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Treasury move could signal new chapter in broker trade
A proposal to modernise the governance arrangements of Lloyd's and remove trading restrictions could...
Microsoft reveals plans
Microsoft has revealed plans to launch the London Market Network, a group of companies formed to off...
Marsh warns firms may be under-prepared
Marsh has warned that some London firms may be under-prepared for a terrorist attack. A survey condu...
Equity Insurance acquires Holsworthy Insurance
Equity Insurance Group has acquired Devon broker Holsworthy Insurance Services for an undisclosed fi...
March
IAG UK's Equity Red Star company boosted its regional presence with the opening of two satellite off...
Technology provider sees growth potential in UK insurance market
Zylog Systems has teamed up with software house Anodas Software in a bid to enhance its presence in ...
BGL Group installs Polaris ProductWriter
The BGL Group has installed an industry standard underwriting and rating engine, Polaris ProductWrit...
IAG's UK Operation acquires Barnett & Barnett
IAG's UK Operation has acquired Isleworth-based Barnett & Barnett and its subsidiaries. Established ...
Giles Insurance makes three acquisitions
Giles Insurance Brokers has made three acquisitions following the £500m private equity investment in...
Willis establishes subsidiary network
Willis has established Willis N2 - a subsidiary network aimed at giving community brokers access to ...
Spedding Goldthorpe joins TBN
West-Yorkshire-based Spedding Goldthorpe has joined the Broker Network (TBN). The group also recentl...
Risk perspectives - Education is the best bet
It is typical for businesses to get much of their health & safety (H&S) advice from a broker, but ho...
Firms partner to deliver clear trading message
Xchanging and Web Connectivity have teamed up to give brokers and underwriters the option of receivi...
Are new start-ups essential?
Are new start-ups essential for the survival of the broking market? Yes 50.7% No 28.2% Unsure 23....
Smaller businesses exposed to legal action
Nearly two-thirds of smaller businesses are leaving themselves exposed to legal action from their em...
Insurance executives feel confident
Insurance executives are feeling very confident about their ability to manage risks and opportunitie...
Markel International promotes Jeremy Brazil
Markel International has promoted Jeremy Brazil to active underwriter of Syndicate 3000. Since 2005,...
FSnet-Insurance website launched
A new website, FSnet-Insurance, has been launched for the insurance sector to access existing resour...
Brit Insurance establishes presence in Northern Ireland
Brit Insurance has established an underwriting presence in Northern Ireland with the appointments of...
Brokers advised to check clients' liability cover ahead of law change
A recent study by Venture Preference (VP) has revealed that many care home managers and owners remai...
Ace launches Ace PFI
Ace has launched Ace PFI, a fully integrated insurance solution providing cover and risk management ...
New research commissioned by Response One
New research commissioned by Response One has examined the relative effectiveness of different adver...
Square Mile Broking - Sanctuary in sentiment
The theories have now stopped and the doing is well underway. Now that we are into our first month's...
Case for reform go-ahead grows
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has joined with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI...