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Acquisition by SBJ Global Risks
The management of SBJ Global Risks have agreed to acquire, subject to regulatory approval, 100% of t...
Membership Skills Survey
Two thirds of people in insurance and financial services believe the sector should remain committed ...
Nice 1 launches two new resource sites
Nice 1 has launched two new resource sites for its authorised Theft Protect intermediaries. The Brok...
Lloyd Hanks to head up Origin
In addition to his other industry roles, ex-Allianz commercial manager Lloyd Hanks will head up Orig...
Comparison site presence cements brand awareness, experts urge
Product placement on insurance comparison sites could help drive broker business by increasing brand...
'Outstanding performance': Axa CEO defends UK regulator
The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) performance is "outstanding" in comparison to its continent...
Staggered payment scheme to ease cashflow
Angel Underwriting has launched an interest-free direct debit payment scheme across its full product...
Bluefin acquires Lakeland Insurance Advisers
Bluefin Insurance Services has taken a further step in its expansion strategy by acquiring the gener...
Insurecom launches new software version
Insurecom has launched a new version of its TAM broker software, tamUK. The release marks the first ...
CFH Total Document Management introduces Docmail
CFH Total Document Management has introduced Docmail, allowing brokers to send client letters, polic...
Defaqto report
Insurers must decide whether to write for profit or market share, Defaqto has warned in its report: ...
Towergate subsidiaries secure new members
Towergate subsidiaries Broker Network and Countrywide secured 100 new members in 2009 as the recessi...
Westfield Health opens information portal
Health cash plan provider Westfield Health has opened an information and support portal for insuranc...
Insurance rates in the UK continue to fall
Insurance rates in the UK continued to fall, but at a slower rate, across all major lines of busines...
Burglary rise sparks anti-theft team
In light of recent Home Office statistics on burglaries, Home & Legacy has partnered with forensic s...
Soundbytes
What is Durell's Web-link (for house and motor quotes)? It's a ready-made module to add motor and h...
Allianz Global appoints new team of underwriters
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has entered the UK professional indemnity market by appointing ...
The CII sets up task force
The Chartered Insurance Institute has set up a task force of senior general insurance practitioners ...
Groupama hopes web facelift will give it competitive edge
Groupama has improved its online services and capabilities for its broker partners as part of a majo...
Insurance fraud boom
The recession has been driving people and companies to desperate measures and causing a new insuranc...
Biba launches collection of business support documents
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched a collection of business resilience s...
Tidd makes comeback with non-executive role at TLSS
Steve Tidd, former chief executive of GHL Europe, has resurfaced following a year out of the industr...
Biba progresses in push for IMD harmonisation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) will meet with the European Commission's (EC) seni...
Biba research reveals reduction of cover
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) research has revealed that brokers have seen both comm...