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Highway to new broker relations.
Highway's split with Edgar Hamilton has come as a result of changes in the motor market. The syndicate is planning to improve its services for brokers and, ultimately, the client.
Fighting fit?
Statistics show a rise in the number of people unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury. As state support dwindles, private insurance is shaping up as the best option, says Keith Sankey.
Appointment at BIB Underwriters.
BIB Underwriters has appointed Andrew Spencer as underwriting supervisor. He previously worked for G...
The start of an epidemic?
The case of Edgar Hamilton v the Highway Syndicate could be the first symptom of a feverish debate on the ownership of business.
Broker Direct gives away cars
Broker Direct is giving away a Rover 25 1.4iL car worth £11 995, every three months for the next 12 m...
RSA takeover rumours grow
Rumours are continuing to circulate that Zurich Financial Services is preparing a £7bn offer for Roya...
CGU launches One-Stop-Shop Engineering Operation
CGU Engineering has launched a one-stop-shop service from its Glasgow office, which is designed to ca...
GE Financial beats Bishopsgate in bid for Lunn Poly Contract
Bishopsgate Insurance has lost out to GE Financial Insurance (GEFI), in its bid to remain as Lunn Pol...
RSA offers new risk service to reduce fleet motor claims.
In response to increased motor fleet claims, particularly personal injury claims, Royal & SunAllianc...
Winterthur: confirmation of NIG Skandia acquisition.
Winterthur - Churchill Insurance's parent company - has given confirmation of its acquisition of NIG...
Exclusive - Highway sets up company.
Lloyd's syndicate Highway Motor Policies has set up an insurance company to offset the restrictions ...
Delivering the right combination.
Commercial combined policies offer the client insurance tailored to their specific needs. However, brokers need to understand every detail of the business - no matter how complex it is, says Simon Threadgold.
Well-heeled.
The high net worth market continues to expand, and for the up-market client, there is an increasing choice of policies to cover even the most peculiar of requirements, and it is not just window dressing, says Steve Banner.
Appointment at St Paul International.
St Paul International has appointed Mick Laws and Peter O'Grady as regional underwriters. Mr Laws jo...
Rehabilitation First sees considerable industry support.
The industry is throwing its weight behind the Rehabilitation First Campaign, backed by Professional...
Appointment at Crispin Speers.
Crispin Speers has appointed Richard Hobell as finance director. Ken Davidson, chairman of Crispin S...
Cox Insurance has gone live.
Cox Insurance has gone live with InsuranceWide.Com - its joint venture with Internet service provide...
Appointment at Alan Boswell.
Norwich-based broker Alan Boswell has appointed Richard Lee as its risk management consultant. He jo...
George Higginson resigns from Link.
George Higginson has resigned from his position of underwriter at Link Insurance after 27 years with...
NIG in good hands with Winterthur.
Many of you reading the last issue of Professional Broking will have been surprised to learn of Chur...
EDI breaks new business barrier.
The Personal Financial Services Division of Royal & SunAlliance has broken through the £100m barrier...
Appointment at HSBC Select.
HSBC Select - the telebroking arm of HSBC Insurance Brokers - has appointed Nick Weaver as a directo...
IT systems: making the right choice.
Q: I am small broker and have just merged with a nearby firm. We are looking to integrate the two bu...
Electronic Trading Company goes live.
The Electronic Trading Company, the Internet venture set up by ex-CSC director Nick Southan and ex-P...