Management
Museum peace.
A recent report has shown a frightening lack of insurance provision among the UK's museums, due, in part, to a misapprehension about the costs involved. It is time insurers blew the dust off this misconception, says Clare Pardy.
Appointment at AIG Europe (UK).
AIG Europe (UK) has promoted Terry Bennett to board director. Terry joined AIG Europe in 1982 and fo...
Tesco takes a break.
Tesco Personal Finance will soon be offering travel insurance policies through Tesco supermarkets. C...
Brokers' future debated
The future of the broker market will be debated at the Chartered Insurance Institute's annual confere...
Independent puts risk management online
Independent Insurance has launched www.managerisk.co.uk, a free, online risk management site. The s...
Right buyer - be prepared.
Q: I am thinking of selling my general insurance brokerage. How do I find the right buyer? A: To ...
Cover gets a lift with ECIC.
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company (ECIC) has linked up with the Lift and Escalator Indus...
Tough lessons for insurers.
It is time for the insurance industry, along with its counterparts, to learn the unfortunate lesson that cutting corners and indulging in a short-term outlook may produce rather unattractive results.
Independent Insurance splashes out.
Once again Independent Insurance has splashed out on luxury coaches to wine, dine and inform its key...
A priceless opportunity.
The launch of the General Insurance Standards Council had the full support of the government. However, the GISC has a long way to go and it will need all the help it can get.
Winning ways.
Hanover Park's recent award wins have not fazed group md Keith Peraux. He talks to Diane Smyth about the company's ongoing plans for success and its refreshing attitude to management and growth.
CII chartered broker title on the horizon.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved a step closer to approving the title Chartered Insurance...
Paddick condemns GISC rulebook.
Andrew Paddick, director general of the Institute of Insurance Brokers, has accused the General Insu...
Bright outlook for CII.
Mike Bright, chief executive of Independent Insurance, has received approval from the Council of the...
Support given for chartered title
The Chartered Insurance Institute has moved a step closer to approving the title Chartered Insurance ...
GISC - make your mind up time.
After many months of discussion, GISC has finally been launched. Now the dust has settled, it is time for those in the industry to get involved and not watch from the wings, says Mike Slack.
Brokers scoop top awards.
Excellence in the insurance industry was celebrated last month at the biggest ever British Insurance...
Redundancy: who is liable?
Q: I am about to sell my business to another broker and under the terms of the deal, only the book of business is being transferred. I am going to have to make all my staff redundant. Can you advise me how to word the redundancy notice.
Weather Direct means rain need not stop pay.
Lloyd's broker JH Buckenham is behind a new venture aimed at the events industry. Called Weather Dir...
Appointment at Colonnade Insurance Brokers.
Ian Bullock has been promoted to director of marketing at Colonnade Insurance Brokers, having been h...
Awarding experiences.
The recent BIA awards saw the great and the good from the industry being rewarded for their efforts. GISC, however, wins no awards for unfairly treating those whose livelihood depends on insurance.
CII launches training CDs.
Chartered Insurance Institute Training Technology has developed a multimedia package aimed at people...
Appointment at St Paul.
St Paul has set up a department to service the transportation industry and appointed Colin Hamling a...
Excellence recognised at best ever awards
Excellence in the insurance industry was celebrated last night at the biggest ever British Insurance ...