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Product launch: Travel, PA and emergency link
A product that unites the handling of personal accident and travel claims and the provision of emergency medical assistance has been launched by Cega Group Services.
Product launch: Assurant claims point of sale first
Assurant Solutions has launched accident, sickness and unemployment products (ASU) to be underwritten at the point of sale.
Power hour: A flood defence drought
The coalition has already announced that flood defence spending is to be cut. With the Statement of Principles due to run out in 2013 this month's discussion focuses on the possible impact for insurance. Emmanuel Kenning reports from Manchester.
Agenda: KIC 2010 results and 2011 outlook
Letter to president Petrov Arverbeyev Kazakhstan Insurance Company
Product review: Healthcare that has all the bases covered
This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five, based on the policy’s key benefits.
Schemes news: Multi-bike policy offers savings
The Hastings bike team has launched a new multi-bike insurance policy offering riders an opportunity to save when insuring two motorbikes with the broker.
Delay to Bribery Act should not distract businesses, says PWC
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that the Bribery Act, due to come into force in April, will be delayed until it has issued further guidance to businesses.
Jelf Insurance Brokers set for 'aggressive' growth despite dip in revenue and profits
Premium finance arrangements are the reason behind the shortfall in Jelf Group’s insurance business, says chief executive Alex Alway.
Direct Line targets mid-net worth sector
Direct Line has announced the launch of Direct Line Select Insurance.
Woodstock makes three acquisitions in a year
Endsleigh-owned Woodstock Insurance Brokers has confirmed the acquisition of a book of business from the personal lines arm of Clear Insurance.
Quantative easing now back on the cards as UK economy shrinks by 0.5%
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that UK GDP contracted by 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Hastings Direct to recruit 350 new staff in 2011
Bexhill-based insurance broker Hastings Direct has announced that the first 150 posts will be created by summer 2011.
The British Insurance Awards 2011: a call for nominations
The British Insurance Awards 2011 are now officially open for entries. These prestigious awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall on the evening of the 6th July.
RSA expects 2010 profits to approach £630m despite bad weather impact
RSA has announced the impact of adverse weather in November and December 2010 to be around £142m above normal levels with full year costs predicted to hit £255m.
Over half of motorists would not rule out 'fronting'
Thousands of motorists are putting their cover at risk and driving illegally by knowingly giving false information or failing to disclose important facts, according to a survey by Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Redundancies confirmed at Confused.com
Confused.com has made a series of redundancies, hitting its PR team, Insurance Age understands.
Fully comp cover rises by nearly £200 latest price index reveals
Confused.com/EMB’s annual and fourth quarter 2010 Car Insurance Price Index has revealed that average comprehensive car insurance prices have risen by nearly 40% in a year.
LMA speaks out in car insurance investigation
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has warned MPs that a reduction in the price of motor insurance can only be achieved if the risks and costs borne by insurers are reduced.
Car insurance study champions niche players
In Which’s latest study of motor insurance for the over 50s, NFU Mutual and 50 plus Insurance Services came out on top while household brands such as Aviva and Axa failed to gain recommended status.
PPI complaints hit FOS budget
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published for public consultation its proposed budget for the next financial year (2011/2012) – together with an update on the numbers and workload for the current financial year (2010/2011).
1 Answer becomes first network to sign up to Powerplace
Personal lines network, 1 Answer, has pushed into the commercial arena by joining Powerplace.
Ageas responds to retail growth with senior restructure
Ageas UK has announced key appointments to support the growth of its retail operations reporting into retail managing director Andy Watson.
Editor's comment - January 2011
Here we go again. Another year, another set of woes. The economy has only improved slightly, premium rates still show no sign of real hardening and insurers still seem hell bent on self-sacrifice in the name of growth. I feel for you brokers, I really do…
New general insurance technology offering for intermediaries launched
Founding directors, Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin, have launched What-Insure, a general insurance trading platform for intermediaries.