Commercial
Research exposes national contenders as biggest threat
Brokers have identified the large national players as posing the greatest threat to their business, according to new research
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
Viewpoint: It's not over yet
Clare Ryder fears the worst is yet to come for insurers and brokers alike, with 2010 likely to see an increasing pressure on rates, cash reserves and staff, compounded by skyrocketing insurance claims
Viewpoint: Industry's deep freeze challenge
Replacement vehicle sector under the spotlight
RSA extends key motor repair contracts
RSA has extended motor repair contracts with DWS Bodyworks and Nationwide Crash Repair Centres
Axa launches end of lease product for vehicles
Axa Asssitance, in collaboration with Complectus, has developed a new end of lease insurance product covering the refurbishment costs for returning a vehicle within fair wear and tear standards
Arista moves into profit
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has finally moved into profit after completing a three-year start-up phase. It is on target to achieve a consistent trading profit from the first quarter onwards.
CCV acquires commercial broker AC Insurance Services
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) today announces the acquisition of AC Insurance Services marking its first of the New Year and its 49th since it started trading in June 2006
Fortis expands commercial portfolio with the launch of a new fleet product for brokers
Fortis has announced the full launch of Fleet Guard to its brokers.
Torus hires new general property team
Former head of commercial lines at RSA, David Ring, is to head up the department
Sterling targets commercial growth
Insurer boosts commercial news business and development underwriting teams with two new hires
MMA strengthens SME risk management
Insurer has joined together with Risk Stop to provide services to commercial customers
Event cancellation claims rise
Cold weather causes increase in event cancellation, says Hiscox
Broker wins model agency contract
BrightStar announces two new contract wins
NIG extends risk management service
Risk Aware programme extended
UIB wins account from JLT
Broker appointed by airline Royal Air Maroc
Former Jelf director hired by Brit
Peter Grocock to head the insurer's Bristol branch
Allianz enhances commercial product
Allianz Legal Online added as an automatic level of cover
Biba extends relationship with Bluefin
Broker to provide new D&O scheme
"Perfect storm" brewing in commercial market
Insurers and brokers urged to rethink how risk is assessed following new research from Mactavish
Allianz highlights risk of empty construction sites
British building industry suffered its 22nd successive monthly fall in activity last month
Willis launches first national network in Northern Ireland
Willis Commercial Network also hopes to establish a network in the Republic of Ireland
Canopius extends portfolio
Simon Challinor hired to drive new product line
Towergate secures Bannatyne deal
Towergate Risk Solutions Teesside announces new deal with Duncan Bannatyne-owned leisure group