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Swinton insurance hits back at 'blanket' acquisition claims
Swinton has denied reports that it has decided to step up its acquisition strategy to snap up broker...
Speed is of the essence
The possibility of a much more efficient, and even paperless office, has been on the IT agenda for some years, but is now becoming a reality. Recent advances from companies such as Xchanging have seriously increased speed of turn around for brokers such…
At the dawn of a brave new world
In the run-up to this year's British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) conference in Glasgow, In...
Oh, broker where art thou?
The overwhelming response of brokers who regularly attend the Biba conference is that it is a valuable experience, yet the majority still stay away. Liz Booth talks to a cross section of attendees about its value to them and what must change to attract…
Focus on basics and stop the rot
A fiery Jonathan Davey refuses to pull his punches as he talks to Michelle Worvell about the poor service that brokers have had to put up with and the recent impact of FSA regulation
Training Q & A
Epping broker J&M has recently developed an extensive training programme for new recruits as well as...
Letters/comment
Another year and another British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) Conference is upon us. It may...
The hottest insurance gossip
Norwich Union (NU) PR supremo David Ross recently regaled Polly over lunch with his "insurance is li...
Allianz Cornwall launches a training and development academy
Allianz Cornhill has launched a training and development academy for its 600 claims staff. The initi...
Successors sought for £1bn Folgate business
Folgate executive chairman, Peter Cullum, has said the group is aiming to have a premium income of £...
Axa Campus relaunched
Axa has relaunched its online training programme, Axa Campus, a single solution for brokers to meet ...
Office-Shadow launches Risk Assessment Module
Office-Shadow, developer of web-based business continuity software Shadow-Planner, launched its Risk...
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Callbruce launched
Scottish broker Bruce Stevenson has launched subsidiary Callbruce, which aims to provide a wide rang...
Flood risk report published
The Chartered Insurance Institute has published a report on flood risks by the Benfield Hazard Resea...
Unrealised assets
High net worth: Appraisers
TBS drops broking network tag
Total Broker Solutions has moved to distance itself from its initial network offering and has shifte...
Appointment at Fusion
Fusion has boosted its underwriting team with the appointment of Paul Crump as property underwriting...
Hiscox has been recognised as the top financial services company
Hiscox has been recognised as the top financial services company to work for in the UK. It was numbe...
Brokers have the 'right stuff'
Outside threats to business have always been around, but brokers today appear to be facing new forms of competition at a time when business is already tough. Richard Welsh talked to some brokers about their fears and concerns for a healthy future
Folgate sets out plans for its future broker leaders
The Folgate Partnership has launched a new broker academy, together with sister company Towergate Un...
Allianz Cornhill announces record operating profits
Allianz Cornhill announced record operating profits of £159.1m for the year ended 31 December 2003, ...
Incapacity claims could cripple companies as stress levels soar
Stress levels in the workplace are at an all time high, making employers more vulnerable than ever t...
Call centres - Same headset - new mindset
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