Management
Appointment at
BJP Insurance Brokers has made three new appointments to continue theexpansion of its Wokingham-base...
'Decide soon' about joining networks
Brokers need to make a quick decision about whether or not they canface the rigours of the regulatio...
Youth and age
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is the search fornew talent. St Paul launched a three-year 'apprenticeship' scheme lastOctober and Insurance Age will be following the progress of the youngpeople on it, highlighting the issues that…
Appointment at CII
The CII has appointed Kevin Mills as the new IT manager of its computer support group. He joins fro...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has made several appointments. Miles Banks becomes director of claims and Andrew Binns managing...
Gresham's law
A series of strategic moves has allowed Chris Collier to grow his business from a small high-street firm to a Lloyd's broker. Nicolle Farthing reports.
Romain Consulting skills
Brokers can now access board-room level marketing skills from Romain Consulting. Set up by Simone R...
Employers' Liability - Levels of EL terrorism cover raised by THB
Thompson, Heath & Bond has launched a policy offering higher levels of employer's liability terrori...
Network Insurance Services is forced out of business
Bedfordshire-based broker Network Insurance Services has gone into receivership following an interv...
General practice
The Financial Services Authority is poised to take a hard line on the sale of private medical insurance but, though further customer education is important, is heavier regulation really the answer? Catherine Nicoll says a regulatory compromise is within…
Just what the doctor ordered
The Chartered Insurance Institute has experienced a radical shake-up under the directorship of Dr Sandy Scott, leading to a more modern and accessible approach. After getting his house in order he suggests brokers to do the same in preparation for…
Credit Insurance - Euler: all-in-one credit package for businesses
Credit insurer Euler Trade Indemnity has launched a new portfolio of products, aiming to create an ...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management
David MacFarlane has joined Misys Insurance Management as motor fleet sales technician for the Coun...
TradeRadar site: finance checks
Brokers can check the financial strength of their business partners through a new website www.Trade...
Appointment at Legal & General Insurance
Legal & General Insurance has announced the appointment of Ian Vineyas managing director of its gene...
Towergate establishes PI unit
Towergate Underwriting Group has launched a new professionalindemnity (PI) division called Towergate...
FINE ART - The fine art of insuring ... fine art
Kris Coombes looks at the essentials of insuring antiques, art and collectibles in a high net worth (HNW) package, the consequences of not getting it right and the level of expertise insurers can provide to brokers in this complex area
News in brief
The Travel Protection Group has made a strategic decision to returnto the company's core business of...
Boncaster in Harley heaven
Boncaster has won the race to link up with Harley-Davidson FinancialServices and become the official...
Appointment at Countrywide
Two internal promotions further extend Countrywide's in-house fleetteam. Ruth Shirley becomes motor ...
News in brief
Zurich's new customer-contact centre, recently opened in Cardiff, hasgenerated up to 230 new jobs, d...
Zurich offers Risk Review
A new risk management tool designed to help brokers who do not havethe capability or resources in pl...
The curious case of ... the certifiable certification
Tony Bridgland, Insurance Age's Perry Mason, investigates the civil service's new ban on photocopying
Appointment at Carmichaels
Paul Ryan is moving to Carmichaels' head office in Maidstone to serveas an external loss adjuster. H...