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Exclusive - General Network expels 18 brokers.
The General Network is set to change its name to that of its parent by the end of the year, followin...
Broadening your horizons.
Recent legislation affecting the selling of travel insurance could mean more business for brokers, although the value of this market lies more in the opportunities it offers for cross-selling, says Jacqueline Page.
It could never happen to us ...
... is the attitude many companies have towards the threat of litigation. But, with the Woolf reforms and new employment law, Shona Cronin says legal expenses cover is more important than ever.
Budget Insurance moves into household.
Motor telebroker Budget Insurance has moved into the household market with an initial panel of two i...
Take action!
With the new millennium less than three months away, the need for contingency planning is greater than ever. Shona Cronin explains why SMEs must take business continuity seriously.
Going for number one.
Layton Blackham has acquired Ford Loft Group. This is the latest stage of what the firm calls its Qu...
Covering the alternatives.
Public interest in alternative therapies has encouraged some insurers to cover their use in private medical insurance policies, although there are still some obstacles to be overcome, says Ian Lindisfarne.
Welcome growth.
After several years of rock bottom prices, rates in the fleet motor market are hardening rapidly. Andrew Newman looks at how clients are reacting to the increases.
Ward Evans Group to sponsor rowing race.
The Ward Evans Group is to be the title sponsor for the Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2001 - ...
Ace seeks to increase broker base in the UK.
Bermudian insurance group, Ace is looking to increase the number of brokers it deals with in the UK,...
RP Hodson clarification.
Following the publication of the Broking Success page in the September issue of Professional Broking...
PB Online goes live.
Tim Collison takes you through everything that is on offer when you visit Professional Broking's new fully-interactive website - www.broking.co.uk.
Appointment at Beachcroft Wansbroughs.
Beachcroft Wansbroughs has made further investment in its insurance division with the appointment of...
David Worsfold.
The novelty of insurance roadshows is starting to wear a bit thin, but for the GISC's current round of consultation it is an appropriate choice.
Household insurers have themselves to blame for losses.
According to Bacon & Woodrow's annual household insurance report, underpriced rates are to blame for...
Appointment at Opus Holdings.
John Trueman has been appointed to the board of insurance broking and financial services group Opus ...
CGU invests in advertising campaign.
CGU has invested £8.5m in a nationwide advertising campaign designed to build awareness of the compa...
Policy Master profits soar.
Policy Master has posted an increase in operating profits of 37% to £639,000 for the six months endi...
Appointment at Prudential.
Les Cullen has been made group finance director of Prudential Corporation. He joins the company f...
Report highlights discrepancies.
Much of the work done to rectify subsidence damage is unnecessary and is inflating claims costs, acc...
Ecclesiastical: post-codes pinpoint risk.
Ecclesiastical Insurance has upgraded the underwriting on its Classic household product to six-figur...
Appointment at Addleshaw Booth & Co.
Simon Twigden has been made partner in charge of Addleshaw Booth & Co's London Office, and will mana...
Zurich in Northern Ireland boost.
Zurich Financial Services has made further investment in Northern Ireland with the launch of a perso...
United we stand.
Many independent intermediaries are uniting to counter the threat of larger brokers. Ric Mathers discusses how to pick the right group for you.