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Appointment at ITT London & Edinburgh.
Sue Rogers has been appointed to claims customer service manager within the commercial lines divisio...
MIA's first class cover for London students.
The Medical Insurance Agency has claimed that students with London postcodes could save almost £45 b...
Appointment at AIG Europe.
John Nicholas has been appointed as the head of risk finance of AIG Europe. He joins from Wachovi...
Carrying the can.
If a food manufacturer discovers glass in its crisps, the costs of recalling every bag from the batch could put the company out of business. However, financial ruin can be prevented if appropriate insurance is bought says Tony Dowding.
ABI: no guaranteed annuity crisis.
The Association of British Insurers has sought to play down the growing concern about guaranteed ann...
Unitas alliance numbers eight as Tyser adds its fizz.
The Unitas alliance of seven regional brokers has signed up its eighth and final member, Tyser (UK)....
Lloyd Hanks.
As an industry we must make sure that we do not waste the opportunity to set up an effective self-regulatory body, as compliance is the key to consumer confidence.
Don't forget the workers.
Corporate clients have a wide variety of insurance needs, but often the pension requirements of the non-senior workers are overlooked. Keith Sankey says organising a group personal pension is easier than many brokers realise.
If you can't take the fleet ...
... stay out of the market. Five years ago, fleet insurance boasted high rates. But, says Shona Cronin, the combination of market newcomers and existing insurers trying to increase market share, has forced rates down to an all-time low.
Ex-Willis MD goes solo.
Nigel Horsey, former managing director of Willis Corroon Credit, has launched his own credit insuran...
Towergate acquires Strovers to create 4000-strong broking army.
Towergate Underwriting Services is to be re-named Towergate Underwriting Group following its latest ...
Ford drivers to benefit.
Ford drivers are set to benefit from a new product, FordInsure, underwritten by Norwich Union. The n...
Appointment at Experian Insurance Services.
Experian Insurance Services has made two new appointments. Ruari MacDonald joins as senior business ...
Appointment at Aon Risk Services.
Alan Nugent, a professional indemnity broker has joined Aon Risk Services Professions Group, where h...
ACE's high with new products.
ACE Engineering Insurance has launched a new range of products which will replace those inherited fr...
How to click with your customers.
With its visual impact, flexibility and interactivity, the Internet offers opportunities that are light-years ahead of conventional marketing. Alastair Murray explains how and why you should get on-line.
Les McIntosh.
Changes are happening again in the software market. CSC and PolicyMaster are the companies you should be watching.
Leaving the rat race.
It is at this time of year that the insurance intermediary market becomes awash with people wondering whether to sell their businesses or whether to persevere for another year and see what the future holds, says Jennifer Jarrett.
CII launches new logo.
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a new corporate identity. It has re-cast the upper...
PI insurers gear up for fight over mis-selling compensation claims.
Brokers and IFAs worried about whether their professional indemnity insurance will cover compensatio...
Swire risk bought up.
Lambert Fenchurch Group has acquired the majority of the corporate risk wholesale business of Swire ...
Claims giant will be born from E&B merger with Cunningham.
The loss adjusting industry is set for more dramatic change with the news that Ellis & Buckle is to ...
Folgate ends its year-long broker business review.
Dorset-based Folgate has completed its year-long restructuring programme, which has seen a radical s...
Appointment at Swiss Life (UK).
Swiss Life (UK) has appointed Grace Bennie to senior group risk underwriter and Jane Takes, to the p...