E-Trading
uSwitch adds travel insurance to product offering
Price comparison site, uSwitch.com, has added travel insurance to its list of products.
Lloyds announces provisional loss estimate from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Lloyd’s has announced its provisional loss estimate for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
AA director admits surprise as household premiums fall
The latest benchmark AA British insurance premium index of home insurance premiums recorded quarterly rise in the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy, which now stands at £213.32, about £3 or 1.8% higher than the previous…
ABI: we will not be complacent but the insurance industry remains strong
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has insisted that the UK insurance industry remains stronger than during previous times of market turbulance.
AIG cancels $8m worth of junkets to appease New York attorney general
Following a meeting with the New York State attorney general Andrew M Cuomo, AIG chief executive and chairman Edward Liddy has agreed to take several significant actions with respect to expenditures at AIG.
Two thirds unprepared for flooding
Almost two thirds of British homeowners said they did not feel prepared in the event of a flood occurring in the area they live in, according to new research.
Ignition bolsters regional team
Ignition NBS has appointed a seven-strong team of regional development directors to meet growing client demand.
Glacier Insurance opens new office in London
Glacier Insurance, headquartered in Liechtenstein and part of the Switzerland-based Glacier Group has moved to its new underwriting office in London. It will now have a permanent base at 88 Leadenhall Street, London.
Axa launches £4m marketing campaign
Axa is to launch a fully integrated advertising campaign through Saatchi & Saatchi and Team Saatchi, which highlights how consumers deserve the highest standards of customer service from financial services companies.
comparethemarket.com launches comparisons on new products
A new service has been launched by comparethemarket.com, the price comparison site. Consumers can now search the site for excellent deals across a greater number of financial services products including health insurance, current accounts and savings…
Novae appoints joint liability team
Novae has appointed Janet Edey and Matthew Carr jointly to head its Syndicate 2007 management liability unit.
Internet crime - Criminal evolution heads online
Katherine Brandon exposes the risks presented by malware to brokers' IT systems
At the crossroads
Imarket
RDT launches Landscape.CRM
RDT has launched Landscape.CRM, a technology solution that will allow insurers to enhance relationsh...
Price comparison sites moving towards product-quality-based information
Price comparison websites are moving towards product-quality-based information rather than just pric...
Human contact still key to sales
Home and motor insurance providers are missing out on online sales by failing to provide human conta...
Fortis CEO rejects possible sale rumours after European bank deal
Fortis Insurance's chief executive has moved to quell fears over the future position of the insurer,...
Schemes Intermediary of the Year - K Drewe Insurance Brokers
UK Broker Awards 2008 Supplement
Regional broker unites divisions under one brand
Nott Pybus and Associates has revealed plans to relaunch under the NPA Insurance Group brand. The n...
The E-business Award - InsureandGo
UK Broker Awards 2008 Supplement
A fine bone to pick
With the Association of British Insurers on the cusp of reviewing its Statement of Best Practice for critical illness policies, Edward Murray investigates whether the health market is hungry enough for the change it may bring
APC: profitable future lies with local markets
Underwriting agency APC will establish a regional presence across the UK in a bid to triple its reve...
Commission stance sees insurers shy away from Towergate vehicle
A new wholesale broking vehicle from Towergate could suffer as a result of the growing reluctance of...
Firms' losing out over old systems
Insurance firms lose more than £4.5m per day in revenues due to time wasted looking for documents, a...