E-Trading
2007 travel claims bill tops £400m
Travel insurers faced a collective claims bill of more than £400m last year, according to travel ins...
Soundbytes
What is Ebroker? Ebroker is a website - www.allianzebroker.co.uk - for the commercial broking commu...
ABI calls for reform in personal injury compensation
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has today joined forces with the CBI and Citizens Advice to call for the Government to introduce its proposals for reforming personal injury compensation without delay. These will enable personal injury…
Insurance industry executives confident in the face of credit crisis
Insurance executives were feeling confident about their ability to manage risks and opportunities at the onset of the credit crisis, according to a new global study conducted by Towers Perrin in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Allianz boss: “Reserve release holiday coming to an end”
I assume Andrew Torrance is not an Everton or Tottenham fan (both teams crashed out of the UEFA cup following penalty shoot-outs last night) as he was in a very good mood this morning (Thursday 13 March), writes Charlie Thomas, reporter, Professional…
Groupama launches Broker Trading Team
Groupama Insurances is strengthening its broker and intermediary relationships with a range of important service initiatives including the creation of a brand new Broker Trading Team that opened for business in February 2008.
Private motor insurance could finally make profit in 2009
A new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor has revealed that the UK private motor insurance market could finally make a profit in 2009 after 14 years of unprofitability.
Open GI management shuffle
Chris Guillaume, research and development director of Open GI, is set to take charge as managing director with effect from 20 March.
New aggregator site enters congested market
Lloyds TSB has entered the increasingly competitive aggregator market with the launch of insurance.co.uk, the first high street bank to do so.
Axa makes Lloyd's move with latest broker purchase
Axa Advisory Holdings has made a formal offer to purchase 100% of the share capital of SBJ Group.
R J Kiln & Co acquires share in expatriate insurance specialist
R J Kiln & Co (Kiln) and Ibex Insurance Services (Ibex) today announced that Kiln has acquired a minority shareholding in the Gibraltar-based insurance provider.
Insurer wins case in Court of Appeal
The Trustees of Syndicate 1243 have won their case against Kosmar Villa Holidays in the Court of Appeal.
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance launch new system
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance have launched their new trading system, called K-nect.
New claims and risk management service set for launch
Legal & Professional Claims is set to launch a new professional indemnity (PI) claims and risk management service this summer.
Allianz rethinks claims handling ahead of MoJ
Allianz Insurance is preparing to pilot a number of changes to the way it handles personal injury claims ahead of the anticipated reforms by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Appointment at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK
Philipp Cremer has taken the position of head of market management and communications at Allianz Glo...
Smartwater - UV technology set to battle metal theft
A rise in church metal robberies has forced Ecclesiastical Insurance to take action, writes Marcus Alcock
Legal expenses - Heading for the main line
Despite a generally poor uptake of legal expenses insurance, the market is vibrant, diverse and shows nascent signs of a promising future, argues Marcus Alcock
Converting visitors into buyers - Directing traffic for a safe landing
Charlie Thomas has been assessing the basics in attempting to convert your website visitors into buyers
Property - Profit from property?
As the commercial property market stalls what is the best approach to business premises? Christina Jordan evaluates leasing versus buying
Stuart Davidsen - This Catamaran man
Director's Q&A
Heath Lambert to roll out Acturis system to UK regional network
Heath Lambert has teamed up with software house Acturis in a bid to expand its capacity and maintain...
Claimants case struck out at trial
Two genuine claimants seeking damages following a road traffic accident have had their case struck o...
EDI pricing model changes could damage brokers' market position
Brokers on the Open GI system could be facing increased costs after the software provider notified i...