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Swinton boosts its IT
Independent insurance broker Swinton has chosen CSC as its sole provider of broking applications for ...
Fighting against the tide.
The industry is knee-deep dealing with the tidal wave of claims following September 11 and in trying to convince the Inland Revenue that reserves are not merely hidden profits.
Preparing for policy changes after the US terror attacks.
Q: Are the events of September 11 going to fundamentally change the terrorism or war exclusion contained in commercial and domestic policies?
Norwich Union taps into mid net worth.
Norwich Union has launched its first new product since its merger with CGU in 2000. The insurer-g...
Hanover Park set for expansion.
London broker Hanover Park is set to expand its wholesaling and niche businesses, after selling its ...
Brokersure offers system.
Brokersure is offering commercial lines free of charge to Total Solutions, its Windows-based back of...
RSA considers bonus.
Royal & SunAlliance is considering giving brokers access to the lifetime no-claims bonus it has just...
Dial Direct first step in Budget's growth plans.
Budget Financial Services aims to have 120,000 more policies on its books by the end of next year. ...
Appointment at SPSInfoquest.
SPSInfoquest has appointed Jim Baty as non-executive deputy chairman. He previously held senior mana...
Fortis postcode rating.
Fortis Insurance has introduced full postcode rating on its household insurance for more accurate as...
RSA makes cancellations.
Royal & SunAlliance UK Commercial is to cancel a number of non-broker agencies at the end of Novembe...
Four broker networks get tied up with technology.
Broker Networks are offering brokers fast-track access to software, with four announcing technology ...
RSA snaps up coverclick.com
Royal and SunAlliance has bought online credit insurance provider coverclick.com. Coverclick.com, w...
Broker networks fast-track technology
Broker networks are offering brokers fast-track access to software, with four networks announcing tec...
30% broker commission.
Longford Insurance Schemes, which runs Chauffeurplan, is celebrating its 30th birthday by offering b...
ProFin offers online credit cover.
Royal & SunAlliance's specialist commercial risks unit ProFin has launched the UK's first online cre...
Which? approves Marsh.
Which? Magazine has named Marsh Affinity's Help the Aged motor insurance a best buy for the 60-75 ag...
Beware of uneven roads ahead.
Brokers' revenues are being reduced by the increasing tendency for insurers to offer automatic ULR and the trend towards after-the-event cover. Simon Threadgold highlights the potential hazards of the mixed signals currently being sent by the industry.
SFS pushes EDI initiative.
Sirius Financial Systems has kicked off a drive to get more insurers onto full electronic data inter...
Making do with leftovers.
Even before the attacks on the US, the dearth of capacity in the insurance industry was something to keep an eye on. Is it also something that could be avoided? Is it possible that a good dose of realism and effective pricing would help save the day?
AF targets stock exchange.
South African insurance broker Alexander Forbes is to make an application for a listing on the Londo...
Small companies miss stakeholder deadline
More than 200 000 companies could face fines totalling £10bn, after failing arrange a stakeholder pen...
Hanover Park focuses on insurance
London broker Hanover Park is set to expand its wholesaling and niche businesses, after selling its f...
Appointment at Friends Provident.
Jim Henning has become investment marketing manager at Friends Provident. He will be based in the Sa...