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CGU jobs go in London shake-up.
A total of 190 jobs across CGU's London offices are under threat as the insurer gets underway with t...
BIIBA calls for Y2K checks.
At least 1000 brokers still need to upgrade their software systems to ensure they are millennium-com...
Brokers opt for IIB life venture.
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has confirmed that over 260 former IBRC brokers are going ahead w...
PMI market share (by no of schemes).
The private medical insurance market is now dominated by two insurers which hold close to a 70% mark...
Appointment at R.L. Davison & Co.
Bob Crothers (above) has joined the wholesale account team of specialist Lloyd's broker R.L. Davison...
Appointment at HSBC.
Sir John Carter has been appointed an adviser to the board of HSBC Investment Bank, where he will he...
A rare breed.
A handful of niche brokers continue to dominate the equine market. However, David Fanning says it is still possible for enthusiastic non-specialists to make their mark.
Appointment at BEIB.
Bloodstock broker Geoff Raggett has retired after over 35 years in the market. Mr Raggett was former...
Motor market losses will hit £2bn by 2000.
Actuary Bacon & Woodrow has warned UK motor insurers to brace themselves for underwriting losses of ...
Commercial deal for small brokers.
Hartley Cooper & Warner has improved its commercial facility, Commercial Line, by offering higher st...
Appointment at Friends Provident.
Former Transport Secretary John MacGregor MP has been appointed to the main board of Friends Provide...
10th Parliamentary Reception.
The good and the great turned out at the end of last year for the 10th Parliamentary Reception hoste...
Make your mind up time.
Many composite brokers are having to decide whether it is worth continuing with life and pensions business. Jennifer Jarrett offers some guidance on this difficult decision process.
Garry Heath.
Recently, the IFA Association has come in for considerable criticism for the way in which we are dea...
RSA travels upmarket.
Royal & Sun Alliance has developed a travel insurance product for high net worth customers. Prime...
Wren buys Masthead.
Wren, Lloyd's insurance group, has bought Masthead Insurance Underwriting for £49m. The takeover inc...
Appointment at Colonia Baltica.
Amanda Lewis has joined Colonia Baltica Insurance Ltd to establish and develop its contingency and s...
Time for brokers to stick together.
Together we stand, divided we fall. It is a very old cliche, but in the broking world its meaning no...
Phase Two 'will be workable'.
The IFA Association is confident that Phase Two of the Pensions Review will be able to go ahead this...
NIG Skandia.
NIG Skandia has asked us to make clear that contrary to a statement made in the last issue of Profes...
Regional alliance to compete with bigger brokers.
Eight East Anglian brokers have followed in the footsteps of The Broker Alliance and Unitas and join...
Will CGU behave like the old GA?
I read the letter about General Accident headed 'Call to arms' (PB, Nov, p15) with great interest an...
Countrywide brokers take the lead with proactive marketing.
A group of Countrywide brokers are beating off the competition in the household market and achieving...
Another tough year.
Last year was yet another year of great change for nearly all concerned in the insurance industry. Tim Collison takes a look back at some of the major events of the last 12 months.