E-Trading

Talk of the e-revolution.

New technology was the theme dominating this year's BIBA conference, with some delegates welcoming the internet explosion and others being more cautious. However, all agreed that yet more change was afoot. Catherine Tennant and Diane Smyth report.

At the helm.

Since its incorporation as a plc in 1998 Helm has realigned and refocused. David Hare tells Catherine Tennant how he intends to embrace technology to stay in control.

E-Commerce watch.

Incisive Research - publisher of Professional Broking's sister title, Insurance Technology Report - ...

Is your cover in the can?

New legislation and nervous retailers means product recalls are increasingly common, but standard product liability insurance fails to provide adequate cover. Simon Threadgold suggests this is an area to modify.

IIB drops Cox

Cox has lost its position as the Institute of Insurance Brokers' high net worth scheme provider. Oak ...

e-tail therapy.

New economy businesses are built around intangible assets and key people, while insurance tends to be modelled on old economy business built around physical assets and management. Howard Pearson looks at changing insurance in changing times.

Focal point.

Duncan Pocock is a company with many strings to its bow but Nigel Palmer tells Diane Smyth it is focusing on cutting down its operations.

Out with the old, in with the new.

The continuing success of the internet has led to a 'new' economy which needs to be better understood in order to be used to its potential, says Sarah Alton.

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