E-Trading
Chubb and AIG bid for liability risks.
US rivals Chubb and AIG have both released employment practice liability policies for the UK market....
Goods as new.
More and more insurers are opting to replace household goods rather than make a cash settlement. This benefits both the client and the insurer, says Steve Banner.
Tough calculations.
Since the £10m cap on employers' liability was introduced, insureds have had to decide whether or not they need more cover. Tony Dowding says several factors have to be considered when calculating a higher limit.
Improved financing.
In order to improve service to its brokers, Edgar Hamilton has amended its Premium Select financing ...
Steve Knight.
Many brokers are not optimistic about the future of broking, but aiming to improve efficiency will give them a fighting chance.
Ringing the changes.
Outsourcing claims handling to off-site call centres has many benefits for both insurers and brokers. But, Shona Cronin says that outsourcing means more than just claims management.
Tescos move in on pets.
Tesco has started selling pet insurance products from 50 of its stores across the country. The produ...
AA interactive trials.
AA Insurance is to take part in interactive television advertising trials in 100 households in Liver...
Travel specialist Our Way launches products.
Travel specialist Our Way has relaunched its range of travel products, many with reduced premiums. T...
ABI goes on Net to bust fraud.
The Association of British Insurers has joined forces with the Department of Social Security to laun...
Financial Exclusion - Inner-city blues.
A significant number of people in the UK are financially excluded. A campaign has been set-up to find out why, says Shona Cronin.
A large slice of PI.
In three years, Dickson Manchester has gone from having a good book of business and no brand identity, to being one of the UK's largest specialist PI brokers. Shona Cronin reports.
A new Home Office study.
A new Home Office study Safer Communities: Towards Effective Arson Control shows that arson costs so...
Williams to head Ansvar.
Following the Ecclesiastical Group's £11.5m takeover of rival church insurer Ansvar Insurance, the g...
More demand for D&O.
Demand for directors and officers cover significantly increased, according to a report by The Insura...
Lloyd's - No guarantee?
Tim Collison looks at the future for Lloyd's motor once the mandatory guarantee goes.
Lloyd's sets the pace for brokers.
Edgar Hamilton's Millennium Initiative would appear to be a good example of how guaranteeing brokers...
Digital deals.
According to the hype, digital TV is set to revolutionise consumer buying habits. Simon Cooter looks at the potential impact on the insurance industry.
Swiss Re weighs up threat of Millennium Bug.
Liability insurance is likely to represent the largest exposure to year 2000 claims, according to re...
Les McIntosh.
The latest threat to the high street broker is in the form of digital TV. To survive, brokers must prepare themselves for the competition.
Hiscox is making further in-roads.
Hiscox is making further in-roads into the IT and communications sector, with the launch of its insu...
IBRC broker levy called.
At the time of going to press, the Insurance Brokers Registration Council had agreed with the Financ...
Broker optimism is on the up.
Insurance brokers are enjoying a surge in business confidence according to a survey conducted by the...
SIF: members renew criticism.
The Solicitors Indemnity Fund has been subject to renewed opposition, largely from the recently-form...