E-Trading
Hiscox denies HNW 'poaching'
Hiscox has denied accusations that, by directly mailing customers on its Institute of Directors (IoD...
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When broker Alec Finch Group decided to start bidding for major international commercial accounts, it needed to completely reorganise its document management systems. Now, thanks to Riskclick and Microsoft, it has a internationally transparent, paperless…
Smart and Cook makes new acquisition
National insurance broker Smart and Cook has acquired the business of independent Lincolnshire broker B&D Insurance.
Richmond hits £25m premium with EPW buy
Stevenage-based corporate insurance broker Richmond House Group has acquired E P Ward to become what it claims is "one of the largest regional broking and financial services groups in the UK".
ARB sets up Gibraltar-based insurer
ARB Insurance Company has begun trading in motor, commercial liability, fire, personal accident and travel insurance, with plans to underwrite up to €80m (£58m) of business.
Andrew Briscoe departs as AA announces new structure
Andrew Briscoe, managing director of AA Insurance Services, is pursuing his career outside of the Centrica Group after his role has ‘disappeared’ due to the creation of a new Customer Service Directorate within the group.
Artist James Lloyd behind exhibit at Hiscox's art cafe
Artist James Lloyd is behind the latest exhibit at Hiscox's art cafe. Lloyd is usually associated wi...
Neil Utley opens photographic exhibition
Neil Utley, chief executive of Cox Insurance, is opening a photographic exhibition picturing 75 year...
Appointment at Aon
Paul Sykes has been appointed as a director of Aon Insurance Managers (Guernsey) with operational re...
Allianz Cornhill India move will be 'seamless'
Brokers should not be affected by Allianz Cornhill's decision to move a number of business processes...
HHH considers office closure
Hill House Hammond's proposed call centre closure could give extra power to its branch network struc...
Hiscox offers CMS
Hiscox has launched a web-based claims management system, which will be rolled out across the UK. CM...
Misys Business Service
Business Service is offering Misys brokers a range of internet service provider accounts tailored to...
PTI signs up to Practiv system
Insurance product distribution specialist Practiv has developed a new IT infrastructure and distribu...
AIM raises broker funds
General insurance brokers are successfully raising funds by floating on the Alternative Investment M...
Interview: Jonathon Davey - Getting back to underwriting basics
Jonathon Davey, chief executive of Primary Broker Services, believes that a personal approach to business works best. Diane Smyth finds out why he is not interested in dealing with national brokers
Appointment at Finsure
Finsure has expanded its sales team. Graham Tooke has become assistant development manager, Craig Ho...
PIC restructuring
Markerstudy Insurance Group has increased its shareholding in subsidiary underwriting vehicle Planet...
Capita Insurance Services recruits SAP
Capita Insurance Services has recruited SAP to provide a 'ground-breaking' new IT platform across th...
MIB and First Assist to target uninsured losses
The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has teamed up with First Assist in launching a legal expenses schem...
Soundbytes
What does the imarket proposition offer the broker? Imarket is a portal facilitating greater electr...
HSBC launches on-line credit for SMEs
HSBC Insurance Brokers has touted itself as the first broker in the UK to launch a fully interactive...
Rubicon Inspections introduces web-based system
Rubicon Inspections, which provides physical and desk-based engineering services to a number of insu...
Risk perspectives - Arsonists need your help - don't oblige
Over the past 10 years, there have been around 2.4m arson attacks resulting in 32,000 injuries and 1...