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Brokers urged to 'recession proof' their commercial clients
Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) specialist, Angel Underwriting, has urged brokers across the UK to ensure their commercial clients are made as ‘recession proof’ as possible, as the spectre of a mass slowdown looms ever larger.
GHL's Steve Tidd resigns
The board of directors of GHL Europe has announced that Steve Tidd has resigned from his role as chief executive of GHL Europe and Zenith Insurance.
ABI claims fraud costs insurers £5m a week
Insurers are paying out £5m per week on fraudulent motor claims according to the results of a study published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Equalities bill “promotes mediocrity”, warns law firm
The government’s new equality bill could result in a brain drain of top talent, a law firm has warned.
Appointment at Lucas Fettes & Partners
Lucas Fettes & Partners has hired Cath Coombs as an account handler. She brings over 20 years' indus...
Fight the good fight
Schemes can be a heavy investment for brokers wanting to break into new markets but, as Richard Hersant explains, approaching the insurance market from a different angle will allow smaller firms to beat the odds
Fencing, not mincing, words
As a former county fencing - specifically sabre - champion, I was amused to note the imagery of a sa...
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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH - MOTORCYCLE COVER FOR A SMOOTH RIDE Product: Optima Bike Underwriter: ...
Expert calls for brokers to jump on the aggregator bandwagon
Brokers should seek ways to work with aggregators and invest in their technology, according to an in...
Young drivers pay more to insure their cars
The new Equalities Bill, being introduced by the Government to tackle age-based prejudice, could have far reaching consequences for the car insurance industry, according to uSwitch.com. Currently, although young drivers (aged 17-25) make up only 7% of…
Kennedys and Davies Lavery to merge
Insurance law specialists Kennedys and Davies Lavery have merged.
Gocompare comment on first mobile car insurance quote service
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com has commented on the news that Swiftcover has become the first company to provide car insurance quotes through a mobile phone internet connection.
Heath Lambert Consulting launches new online annuity quotation service
Although consumers have the right to ‘shop around’ to find the best annuity provider to pay their pension income, only one in three investors actually do this.
Marsh expands global construction claims team
Marsh has acquired the assets of The Nielsen-Wurster Group’s Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution business. As part of the transaction, more than 30 Nielsen-Wurster professionals and staff will join Marsh, including Reza Nikain, president of the…
RBSI confirms another senior departure
Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed that Michael Rea has left his role as director of NIG.
Appointment at Rushton International
Rushton International has recruited Peter Elliott as its marketing director. Elliott worked previous...
Equity Red Star and Countrywide form partnership
Equity Red Star has formed a strategic partnership with Countrywide, as it looks to increase its mar...
CETA urges brokers to sell identity theft insurance
CETA has urged brokers to sell identity theft insurance to consumers to protect against the growing ...
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David Parker has been recruited by ABC Insurance to lead its Maidstone operation. He will be respons...
Identity fraudsters
Experian has warned that senior level employees within commercial organisations are at significant r...
Motor claims costs on the rise
Personal injury claims continue to be the biggest cause of concern among UK motor insurers, accordin...
Ex-offenders charity speaks out over industry policy of exclusion
The aggregator market has been criticised for failing to make it clear to ex-offenders that they mus...
Consumers don't buy purely on price says aggregator
New research from comparethemarket.com has questioned the industry perception that all insurance purchases via comparison sites are driven by price.
Up to 40 brokers take plunge with Broker Network
Broker Network has signed up 23 brokers from across the UK as Associate Members.