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Poundgates telesales.
Ipswich-based commercial lines broker Poundgates has set up a telesales operation. The new facility ...
Appointment at Hiscox.
Phillip Perry has been made head of the Hiscox PropertyCare team. He has 23 years' underwriting expe...
Internal affairs.
Employee fraud is far more common and serious than most companies realise. Shona Cronin says that employee theft is on the increase and the need for fidelity guarantee insurance is greater than ever.
GAN commences transfer of Lombard business.
Lombard General Insurance is ceasing to write private motor business, and is transferring the underw...
Appointment at Argent.
Argent Insurance Practice has made Elaine Clark commercial account executive at its Newcastle-under-...
Willis Corroon launches global rebranding.
In a bid to create a powerful international broking brand, Willis Corroon has rebranded all of its c...
Driving force.
Despite a drop in the number of syndicates, the Lloyd's motor market is still a force to be reckoned with, says Andrew Newman.
Divided market.
The Law Society has decided to end the monopoly of the Solicitors' Indemnity Fund. But not all professional indemnity brokers and insurers are happy, says David Fanning.
AIG Europe goes global in broker support.
Brokers with international clients are being offered a one-stop-shop insurance service with the laun...
Policy Master signs Zurich for Gemini II.
Zurich Financial Services has become the final insurer panel member for Policy Master's new personal...
An Independent move.
Independent Insurance has moved its claims handling operations to its centre in Cheadle and is repor...
Creative drive.
Hall & Clarke has built a successful business by developing innovative, niche schemes says Shona Cronin.
Watson Laurie Sinclair presented with award.
Insurance broker and financial services provider Watson Laurie Sinclair has been presented with the ...
Colonia Baltic pulls out of retail after sale of Axa shares.
Colonia Baltica is pulling out of UK property, engineering, and liability business, following the sa...
New book for Octavian.
Octavian Syndicate Management has established a new consortium, based at Box 145 at Lloyd's, named t...
Home improvements.
Over the last few years, many brokers in the household market have struggled at the hands of building societies. However, Vivien Roley says that the market is turning in their favour.
Ian Ritchie.
Managers must have enthusiasm and vision, and, as many will testify, a determination to succeed can work miracles.
Douglas Tyrie policy aims to help keep leisure boats afloat.
Leisure boat users are set to benefit from a new product from Douglas Tyrie Insurance Brokers. The n...
Disaster Restoration's promise.
Fire and flood damage repair specialist Disaster Restoration is promising to be on site within two h...
Euro warning for intermediaries.
Brokers have been warned by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) that they have to be ready to ...
CGU sponsorship.
CGU Insurance has launched its Capable Manager sponsorship scheme in conjunction with the Open Unive...
Getting your own back.
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has put credit hire companies on the back foot. Simon Threadgold looks at how the judgement could affect the relationship between hire firms, insurers and insureds.
Appointment at Brockbank Syndicate Management.
Lloyd's managing agency Brockbank Syndicate Management has announced three new appointments to its b...
Our friends in the North.
With the financial backing of Capricorn, Arnott Insurance is set to become a major force in personal lines broking. Tim Collison spoke to group MD Rob Ward about the acquisition of Century.