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Job increases forecast.
According to the latest Manpower Quarterly Survey of Employment Prospects, 30% of insurance employer...
Brokers win in critical market.
Independent Financial Advisers and brokers have significantly increased their market share in the cr...
Appointment at Key Choice.
Key Choice, CSC's marketing group, has appointed Jim Horrell as general manager. He will be responsi...
A long haul to recovery.
The hardening of rates in the marine cargo sector looks set to be a slow process. Shona Cronin analyses the most significant changes in this specialist market.
Windows on the world.
The future for broker software is Windows compatibility. Brokerages and software houses ignore this trend at their peril, says Steve Banner.
Merricks is financial services ombudsman.
Newly-appointed chief financial services ombudsman Walter Merricks has promised to address concerns ...
Healthcare on a budget.
The future for healthcare in the UK will almost certainly be a mix of private and State provision. However, Tim Collison says the high cost of private medical insurance is forcing many people to look at only budget policies.
WPA attacks BUPA over prices.
Health care provider Western Provident Association is offering its 500,000 policyholders a unique ca...
Tesco drives into motor.
Tesco Personal Finance has launched into the motor market, and is pledging to undercut premiums whic...
Generali in Maritime and Chiyoda deal.
Generali is still in negotiations with underwriters regarding the disposal of its remaining property...
PPP policy eases NHS waiting lists.
PPP Healthcare has put together a private medical insurance policy that will provide immediate acces...
Aon launches first corporate branding campaign.
The brand wars among global brokers intensified last month with the launch of Aon's first corporate ...
Surprise good news for motor brokers.
Personal lines brokers should take heart from the findings in this year's non-life insurance report ...
Exclusive - Axa reveals first stage of integration.
The integration of Guardian into the Axa structure is likely to lead to the closure of 13 regional b...
Our friends in the North.
With the financial backing of Capricorn, Arnott Insurance is set to become a major force in personal lines broking. Tim Collison spoke to group MD Rob Ward about the acquisition of Century.
NMT is given a further £2.5m.
New Millennium Technologies is to receive a £2.5m capital injection from one of its shareholders, ju...
Appointment at Brockbank Syndicate Management.
Lloyd's managing agency Brockbank Syndicate Management has announced three new appointments to its b...
Getting your own back.
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has put credit hire companies on the back foot. Simon Threadgold looks at how the judgement could affect the relationship between hire firms, insurers and insureds.
CGU sponsorship.
CGU Insurance has launched its Capable Manager sponsorship scheme in conjunction with the Open Unive...
Euro warning for intermediaries.
Brokers have been warned by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) that they have to be ready to ...
Disaster Restoration's promise.
Fire and flood damage repair specialist Disaster Restoration is promising to be on site within two h...
Douglas Tyrie policy aims to help keep leisure boats afloat.
Leisure boat users are set to benefit from a new product from Douglas Tyrie Insurance Brokers. The n...
Ian Ritchie.
Managers must have enthusiasm and vision, and, as many will testify, a determination to succeed can work miracles.
Home improvements.
Over the last few years, many brokers in the household market have struggled at the hands of building societies. However, Vivien Roley says that the market is turning in their favour.