News
Shameful spectacle mars BIA ceremony.
I am writing to say what an enjoyable evening I had at this year's British Insurance Awards. However...
NIG Skandia launches motorcycle product.
NIG Skandia has added to its range of screen-based products with the launch of its motorcycle produc...
Arter appointed to AII.
Chris Arter ACII MBA has been appointed secretary general of the Association of Insurance Intermedia...
Terry Wellard.
If the likes of Boots and Tesco can get into bed with insurers, why don't you join forces with the local chemist or butcher?
Crawford THG and Ellis & Buckle set to axe staff in restructuring.
The loss adjusting world is about to go through another period of upheaval with both Crawford THG an...
Top 20 buy-out.
EW Blanch Holdings, along with Swire Blanch has acquired London-based Dunn & Carter, an insurance br...
Appointment at Sedgwick.
Sedgwick has appointed Ian Baker as UK business leader of its Public and Community Risk Solutions te...
ABI issues millennium warning.
The Association of British Insurers has issued a stern warning to the market to become year 2000-com...
A buyer's market.
The retail sector has expanded massively in recent years, with most commercial insurers trying to get in on the act. Shona Cronin reports.
Up close and commercial.
New regulations have changed the way insureds are required to approach inspections of plant and machinery. Steve Banner reports.
CGU is official.
And so it's official, the marriage of Commercial Union and General Accident has resulted in the some...
Lords ruling is bad news for insurers.
You can never quite predict what the House of Lords is going to do. The long-awaited ruling on perso...
Eagle Star surveys the Net.
A survey by Eagle Star has revealed that use of its Internet motor insurance site peaks between 10am...
Willis Corroon set for growth in £951m US takeover deal.
Willis Corroon has announced its intention to grow via acquisition once the takeover by US buyout sp...
Appointment at Guardian.
Nick Weaver ACII has been appointed regional development director for the Midlands and will be based...
Marcus Hearn sets up PA division following requests from brokers.
A personal accident, illness and redundancy package for groups and individuals has been produced as ...
Arson guidance given.
The Arson Bureau has produced guidance for hostel staff on the accommodation of known or potential a...
Mailshot magic.
There is fine art to selling by post. Keith Sankey considers the elements necessary for brokers to reach that target market and achieve direct marketing success.
Independent Insurance produces guide.
Brokers wishing to get more involved in risk management should get a copy of a new guide produced by...
Regulation delayed.
An announcement on the future of broker regulation has been delayed according to industry sources. J...
New agency launched.
Dartford-based CCS Select is a new underwriting agency specialising in non-motor commercial risks. I...
Fleet package alliance.
Allianz Cornhill International and the UK branch division of Cornhill Insurance, have teamed up with...
Cox relaunches its enhanced Portfolio.
Cox Underwriting has relaunched its high net worth Portfolio policy. The enhanced product is warr...
Kwik Fit motors into travel market.
Guardian Insurance is to underwrite travel insurance for existing motor customers of Kwik Fit Insura...