Schemes
Axa goes to QBE for new Reading underwriter
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has appointed Karen Young as senior underwriter for its Reading branch.
Arista in schemes deal with regional brokers
Arista has partnered with two brokers to develop schemes as part of a new initiative to work more closely with intermediaries.
Keychoice in new taxi cover deal
Keychoice has partnered with TFP Schemes to provide its membership with cover for all taxi risks.
Carole Nash rides off with Suzuki account
Carole Nash has been appointed to administer the insurance scheme for Suzuki GB Plc.
Profits up at Transactor
Transactor Global Solutions Limited (TGSL) and associated companies has announced a 20% increase in pre-tax profits to £600,000.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
Our 'Maintaining and growing your schemes' webinar, produced in association with Ecclesiastical Insurance, is now live online for all viewers.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
This Insurance Age webinar discusses the future of the schemes market.
Reportage: Nice to be niche?
There are many definitions of a niche market, but whether it is a scheme or a small, often-overlooked sector, there are opportunities for adventurous brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
Bluefin launches new schemes and affinities division
Bluefin Insurance Group has launched Bluefin Solutions, a division focused on the development and distribution of new and existing schemes and affinities.
Peter Elliot resigns from Bluefin with immediate effect
Peter Elliott is standing down as head of marketing at Bluefin, with immediate effect.
Webinar to highlight the power of schemes
Brokers invited to take part in online debate focusing on how to get ahead in schemes
UK General agrees six new schemes as part of growth bid
UK General has signed six new commercial schemes as the insurer continues its portfolio expansion.
Zurich tees up for growth with golf scheme
Zurich Insurance has become the underwriter for the 20 year old ‘Par Excellence’ scheme run by Glasgow-based Circle Golf after signing a long term deal with the golfing specialist.
Arc Legal strikes schemes deal with e-Underwriting
Arc Legal has struck a deal with e-Underwriting to provide two legal expenses schemes for its household and property owners portfolios.
Schemes market set for further growth
Survey reveals growing importance and increasing popularity of schemes to brokers
Product roundup: Insurers target property owners market
Insurers have been keen to target property owners in the past month, offering up two new additions to brokers’ repertoires.
Biba reports improved turnover but schemes income drops
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has reported a turnover of £3.2m for 2011.
Macmillan Sheikh delivers unoccupied property insurance scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched a scheme for unoccupied commercial and residential properties designed to offer cover to premises which are for sale, to let, undergoing renovation or in probate.
Poor personalised service biggest scheme gripe for brokers
A lack of underwriting flexibility, a slow response to queries and poor access to decision makers were the major frustrations cited by brokers when dealing with insurers over schemes, a survey released today reported.
UK General agrees £1m of new schemes
UK General has signed two new schemes worth more than £1 million GWP as the insurer targets growing its portfolio to 500 schemes.
ebroking 2012: E-trading cannot replace broker service
Brokers must use e-trading as an extra tool, and not view it as a replacement for parts of their service, according to a panel discussion at the 2012 Insurance Age eBroking event.
TEn hams it up
TEn Insurance has launched a new exclusive scheme for The Radio Society of Great Britain through network member South West Broking.
New scheme from Macmillan Sheikh
Macmillan Sheikh has confirmed the launch of a scheme for electrical contractors and allied trades.
APC extends cover for cleaning sector
APC has launched a new scheme for cleaning contractors.