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TLSS appoints advisory board
Total Loss Settlement Services (TLSS) has created an advisory board, made up of insurance professionals from a variety of sectors within the industry.
Allianz secures Lloyds TSB deal
Allianz Commercial has secured a multiyear partnership with Lloyds Banking Group to provide insurance solutions to Lloyds TSB (LTSB) and Bank of Scotland's (BOS) 850,000 small business customers.
THB's SPR launches complex exposures service
Engineering risk consultancy Specialists in the Protection of Risks (SPR) have launched a range of new services for brokers, insurers and reinsurers to help improve their understanding of complex exposures.
Consumers see no value in expensive motor policies
The vast majority (89%) of British consumers do not believe that paying more for their car insurance results in the delivery of a better product or service from their insurance provider according to a market survey conducted by Datamonitor.
150 more new roles at Hastings Direct
Shortly after announcing the recruitment of 150 staff across the business, Hastings Direct has announced the recruitment of a further 150 new staff across the organisation, further bucking trends in the current climate.
LAM lose appeal hearing
London Authorities Mutual will cease underwriting activities today and go into run-off, pending any fresh legislation, following defeat in Appeal Court this morning.
Alphatec software - Timebox competition
Understanding the true cost of doing business is important for brokers at a time when every company is focused on its bottom line. A growing number of brokers are finding that concentrating on managing and analysing their staff's time can mean a more…
Police and insurers given new ammunition in auto theft
A new partnership between stolen vehicle recovery firm Tracker and the police could help insurance companies save thousands of pounds.
Zero-settlement household claims rises to over 50%
The rate of suspicious household claims with zero settlements increased in the first quarter of 2009 to 53% overall on the amount of claims over the previous quarter, according to Innovation Group's statistics.
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Open-source software - Weighing up free business software
Katherine Brandon analyses the pros and cons of free alternatives to costly but necessary office software packages
Ratings interest conflicts
At a break-out session, it was suggested that ratings agencies have 'an inherent conflict of interes...
Allianz announces quote system has gone live
Allianz has recently announced that its new small to medium-sized enterprise quote system has gone l...
Lloyd Hanks to head up Origin
In addition to his other industry roles, ex-Allianz commercial manager Lloyd Hanks will head up Orig...
Comparison site presence cements brand awareness, experts urge
Product placement on insurance comparison sites could help drive broker business by increasing brand...
Staggered payment scheme to ease cashflow
Angel Underwriting has launched an interest-free direct debit payment scheme across its full product...
Bluefin acquires Lakeland Insurance Advisers
Bluefin Insurance Services has taken a further step in its expansion strategy by acquiring the gener...
Insurecom launches new software version
Insurecom has launched a new version of its TAM broker software, tamUK. The release marks the first ...
CFH Total Document Management introduces Docmail
CFH Total Document Management has introduced Docmail, allowing brokers to send client letters, polic...
Insurance rates in the UK continue to fall
Insurance rates in the UK continued to fall, but at a slower rate, across all major lines of busines...