Schemes
Product launch: Biba and Broker Direct unite
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed Broker Direct as a scheme provider to offer access to its private motor and light commercial vehicle products to all members.
Broking success – Wilby: To Halifax and beyond
Emmanuel Kenning meets a passionately independent broker twinning strong local service with national niche products to grow the business.
Schemes news: Markel launches D&O hat trick
Markel International has broadened its appetite in the directors' and officers' (D&O) market with the introduction of three new products.
Travel hikes spell trouble for schemes brokers
Following the rise in insurance premiums from Axa, Peter Hayman, director of P J Hayman, has predicted that some scheme holders will have difficulty renewing on competitive terms.
Groupama establishes new underwriting team for London and South
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South.
News: Large-scale pension reforms loom
If you do not have a pension scheme in place, then now is the time to act, as a series of state-mandated reforms is set to bite following the Spending Review.
Reportage - FSCS redress: Speak now...
Colin Darnell gives practical advice on how brokers can act to mitigate the significantly increased FSCS levy as well as potentially help shape future funding arrangements.
Schemes news: Heath Lambert secures two significant affinity contracts
Heath Lambert has scooped two major affinity deals with RAC and Express Newspapers.
Product launch: Clear Private Car on Open GI
Allianz Retail's Clear Private Car product has launched with Open GI in the latest stage of its roll-out.
Product launch: RSA-Volvo union renewed
RSA has renewed its affinity partnership with Volvo Car UK.
Product launch: Brokers warned of 'Jack of all trades'
Groupama has warned scheme brokers of the dangers posed by an increase in business diversification.
Jelf targets scheme and affinity growth
Jelf has appointed Andy Tedstone as partnerships director, reporting directly to Phil Barton (pictured), chief executive (insurance) within the Group.
Heath Lambert and RAC to launch household products
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Ink hopes facility launch will fill solicitors' PI hole
Ink Underwriting Agencies has stated its intention to seize a "sizeable chunk" of the solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) market following the launch of a new facility.
Broker claims debate: Restoring relations
With insurers under-resourced to cope with growing credit-hire volumes, the industry is feeling the strain. Chris Shaw asks how relations can be improved.
Comparison site to provide unique gadget cover service
Moneymaxim has launched what it claims is the first gadget insurance comparison service.
Product launch: Global water cover launched
Marsh has launched a contamination insurance product for water utility firms.
New solicitors' PI scheme launched
St Mary Underwriting has launched a new solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance offering for small- to medium-sized solicitor firms.
New run-off scheme launched
Tenet has released a new run-off cover scheme which it claims will plug a hole in the professional indemnity insurance market.
Opportunity for brokers to slash their FSCS contribution
Brokers labouring under the demands of this year's Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy may be given the chance to resubmit their data and dramatically cut their contribution.
MSL policy gets makeover
MSL Legal Expenses has revamped its legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
Bespoke classic car scheme unveiled
Independent insurance and financial services group Lucas Fettes has launched a new bespoke classic car scheme for the motor trade.
CFC suite to tackle risks arising from digital media
Specialist lines underwriting agent CFC aims to address a host of emerging media risks including social networking with its new suite of products.
Bluefin appointed as broker for Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United.