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NIG to launch series of briefings for brokers.
NIG is piloting a series of breakfast briefings and day-long sales and marketing masterclasses for b...
Delivering the goods.
D & O exposure is just one of the liabilities companies need to guard against in today's increasingly litigious society. Simon Threadgold says brokers should consider new menu-based liability contracts which allow the insured to pick and choose.
Independence day.
Andrew Paddick has long been a supporter of broker independence and he explains to Diane Smyth exactly why he is fighting the GISC and how he feels its implementation will affect the smaller broker.
Technology confusion.
A recent survey polling senior insurance professionals' opinions on outsourcing, found 40% of respon...
Should we buy in expertise?
Q: How would engaging a marketing consultant help improve our business development campaign? A: I...
Munters organises seminar.
MP John Greenway, chairman of the all party Insurance and Finance Group and Philip Young from AON ri...
TIA: motor assistance.
Norwich-based intermediary Travel Insurance Agencies has signed up Mondial Assistance to provide Eur...
The tie that binds?
The pressure for brokers to adopt a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week service is mounting and this is where the Lloyd's binding authority may be able to ease the burden, says John Dutton.
Smart and Cook: new division.
Broker Smart and Cook has launched a new private client division to provide high net worth cover in ...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill has made Alan Hutchinson its new quality manager. He will be based at the head offic...
EUAL offers help after NU's withdrawal.
Equestrian Underwriting Agencies has offered to help brokers left without an underwriter, following ...
Keeping up with faith.
There are many religions practised in the UK and the fact that this is not reflected by the cover available means brokers should get up-to-date and plug the gap in the church insurance sector, says Diane Smyth.
Making waves.
Internet advances mean the marine cargo sector is updating and streamlining its processes, with policies being developed that intend to take the industry by storm. David Fanning explains.
Appointment at NIG
NIG has made several promotions to the roles of assistant general manager. Adrian Harris is AGM perso...
Norwich Union overhauls its motor product range.
Norwich Union has announced several shake-ups to its motor product range. The insurer-giant has r...
Asbestos conditions.
Equitas and a group of London market insurers have issued documentation requirements for the payment...
Zurich: small centres.
Zurich Commercial is setting up a number of small business centres, through which it will deal with ...
E-Commerce Watch - Yell.com motoring relaunch
Yell.com has relaunched its motoring website, offering users the opportunity to discover their inner ...
Appointment at Crowe
John Tutton has joined Crowe as claims manager of its syndicate 963's Colchester claims department. H...
Appointment at GAB Robins
Gab Robins has made Cris Bellamy area account manager for the Northern England broker market....
Goodfellows: disability protection.
Protection underwriter Goodfellows has launched a disability protection product called incomesafety....
Appointment at Avon
Graham Turner has joined Avon as development inspector. He be based in the Birmingham office with res...
Appointment at Beazley
Beazley has made Adrian Lewers class underwriter. He will develop the political, contract frustration...
SVB makes its Nannycare policy available to all brokers.
SVB Underwriting Services is now offering Nannycare, a personal policy for professional nannies, to ...