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Investors mull short-term returns as VC funds dry up
The venture capitalist (VC) funds that assist major acquisitions have started to dry up and will now...
EIS looks for fresh start with name change
Troubled Erinaceous Insurance Services (EIS) has revealed it is set to change its name to Barbon Ins...
THB unveils additional office space at London base
THB has unveiled more than 16,000 square feet of additional office space at its London base in Leade...
Coverzones launched to cater for commercial sector
An online hybrid has been launched to cater for the commercial sector. Coverzones will focus on the ...
Group expands Welsh footprint
The Towergate 'family' has made a further push into the Welsh broking market with the acquisition of...
Westfield Health launches bespoke cash-plan quote engine for employers
Westfield Health has launched a quote engine for brokers that will assist companies in constructing ...
Expert calls for brokers to jump on the aggregator bandwagon
Brokers should seek ways to work with aggregators and invest in their technology, according to an in...
Square Mile broking - Trading or training?
Dominic D'Inverno and David Garrad of Square Mile Broking. Having spent some of the last month fina...
Risk perspectives - Age can be a matter of concern
Steve Palmer is motor operations manager at Norwich Union Risk Services
Moorhouse adds office product to Xbroker
Independent broker Moorhouse has added an office product to Xbroker, its online broker quotation pla...
Take on technology
An online presence should not only be part of a broker's technology strategy, it should be at the he...
Zurich launches freight liability product
Zurich has launched a freight liability product to supplement its marine cargo policy, which was lau...
New revenue stream in gadgets
Brokers are missing out on a revenue opportunity by not offering insurances on the new generation of...
Brit Insurance invests in Xbridge
Brit Insurance has made a £7m investment in Xbridge, giving the insurer a 38% interest in the busine...
SSP joins broker divisions to break down service boundaries
Software Solutions Partners (SPP) has combined its two broker divisions in line with changing market...
Lloyd's warns of future liability crisis
Businesses could be facing a future liability crisis if they fail to recognise current litigation is...
Marsh creates specialist international placement broker
Marsh has created an international placement broker for property and casualty risks. Mark Gregory, currently UK head of Marsh’s Global Placement operations, will be CEO of Bowring Marsh, reporting to Alexander Moczarski, president of the International…
FSA sets out outcomes in its Annual Report
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its Annual Report for the year 2007/08.
Groupama Healthcare urges wider use of technology
Groupama Healthcare has called for the wider adoption of technology within the health insurance sector to help brokers and intermediaries reduce costs, cut duplication, save time and improve service standards to policyholders. The call comes as Groupama…
Title insurance set to soar, says provider
London & European today forecast a surge in the uptake of title insurance policies by prime lenders, in particular building societies.
Young drivers pay more to insure their cars
The new Equalities Bill, being introduced by the Government to tackle age-based prejudice, could have far reaching consequences for the car insurance industry, according to uSwitch.com. Currently, although young drivers (aged 17-25) make up only 7% of…
Brightside Group acquires Group Direct and Injury QED
In a statement issued to the London Stock Exchange Brightside Group, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Group Direct and its associated companies, and Injury QED. The announcement follows a General Meeting of shareholders on Friday 27th…
Giles continues expansion in Wales
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the successful completion of its first Newport acquisition, Hancock General Insurance Services.
Allianz engineering offers advice to cut energy bills
Allianz Engineering is advising clients of ways in which they can cut their energy bills and carbon emissions and potentially save up to £80,000 per annum or 15% of their annual energy spend.