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Deserving of recognition?
Brokers, this is your last chance to enter the UK Broker Awards 2009 as the deadline for entries is ...
Two day conference
Do you think Biba is right to reduce next year's conference to two days instead of three? Yes: 42.9...
Management walkout is no big deal, assures Giles CEO
Chris Giles, chief executive of Giles, has played down the departure of the founding directors of He...
Allianz announces quote system has gone live
Allianz has recently announced that its new small to medium-sized enterprise quote system has gone l...
Cardinus launches dedicated e-commerce website
THB Group's risk management subsidiary, Cardinus, has launched a dedicated e-commerce website focuse...
Small Broker Focus - Trust me, I'm an insurance broker
Regular readers of the insurance press cannot fail to have noticed the countless articles on issues ...
GWP grows despite profit dip
Allianz Insurance has seen a slight drop in its pre-tax operating profits, coming in at £41.1m in th...
Market forecasts premium plunge
UK companies renewing insurance in Q2 could be paying equal or less premium with just 50% of underwr...
Heath Lambert surrenders and settles on less contentious tag
Heath Lambert is in the process of trademarking a new marketing slogan in the wake of its public dis...
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...