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Appointment at Alwen Hough Johnson.
Phillip Sims has rejoined the marine team of Lloyd's broker Alwen Hough Johnson. Mr Sims had previou...
Internet use, according to survey.
Almost three quarters of commercial lines brokers are either using, or planning to use, the Internet...
Appointment at Independent Insurance.
Independent Insurance has made Glen Gillam (above) senior sales inspector at the company's Leicester...
Hayes Parsons shuffle.
Management changes at Hayes Parsons will see company founder George Hayes becoming group chairman an...
Appointment at Layton Blackam.
Jonathan Quaile, has been made client manager within Layton Blackam Group Corporate Risks Division i...
Vote of confidence.
Swiss Re's recent market survey finds that brokers are still holding their own, despite unsettling industry changes, says Tim Collison.
Guide to Internet's finance services published.
Computer Sciences Corporation has created a survivors' guide to virtual finance in the 21st century....
Options widen in travel sector.
Both Royal & SunAlliance and Norman Insurance have stepped up their activities in the travel market....
Before you sign on the dotted line ...
Buying or selling a business can be a very tricky procedure. Jennifer Jarrett says that choosing the right solicitor and making sure the contract is drawn up properly are absolutely vital.
SIF scrapped in favour of open market options.
The Law Society has abandoned its mutual insurance scheme - the Solicitors Indemnity Fund - in favou...
Francis aims to raise ABI profile.
Mary Francis, who took over from Mark Boleat last month as director general of the Association of Br...
"Carnival Against Capitalism" demonstrators.
Last month, brokers and insurers in the city of London braced themselves for direct attacks from dem...
Iron Trade's new electronic cover increases the voltage.
Iron Trades has launched a new policy for electronic manufacturers, suppliers, and related industrie...
GISC in further consultation.
The General Insurance Standards Council is to hold a series of seminars in the autumn, as part of ph...
Dream boat.
The boats may be to die for, but the market for insurance is not so ideal. Andrew Newman says rates are still too low, the sector is overcrowded and theft is still a significant problem.
Appointment at NIG Skandia.
NIG Skandia has made several new appointments. Bob Nuttall (above) has been appointed assistant mana...
Appointment at Denham Direct.
Denham Direct Underwriters has appointed Simon Lightbody as assistant underwriter. He will be respon...
RP Hodson buys Hart.
RP Hodson has acquired Leeds-based Hart & Co Insurance Brokers, making it one of the largest private...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
David Owen has been made senior consultant within the financial lines division of AIG Europe. He wil...
MAPS gives legal help at home.
Southport-based MAPS Legal Expenses company has launched a home legal expenses insurance policy. The...
Maxted merger.
Kent-based brokers Howe & Co and Maxted Morrison have merged. The new company will continue to trade...
Unroadworthy cars.
Highway Motor Policies has expressed concern that the number of unroadworthy vehicles in the UK is s...
Cashing in on credit.
Convenient, quick and potentially very profitable, premium finance is figuring increasingly prominently in brokers' dealings, Steve Banner reports.