News
Dream boat.
The boats may be to die for, but the market for insurance is not so ideal. Andrew Newman says rates are still too low, the sector is overcrowded and theft is still a significant problem.
GISC in further consultation.
The General Insurance Standards Council is to hold a series of seminars in the autumn, as part of ph...
Iron Trade's new electronic cover increases the voltage.
Iron Trades has launched a new policy for electronic manufacturers, suppliers, and related industrie...
"Carnival Against Capitalism" demonstrators.
Last month, brokers and insurers in the city of London braced themselves for direct attacks from dem...
Francis aims to raise ABI profile.
Mary Francis, who took over from Mark Boleat last month as director general of the Association of Br...
SIF scrapped in favour of open market options.
The Law Society has abandoned its mutual insurance scheme - the Solicitors Indemnity Fund - in favou...
Before you sign on the dotted line ...
Buying or selling a business can be a very tricky procedure. Jennifer Jarrett says that choosing the right solicitor and making sure the contract is drawn up properly are absolutely vital.
Exclusive - RSA restructuring means 400 job losses by year end.[QQ]
A total of 400 jobs will be lost as a result of the restructuring of Royal & SunAlliance's commercia...
Options widen in travel sector.
Both Royal & SunAlliance and Norman Insurance have stepped up their activities in the travel market....
Exclusive - Burke Ford buys Swire Renshaw.
Lloyd's broker, Burke Ford Insurance Group has acquired the Swire Renshaw Group and financial servic...
Guide to Internet's finance services published.
Computer Sciences Corporation has created a survivors' guide to virtual finance in the 21st century....
Vote of confidence.
Swiss Re's recent market survey finds that brokers are still holding their own, despite unsettling industry changes, says Tim Collison.
David Worsfold.
The Widows' demutualisation poses a challenge to the new Scottish Parliament.
Appointment at Layton Blackam.
Jonathan Quaile, has been made client manager within Layton Blackam Group Corporate Risks Division i...
Hayes Parsons shuffle.
Management changes at Hayes Parsons will see company founder George Hayes becoming group chairman an...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has made Glen Gillam (above) senior sales inspector at the company's Leicester...
Internet use, according to survey.
Almost three quarters of commercial lines brokers are either using, or planning to use, the Internet...
Appointment at Alwen Hough Johnson.
Phillip Sims has rejoined the marine team of Lloyd's broker Alwen Hough Johnson. Mr Sims had previou...
Farmers benefit from Greenbelt.
RK Harrison Insurance Brokers has launched a new range farming policies designed to cater for the gr...
Compass points the way.
IGI Underwriting has re-branded Compass Certificate Scheme as Compass Underwriting to raise broker a...
Appointment at Royal & SunAlliance.
Royal & SunAlliance has made several appointments as a result of its restructuring. Duncan Boyle, cu...
Les McIntosh.
Much-awaited customer-oriented developments by Misys have given its products added-value in the broker software arena.
Arnott enters top four with Century.
Arnott Group Holdings has completed the acquisition of Century Insurance Centres for an undisclosed ...
Appointment at the Towergate Underwriting Group.
Several new appointments have been made within the Towergate Underwriting Group. Alan Peel has been ...