness of the professionalism of insurance brokers among consumers has always been a key ...
London Stock Exchange.
Following its listing on the London Stock Exchange last July, Policy Master has turned in its first ...
Appointment at Lawclub Legal Protection.
Lawclub Legal Protection has increased its sales force with the appointment of four new business dev...
RSA merges fleet products in focus on risk management.
In a move towards a greater focus on risk management, Royal & SunAlliance has merged its two fleet p...
Local heroes.
Stockton-on-Tees broker Willett & Ross has built up a thriving business through its understanding of local markets and participation in the Broker Alliance. Managing director Mike Willett talks to Tim Collison.
IIB logo to symbolise quality.
In a bid to promote the professionalism of its members, the Institute of Insurance Brokers has devis...
Devitt snaps up awards.
Devitt Insurance Services, the east London-based insurance broker, has won two of the 12 categories ...
Travelcare now gives miles more for your money.
Bishopsgate Insurance has made several amendments to its Travelcare insurance policy while maintaini...
Royal & SunAlliance has expanded.
Royal & SunAlliance has expanded its Choices household product range with the introduction of Choice...
Royal & Sun Alliance.
Royal & SunAlliance has entered into a two-year sponsorship deal with the British Sports Trust. The ...
Nordstern branches out with Axa's support.
Nordstern is to expand its activities in the high net worth market following the takeover of the com...
You may have to sue.
Taking a company or your employer to court is an expensive business. Simon Threadgold says that, for most people, litigation is only possible with legal expenses insurance.
Car trouble.
Private car insurance is still a very tough market, and the introduction of the Woolf reforms is likely to compound the situation. As a result, some insurers are taking pro-active measures in a bid to ride out the storm, says Andrew Newman.
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has appointed Dave Parry as key account manager. He will be responsible for a ...
C&G says new Nest home cover will give its brokers the edge.
Bradford-based insurer Congregational & General has launched a new bedroom-rated home product. Calle...
Colin Calder.
As the demands imposed on brokers become ever greater, they are expecting more practical help from product providers. Insurers will see the benefits of offering help.
Appointment at Amicus Legal.
Richard Finan, formerly sales development manager at Eastgate Assistance has been appointed sales an...
LTC - public opinion.
Swiss Re Life & Health's research on long-term care has found that three-quarters of respondents wou...
Appointment at Premium Credit.
Premium Credit has made two new appointments at its new Specialised Professional Indemnity Division....
Broker and intermediary titles could remain under GISC rules.
Chris Woodburn, the newly appointed chief executive of the General Insurance Standards Council (GISC...
Turn on to the youth market.
Covering young drivers has, in the past, been an unpopular risk for insurers. However, several underwriters are targeting this niche market, and are offering more realistic rates, says Andrew Newman.