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PXRE outfit targets SMEs.
PXRE managing agency has set up a new service company - PXRE Insurance Services - to target the prov...
Exclusive - Norman changes name in time for Net launch.
Norman Insurance will unveil its new name as MMA on 27 April, in line with that of its French parent...
Give your company a shot of new blood.
Q: My business currently takes the form of a partnership of three. One is wishing to retire, and we ...
Highway: Fairplay for offenders.
Highway is targeting people with convictions with the launch of its Fairplay Home Insurance policy. ...
Appointment at Eastgate.
Peter Thomas and Tony Sayer join Eastgate's new legal and medical services team as commercial develo...
Appointment at NIG Skandia.
Stephen Hodson has joined NIG Skandia's marketing team as senior marketing executive. Prior to this,...
Out of the dog house.
The government's new Passports for Pets initiative could give the flagging pet insurance market the boost it badly needs, as pets will now have to have travel insurance cover similar to that of their owners, says Shona Cronin.
GISC reviews proposals.
The General Standard Council's announcement that it has revised its regulatory proposals is welcome news - particularly for smaller brokers and intermediaries. Tim Collison reports.
NIG sets up new premium finance division.
Following on from the success of Finsure, NIG is set to go live with a dedicated commercial lines pr...
Trading standards.
Insurers tend to offer similar cover for commercial trades, however, they differ in their attitudes to policy limits and willingness to cover high-risk trades, says Steve Banner.
BIBA tackles professionalism.
This month's BIBA conference will take as its starting point the issue of professional status. This is close to the heart of many brokers in the current move towards the new Chartered Insurance Broker title, says Tim Collison.
RSA quotes go nationwide.
Royal & SunAlliance UK Commercial's Enterprise service has been rolled out on a nationwide basis. Th...
Appointment at Miller.
Miller's board has been restructured, with Mike Mahoney, the current deputy chairman, becoming non-e...
Underwriters in MBO.
The underwriters of marine facilities Yachtline and Marineline have teamed up to buy the two busines...
Breaking long-term agreements could lead to damages.
Q: We are under attack on a policy which is subject to a long-term agreement. What can we do to figh...
Ian Mantel - Principal at Manor Insurance.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Helping London & Edinburgh to devise FastTrack. It was ...
A break from the Norm.
Norman is dropping its name in favour of that of its parent in an effort to boost its image. The company is also boosting its broker service and venturing into the world of e-commerce, Norman's chief executive Garry Fearn tells Tim Collison.
GISC to open doors in July.
The General Insurance Standards Council will go live on 3 July with a voluntary membership, comprisi...
Get your Act together.
Over 60% of businesses are not aware that the Data Protection Act came into force last month and a m...
Credit control.
While most business understand the need to insure their property and liabilities, few appreciate the importance of protecting against trade debts. Simon Threadgold reports.
Appointment at Crowe Insurance.
Crowe Insurance has put together a new fleet underwriting team in Solihull. Jonathan Dye is regional...
Folgate to focus on select brokers.
German-owned insurer, Folgate has launched its commercial division to a group of 40 preferred broker...
InsurE-com goes online.
InsurE-COM, the new broker market Internet trading initiative, is expected to sign up 10 insurers i...
Room for expansion.
The majority of commercial insureds do not pay their premiums in instalments. David Fanning asks why.