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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…
Reportage - state of the market: A very British coup
Unlike our continental cousins, buying insurance online has become de rigeur for the UK public - but it is not all doom and gloom for personal lines brokers. Louise Meeson reports on the state of market.
BIBA 2010: What did you miss?
Catch up with all the news from the British Insurance Broker’s Association conference.
Video: Industry leaders' views of the Lib-Con government
Liz McMahon talks to key industry figures at the recent Biba conference to garner opinion on the new coalition Government and the impact it may have on the insurance industry.
Lloyd's broker PYV and RSA launch new PI scheme
PYV, the Lloyd’s and specialist professional indemnity (PI) insurance broker, and RSA have launched a new PI scheme for appointed representatives of Sesame and Sesame Direct members.
RSA grows in Q1
RSA has added premiums in both personal and commercial lines
News: RSA set on becoming top three player despite industry doubt
RSA has vowed to get its small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) offering right as the market expressed scepticism that it could deliver on its ambition to become a top three player in the sector.
HSB expands Midlands office
Specialist insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to help expand its presence in the Midlands.
RSA and Axa named as potential bidders for Quinn, according to reports
Dutch insurance giant Eureko, RSA and Axa have been named among the 20 or so predators circling the Quinn Insurance group, according to reports in Ireland.
APC raids NIG for senior underwriter
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has hired Chris Page as senior underwriter.
Technology: All aboard the IT express
Emmanuel Kenning looks at PowerPlace's efforts to move the broker market towards a growing technological presence in commercial lines
New finance director for HSB
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Steve Worrall to the position of finance director
High-net-worth - A broker bypass?
Traditionally, HNW individuals have sought advice from brokers to insure their most valued assets. Louise Meeson asks where the increasingly popular method of buying online leaves the intermediary.
NIG raids RSA for head of property owners team
NIG has announced the appointment of Stewart Anderson from RSA to lead the team developing a new UK wide property owners offering.
1 Answer Network releases online mid-HNW offering
1 Answer Network has launched a new RSA-backed online product aimed at the ‘mid high-net-worth’ sector.
Former RSA UK CEO McIntyre to join Fortis
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
RSA creates new sales and broker relationship role
Nigel Spencer, previously Contour leader, has been appointed to the newly-created role of regional sales manager of RSA Global.
RSA announces £30m impact of Chile earthquake
RSA, a leading insurer in Chile, has announced an expected financial impact of £30m, net of reinsurance, for claims arising from the earthquake.
Arag raids DAS and RSA for new hires
Bristol-based legal insurance firm Arag UK continues its recruitment drive with two further appointments.
PowerPlace develops its RSA and NIG offering
PowerPlace has announced the launch of RSA’s motor trade along with pubs & restaurants from NIG on its online commercial insurance marketplace.