Schemes
Jelf and HETAs join forces
Jelf has teamed up with HETAs, the industry body for the solid fuel and biomass industry, to launch HETAs Insurance Services.
Covea announces senior promotion double
Covea Insurance has unveiled a senior promotion double with Chris Withers confirmed as commercial lines distribution head and Liam Casserley as schemes broker manager.
ECIC to expand product line with new warranty underwriting chief
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has appointed Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Schemes Masterclass video: Essential information on growing your business
In discussion with Insurance Age’s editor, Emmanuel Kenning, Ecclesiastical’s Frank Woods addresses the need to plan for schemes success and outlines the pitfalls faced by those new to the market and those with years of experience.
Towergate launches UK armed forces discount scheme
Towergate Insurance has launched a discount scheme for the UK's armed forces and veterans.
Products: Target schemes business with Birmingham and Leeds masterclasses
There is still time to get involved with Insurance Age’s masterclass on schemes.
Products: Partners in products
As the song says one may be able to stand alone in the dark but two can make the light shine through.
In-depth: Battling for schemes success
Getting a scheme off the ground can be a tough challenge, but with the right preparation and backing from a supportive provider, schemes can be very lucrative for brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
In-depth: Sticking with schemes
More brokers than ever are trying their hands at schemes, but even those with experience have to avoid the pitfalls on the path to success, explains Andrew Pearce
Biba and SEIB team up for new equestrian scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) to provide a new equestrian scheme to its members.
Broker Apprentice Episode Five: The Schemes task begins
In one of the market's hottest topic for brokers, can the Broker Apprentice hopefuls persuade Chris Hanks that they have the vision, skills and market knowledge to be able to mine a niche?
Product roundup: Treat yourself to the product takeaway
It is all about the niches this month in our Products and Schemes section. UK General aims to take away a portion of the market with its new offering for Chinese restaurants.
Axa scoops up Slade Edwards' mobile catering scheme
Axa Commercial Lines & Personal Intermediary has swooped for Slade Edwards Insurance Brokers' mobile catering scheme following the broker motor market withdrawal of Ecclesiastical.
Covea names former Hiscox boss as schemes manager
Covea Insurance has unveiled former Hiscox boss Bill Guiney as schemes account manager.
Markerstudy makes double promotion
Markerstudy Group has promoted Steve Stone to head of product.
UK General in Chinese restaurant schemes tie-up
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
Keelan Westall adds New India to e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has added New India to its online residential e-trading offering Dynamic, increasing the platform's insurers to five.
Biba extends NMU cargo scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has put pen to paper and extended its members' cargo scheme for another three years with Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU).
Rural unveils schemes push and personal touch as GWP jumps
Rural Insurance has unveiled a "counter-intuitive" strategy to boost its local presence in 2013 as it revealed GWP leapt 30% last year.
Keelan Westall adds to e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has added several enhancements to its online residential e-trading platform Dynamic, giving it full-cycle functionality.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Video: Spotlight on schemes
The market has been awash with news of growth in the schemes arena, but is there still potential for current and new players to make their mark?
Arista in merchant trade scheme launch with BIS
Arista Insurance has launched a merchant trade scheme with Merseyside-based broker Business Insurance Services (BIS).
Tasker dances off with Biba scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has signed up with Tasker & Partners’ nightclub product Club:PM for a further three years.