Professional indemnity (PI)
Reportage: The legal expenses landscape
Louise Meeson asks what is on the horizon for the legal expenses sector following the implementation of the Ministry of Justice reforms and explores the implications of the Jackson proposals.
Interview: Addicted to broking
Retired and living abroad, Kedric Rhodes just can't stay away from the UK broking scene. Liz McMahon finds out what keeps the former managing director of TEn Insurance Services coming back for more
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
Prime Professions seeks guidance from regulators over Quinn
Broker which placed 1600 solicitors' professional indemnity policies with Quinn says it is keeping clients informed but has no new information
Law firm claims Quinn's woes linked to Irish economy
Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA Piper, said the move to place Quinn Insurance into provisional administration is an example of Irish economy woes "spilling over into the UK".
UK General to withdraw underwriting function from regional network to Leeds office
UK General is to pull back its underwriting capabilities from its regional network and concentrate expertise in its Leeds headquarters in a move which is expected to result in job losses
Broker retaliates against direct writers with launch
Cheshire-based broker RK Henshall & Co is to hit back against direct writers with the launch of two online offerings for intermediaries
Brokers professional indemnity: Covering your back
There is growing evidence that clients left unsatisfied by their insurance payouts are blaming brokers. Liz McMahon explores likely sources of litigation and how brokers can protect themselves
THB Group to hit the acquisition trail
THB Group chief executive, Frank Murphy, has expressed his satisfaction at the company's 2009 results despite flat trading, describing it as a credible performance in a continuing soft market
Dual raids Brit for new underwriting director
Jenny Martin joins Dual Corporate Risks as underwriting director
Liberty targets larger regional PI risks
Liberty International Underwriters Europe to target professional businesses with an annual fee income of £20m
QBE strengthens PI team
Nicola Marshall appointed as senior underwriter
QBE boosts Manchester office
The insurer has strengthened its Manchester team with hires from NIG, Towergate and Allianz
Dual establishes Irish presence
Dublin office to target middle market in the region
A history of success
Griffiths and Armour has a rich history that has helped establish it as one of the best-regarded brokers among insurers, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
Bluefin expands in the north
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed Julia Whittle as account manager at its Stockport office
ICAEW renews PI contract with Bluefin
Bluefin will provide cover to members for the next three years
New solicitors' PI guidance issued
Broker, insurer and solicitor trade bodies have banded to issue guidance on the renewal process for the first time
Family affair
Niche specialism and expertise are complementary according to the brothers running Lloyd's professional indemnity specialists PYV, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
Broker warns on solicitors' PI
Marsh has warned the rest of the industry not to waste time as the 1 October solicitors' professional indemnity renewal deadline looms, writes Emmanuel Kenning.
Aon and XL Insurance team up
The partnership aims to bring new capacity to the solicitors' professional indemnity market