E-Trading
Walk this way
Premium finance companies are encouraging the broking sector to look into the future and visualise the benefits of using their services, but how can brokers move with the times and better utilise the skills that providers have to offer, asks Liz Booth
Select & Protect launches Trading Square
Select & Protect has launched Trading Square, a trading platform for partners wishing to brand the f...
RI3K completes its new message service
RI3K has completed its new message service for the insurance and reinsurance industry. The RI3K Mess...
Making a splash
With brokers continually looking for new business, Sarah Hills discusses the benefits of taking on add-on insurance in order to generate income
Importance of improving flood defences
The government has failed to grasp the importance of improving the UK's flood defences, according to...
Evolution Legal expands its range
Evolution Legal has expanded its range of accident management claims services, with the provision of...
Fortis acquires majority share in InsureTECH Systems
Fortis has acquired a majority share in InsureTECH Systems, an internet software development company...
Planned PPI compensation claims ‘should help weed out mis-sellers’, says Ceta
Planned compensation claims by up to 70,000 consumers, who believe they were sold inappropriate or overpriced payment protect insurance (PPI), is good news if it helps to rid the market of those responsible for mis-selling, according to Ceta.
ClaimWatch moves into the insurance sector
ClaimWatch has stated a promotion of its web-based ClaimWatch® package into the insurance sector.
Groupama Insurances adds to sales proposition
Groupama Insurances has made a range of enhancements to its group and individual personal accident cover to provide brokers and intermediaries with an additional sales proposition.
Crawford & Company UK relocates in Cardiff
Crawford & Company UK is relocating, within Cardiff, to a new office from 1 November 2007.
Claims deluge: water damage continues to makes waves
28% of residential and commercial property claims are the result of water escape, according to statistics for January to September issued by Lockton’s Real Estate & Construction division. Storms have also proved a problem area, accounting for 23%of…
Somerville to merge Oak and Plum underwriting agencies
Somerville Holdings has announced its intention to merge its Oak Underwriting and Plum underwriting operations early in the New Year, subject to regulatory approval.
iprism and Gocompare combine in SME offering
Iprism has launched its white label service and announced its first client is insurance comparison website, Gocompare.com.
Smart and Cook create bespoke football package
Smart and Cook has joined up with Wigan Athletic to create a bespoke package of insurance services for fans. The deal with Wigan has been signed on a three year arrangement.
Grain price increases leave farmers at risk
Farmers are being warned to check their crops insurance amid fears that recent increases in grain prices may leave them without enough cover.
Fortis moves into digital channel
Fortis has announced the acquisition of a majority share in InsureTECH Systems Limited, an internet software development company focusing on web aggregator technology for the insurance market.
RSA hits out at Government flood plans
Royal & SunAlliance (RSA) has expressed disappointment at the Government’s response to the industry’s call for improved flood defence funding.
ABI targets low income households
A new report published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), Access for All: extending the reach of insurance, has found that 35% of people in the lowest-income households (less than £10,000 per year) have no insurance at all and that they also…
Howden expands into general liability
Howden has announced that it is building a team to further enhance its capabilities in general liability products including employers’ liability, public liability, product recall, product guarantee, and environmental and pollution liability.
Self insurance provision opened up
Oxygen Insurance Brokers and Close Wealth Management Group (CWMG), have the launch of a self insurance facility for UK businesses and professional practices, enabling them to reduce their insurance premiums.
Hyperion re-brands reinsurance operation
Hyperion has announced that its reinsurance broking operation, J K Buckenham (JKB), will adopt the Howden brand with immediate effect subject to the approval of the Financial Services Authority.
Sainsbury’s offers 'massive' discount on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, with a further 10% discount if customers buy online.
Capita and Bankhall join forces to create unique advisor platform
IFA support services organisation, Bankhall and independent platform provider, Capita Enabler, have launched a service for Bankhall members.