E-Trading
The year ahead - Software houses' internet emphasis for 2008
Charlie Thomas looks at what is on the agenda for the industry's software houses in 2008
Appointment at Dual International
Paul Ferris has joined Dual International as its chief operating officer. Ferris arrives from Howden...
The new Lime minister
Brendan McManus
Catering for all needs
Restaurants
Appointment at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers
John Hurrell has been appointed as the chief executive of the Association of Insurance and Risk Mana...
Lloyd's proves attractive for new ventures despite industry concern
The concentration of broking distribution in Lloyd's inspired the launch of seven new syndicates in ...
APC secures unique Lloyd's deal in bid to increase capacity limits
APC has been given authority to underwrite UK small to medium-sized enterprise business up to £10m i...
Mapping out a market
Legal expenses insurance
Legal Services Act could spur firms to work to a new tune
A set of government reforms could radically shake up the dynamics of the entire insurance industry, ...
John Hurrell appointed CEO of the AIRM
John Hurrell, currently head of Marsh Risk Consultancy, has been appointed CEO of the Association of...
Solution aims to improve service
EG Solutions is targeting the UK broker and insurer market with its new integrated call centre solut...
UK insurers' reserve releases not sustainable, says Deloitte
Deloitte's analysis of Financial Services Authority (FSA) returns has found that motor insurers had ...
Up in smoke
What exactly is fire safety engineering, and how does it fit into the world of insurance? Martin Friel discovers how this discipline is redefining the way that the industry deals with fire risk management
Down the drain
Whether on a construction site, or in a commercial or residential property, escape of water was - until recently - drowned out by the insurance industry's preoccupation with fire. However, Sarah Hills highlights how teamwork may be able to pull the plug…
Smooth operator
Whether brokers like it or not, technology has become the backbone of the insurance industry, and software providers have stepped up their efforts in a bid to highlight their knowledge of the insurance chain. Michelle Worvell speaks to David Rasche about…
Busy as a bee
Companies are expected to be up-to-date with technology in this day and age, but what constitutes an effective internet-based trading solution? Sarah Hills looks into a seemingly run-of-the-mill online initiative that has been a recent hive of activity,…
RSA welcomes move by the Treasury
Royal and SunAlliance (RSA) has welcomed the move by the Treasury's Financial Inclusion Taskforce (F...
Extreme awakening
Winter sports
New website for gardeners launched
A new website for gardeners has been launched that provides information, services and solutions on g...
Soundbytes - Theo Duchen, Co-CEO, Acturis
What is the Acturis Broker System? Acturis is a system for commercial brokers and underwriting agen...
Experian and Microsoft develop service
Experian and Microsoft have developed a proof of concept identity management service through Microso...
CGI Group launches account reconciliation centre
CGI Group, in collaboration with Norwich Union (NU) and Allianz Insurance, has launched an account r...
Webline launches BDML's mychoice panel
Webline, a Capita Enabler company, has launched BDML's mychoice general insurance panel to the direc...
Talbot Underwriting reveals no change
Talbot Underwriting has revealed that its Lloyd's syndicate's capacity will remain unchanged at £325...