E-Trading
Home insurance websites are the best in the industry says survey
New research has found that the majority of consumers go online to research and buy financial services products. Global Reviews, the customer experience benchmarking company, asked thousands of consumers what they are looking for online from credit card,…
Allianz reaction to MoJ response
Allianz said they are disappointed with MOJ response. Roy Hebburn, divisional claims manager (technical) said: “The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) response to the consultation is deeply disappointing. It is difficult to conclude that the outcome is anything…
Government PI reforms ‘too limited’ says Browne Jacobson
The Government has published its long awaited proposal for reform of case track limits and claims process for Personal Injury (PI) claims. The response includes radical changes to procedure in relation to Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims worth under …
Over £700m needed to address flood issues across UK says Axa
Axa has called for clear accountability and increased investment to deal specifically with drainage problems that cause flooding, along with a larger financial commitment from central and local government to address infrastructure issues.
Sagicor Underwriting re-vamps website
Sagicor Underwriting, formerly Byrne and Stacey Underwriting (BSU), has rebranded and re-launched its website for the broker market.
More Than selects Junction for motor insurance
Junction, the BGL Group’s affinity partnerships arm, today announced a new relationship to enhance More Than’s motor insurance offering.
PB Week: The crunch in New York
The silly season is officially here and there is one story dominating the news: the credit crunch, the impending recession, rising unemployment, little room to manoeuvre for the Bank of England on interest rates, falling house prices etc, writes Andrew…
Insurers’ IT strategies are not 'green' says Datamonitor
The insurance industry, perhaps more than any other sector, has the most to lose - and gain - from global climate change. In spite of this, a recent survey by independent market analysis firm Datamonitor, ‘Business Trends: Global Insurance Technology…
Axa expands protection website
Axa has expanded its protection website in response to demand from advisers to help them advise on protection products.
Open GI brings launches online training facility
Open GI, has launched a new online training facility for brokers entitled eTraining.
Allianz welcome flood deal
The announcement that the insurance industry, through the Association of British Insurers, and the Government have reached agreement on the future of flood insurance provision is welcomed by Allianz.
AA welcomes flood risk agreement
AA Insurance has welcomed the announcement from the Government and the Association of British Insurers that the insurance industry will continue to offer cover to people at risk of flooding.
ABI and Government agree on flood insurance
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) and the Government have reached agreement that ensures flood insurance remains widely available now and in the long term.
RSA takes on Navigators' Manchester and Basingstoke business
RSA has acquired the renewal rights for insurer Navigators regional marine and engineering portfolio.
Study spells out importance of online presence
A survey has suggested that although aggregators are the most popular way to secure cover, they are not always the easiest to obtain a quote.
BeatThatQuote.com powers MSN insurance service
Price comparison web site BeatThatQuote.com has announced a new partnership deal with MSN to provide online users with access to BeatThatQuote.com’s insurance services.
Free guides launched to help brokers build their online business
Free guides for insurance brokers have been launched to help them build their online business. Internet marketing specialists Speedie Consulting are giving away these information guides to coincide with their new brand site relaunch.
Fareham to be hardest hit by Zurich job losses
Zurich’s UK General Insurance business has today provided further detail on its recently-announced redundancies.
New comparison site for travel insurance launched
A travel insurance comparison site has been launched to offer a comparison service to consumers over the phone as well as online QuoteBanana.co.uk will offer cover for all ages from 0 to 90 years of age.
A third of insurance business missing out on online sales
A recent survey into online marketing shows that many finance and insurance companies could be missing out on sales by not maximising their websites or online marketing campaigns.
Absence notes - Determining justifiable absence
I have heard of a doctor's note, but never a dentist's note. Can you explain to me what types of sick notes are valid?
Appointment at Fortis
Fortis has appointed Ron Munro as an underwriting development manager. Munro brings 27 years' indust...
Appointment at United Insurance Brokers
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Mohamed Kotb as a senior account executive in the firm's Lond...
Event insurance - The show must go on
Customers organising small and medium-sized events still lack knowledge when it comes to event insurance. The industry must put the message across to make clear what cover is available, writes Jane Bernstein