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Fencing, not mincing, words
As a former county fencing - specifically sabre - champion, I was amused to note the imagery of a sa...
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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - MOTORCYCLE COVER FOR A SMOOTH RIDE Product: Optima Bike Underwriter: ...
Expert calls for brokers to jump on the aggregator bandwagon
Brokers should seek ways to work with aggregators and invest in their technology, according to an in...
Young drivers pay more to insure their cars
The new Equalities Bill, being introduced by the Government to tackle age-based prejudice, could have far reaching consequences for the car insurance industry, according to uSwitch.com. Currently, although young drivers (aged 17-25) make up only 7% of…
Kennedys and Davies Lavery to merge
Insurance law specialists Kennedys and Davies Lavery have merged.
Gocompare comment on first mobile car insurance quote service
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com has commented on the news that Swiftcover has become the first company to provide car insurance quotes through a mobile phone internet connection.
Heath Lambert Consulting launches new online annuity quotation service
Although consumers have the right to ‘shop around’ to find the best annuity provider to pay their pension income, only one in three investors actually do this.
Marsh expands global construction claims team
Marsh has acquired the assets of The Nielsen-Wurster Group’s Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution business. As part of the transaction, more than 30 Nielsen-Wurster professionals and staff will join Marsh, including Reza Nikain, president of the…
RBSI confirms another senior departure
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed that Michael Rea has left his role as director of NIG.
Appointment at Rushton International
Rushton International has recruited Peter Elliott as its marketing director. Elliott worked previous...
Equity Red Star and Countrywide form partnership
Equity Red Star has formed a strategic partnership with Countrywide, as it looks to increase its mar...
CETA urges brokers to sell identity theft insurance
CETA has urged brokers to sell identity theft insurance to consumers to protect against the growing ...
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David Parker has been recruited by ABC Insurance to lead its Maidstone operation. He will be respons...
Identity fraudsters
Experian has warned that senior level employees within commercial organisations are at significant r...
Motor claims costs on the rise
Personal injury claims continue to be the biggest cause of concern among UK motor insurers, accordin...
Ex-offenders charity speaks out over industry policy of exclusion
The aggregator market has been criticised for failing to make it clear to ex-offenders that they mus...
Consumers don't buy purely on price says aggregator
New research from comparethemarket.com has questioned the industry perception that all insurance purchases via comparison sites are driven by price.
Up to 40 brokers take plunge with Broker Network
Broker Network has signed up 23 brokers from across the UK as Associate Members.
ABI calls on Government to go farther with young driver proposals
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the Government’s proposals to improve the training and testing of young drivers but claims that this is simply a first step and the proposals need to go further.
Appointment at Aon
Aon has appointed Gerry Callaghan as the sales and marketing director for its specialist private cli...
Network looks to boost broker members with trial service offer
The rush to bring brokers into the network fold has stepped up a gear, with the launch of Broker Net...
Holiday protection for a variety of age groups
Product: Citybond Suretravel Underwriter: Europ Assistance Commission paid: Net premiums Cove...
Editor's comment
As Insurance Age went to press, it was confirmed that the UK's second-largest bank - the Royal Bank ...
NIG break-up mooted following RBS call to boost balance sheet
Speculation as to the fate of broker-only insurer NIG is circulating the market, following RBS' conf...