Schemes
PB Week: Bringing a scheme to life
In my role I see lots of scheme propositions from brokers. Some are well established and others are in their early stages. So what makes a scheme a success?
Reportage: Transactional websites - what are the benefits for brokers?
By automating personal lines underwriting and providing clients with more than just a place to go window shopping, Kevin Child explains how brokers can benefit from creating fully transactional websites.
APC to roll out entire product portfolio in the Republic of Ireland
Online underwriter APC is to make its entire product portfolio available in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) within the next 12 months.
Product launches: QBE & SSR extend electrical insurance cover
QBE and Bristol-based broker Sutton Specialist Risks (SSR) have extended their existing insurance scheme for electrical contractors to cover heating, ventilation and refrigeration engineering risks for domestic, commercial and industrial clients.
Bollington, Equity Direct Broking and THB Risk Solutions launch new schemes
New schemes have been launched by Bollington, Equity Direct Broking (EDB) and THB Risk Solutions.
Equity wins Mazda scheme deal
Mazda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Shortlist announced for UK Broker Awards 2010
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2010. The event, which is in its 17th year, will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London on 10 September and will be hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
Your letters: Think ahead
Without doubt, these are hard times for insurance brokers and this makes us all look for new business and revenue streams. However, what it should not lead to is the use of 'quick fix' and other such schemes that undermine the claims process and the…
Schemes news: Multinational cover from Ace
Ace UK has introduced a multinational cover in order to address the compliance challenges faced by companies operating in multiple regulatory regimes.
Schemes news: Trade Protector Plus launched
Evolution Underwriting has launched a fully auto-rated tradesman liability product Trade Protector Plus, underwritten by Groupama Insurance, on its Stingray trading platform.
Schemes news: JLT gives leg up onto property ladder
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has announced the launch of a "groundbreaking" new scheme designed to increase mortgage lending to first-time buyers of Bovis Homes properties.
Scheme news: Recent product launches home in on over-50s sector
Recent product enhancements and launches indicate industry appetite in the over-50s sector is increasing.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 UK Broker Awards
There are less than two weeks remaining to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community
Product launches: APC extends niche product
APC has rolled out specialist cover for estate agents and letting agents to its entire agency base.
BIBA 2010: Hiscox introduces broker schemes team
As part of Hiscox’s drive for profitable growth of its commercial book, the specialist insurer has announced the launch of a new dedicated schemes team.
Lloyd's broker PYV and RSA launch new PI scheme
PYV, the Lloyd’s and specialist professional indemnity (PI) insurance broker, and RSA have launched a new PI scheme for appointed representatives of Sesame and Sesame Direct members.
Biba launches new PPI scheme
Biba has appointed Millennium Insurance, the distribution arm of Direct Group, as the provider of its new members scheme for protection insurance.
Markel hires accident and health chief
Markel International, the specialist property and casualty insurer, has appointed Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
Equity scoops Honda motorcycle deal
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
THB expands London Market team
THB’s specialist Lloyd’s broking arm, Thompson Heath & Bond, has expanded its THB London Market team.
Overseas terrorism compensation scheme given seal of approval
A scheme to compensate British citizens injured by terrorist attacks outside the UK has received Royal Assent.
DAS to launch revised ATE scheme
The after-the-event (ATE) trading division of DAS, 80e, has unveiled the latest version of its scheme Justice Solutions.
Oxygen creates affinity unit
Oxygen Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Oxygen Holdings, has announced the appointment of former Howden divisional director Steve Johnson as head of affinity.
UK Broker Awards: Categories
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