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QBE set to double commercial property book
QBE looks set to double the size of its commercial property book as it closes in on a deal that could see it snatch £40m worth of business from Axa, Insurance Age has learnt.
NIG raids Zurich for new head of key accounts
Insurer NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts. Reporting to NIG’s director of sales and distribution, Dave Parry (pictured), he will be responsible for developing the key account proposition and distribution strategies and managing the…
MMA reveals new regional team
Broker insurer MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford.
Schemes: British Insurance MPPI offering
Towergate-owned British Insurance has launched a new mortgage payment protection insurance policy.
Schemes: Misfuelling errors targeted
Claims management solutions business Complectus has developed a product with Axa Assistance, which aims to get drivers mobile again after misfuelling their vehicle.
Schemes: Semploy Extra boosts trades
Fortis UK has introduced Semploy Extra following a review of its existing Semploy offering - a liability-based product for the self-employed.
Product launches: HSB equipment policy launched
HSB Engineering Insurance has launched an equipment breakdown product that aims to address the green issues faced by businesses, helping them reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy efficiency savings.
Schemes: Allianz Insurance engineers R K Harrison contract win
Allianz Insurance has landed a five-year contract to underwrite wholesale broker R K Harrison's print and engineering schemes as the broker looks to broaden its appetite in the sector.
Polly C
The British Insurance Brokers Association's (Biba) annual conference always provides Polly with a plethora of titbits and this year was certainly no different. It was a gamble to hold it in London as there had been fears that the accompanying social…
News review: May
Former insurance broker turned MP, Andrew Stephenson, described being an intermediary under the labour Government as a "nightmare".
E-commerce: Avanade's CRM solution aims to boost brokers
A new customer relationship management (CRM) solution has been released, which aims to maximise broker sales and cut the time it takes to train new staff.
E-commerce: Home & Legacy motor system to slash quote turnaround time
An online system that pledges to slash turnaround times for mid to high-net-worth motor quotes by more than half has been introduced to the market.
E-commerce: Real-time rating solution is revolutionary, says Aviva
Aviva claims to have "revolutionised" personal lines pricing after joining with Open GI to launch a real-time rating solution for brokers.
E-commerce: Coverzones revival to spark more aggregator integration
The re-launch of Coverzones, which was recently saved from administration, could trigger greater integration between commercial and personal aggregators, following overtures from its chief executive.
E-commerce: MMA products made available on SSP platform
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has made its Master Tradesman and offices and surgeries products available online to brokers via the SSP platform.
Risk management/claims: Halifax tops the league of UK business crime hotspots
Halifax has been named as the UK's top business crime hotspot for the second consecutive year, with one in 15 companies having made a claim last year compared with a national average of one in 37.
Risk management/claims: CLS launches accident management service
Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) has launched a one-call accident management service for brokers and insurers.
Risk management/claims: FSA in warning over bribery and corruption controls
Commercial brokers risk imprisonment and unlimited fines if they do not strengthen their anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls.
Product launches: APC extends niche product
APC has rolled out specialist cover for estate agents and letting agents to its entire agency base.
Schemes: Scheme boom to drive down rates
Commercial affinity schemes are growing in popularity but increased competition could have a detrimental impact on rates.
Competition: World Cup fever
As England, the only home nation to appear at the South Africa World Cup, prepares for kick-off, we are running an accumulator competition in association with Equity Red Star.