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New office for Hiscox.
Hiscox has strengthened its regional network by opening a new office in Maidenhead. The office will ...
Chauffeur-driven policy.
Taxi Fleet Plus has launched a policy for businesses operating chauffeur-driven vehicles, funeral ca...
Appointment at MMA Insurance.
MMA Insurance has appointed Anthony Lewis as its motor manager to lead the private and commercial mo...
A work in progress
Appointed as managing director of Country Mutual Insurance Brokers in 2000, Neil McKenzie is keen to streamline the business, only buying brokers he believes have the right fit for the company. Diane Smyth reports.
Zenith acquisition to provide St Paul with link to middle-market.
St Paul International Insurance says the acquisition of Zenith Commercial will boost its bid to acce...
We are sailing.
There are no stormy waters for the buoyant pleasure craft market, though specialist knowledge is essential for success, says Joe Field.
Torrance: EL industry pool is now essential.
An insurer's pool for employers' liability risks is now inevitable, according to Andrew Torrance, ge...
Appointment at Sutton Winson.
Sheila Bertram has joined Sutton Winson in Twickenham as assistant manager of its private clients di...
In the fast lane.
Specialist knowledge is essential in the motorsports market where premiums have shot up and there is little insurance market capacity, says Nicolle Farthing.
Let bygones be bygones.
Losing customers every now and then to a different broker is all part of business but patience and perseverance, rather than severing relationships, often pays dividends.
At the country retreat.
The rich and famous of today are different to those of earlier in the century and lack the security advantages of a full team of servants. The risks these individuals now face are different and criminals' techniques have evolved to keep up. Roger Hurst…
Swinton EDI access.
Brokers in the Swinton Colonnade chain now have access to full cycle electronic data interchange pri...
Bureau Insurance Services produces newsletter
Bureau Insurance Services is now producing a frequent newsletter containing advice on non-standard h...
NIG passes one million policyholder mark
NIG's personal division has passed the one million policyholder mark for the first time in its histo...
Hiscox launches Maidenhead office
Hiscox's has strengthened its regional network with the official launch of its Maidenhead office. Th...
Allen & Allen Group expands business base
The Allen & Allen Group has expanded its business base by acquiring the name, goodwill and book of b...
Appointment at Highway Insurance Holdings
Motor insurer Highway Insurance Holdings has appointed Mike Rorison as regional account manager for ...
RBS 'will not sell' NIG
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has put up a firm 'not for sale' sign over broker-only insurer NIG afte...
June - OFT liability-cover study published
The Office of Fair Trading's report into the UK's liability insurance markets was met with a positiv...
Young drivers: a fast-growing danger
The insurance industry has been warned of a rising road menace - young drivers. Research from winds...
An eye for authenticity.
Success in the fine art insurance market is largely dependent on expertise, says Daniel Wood. Being able to draw on specialised knowledge to spot forgeries is invaluable in reducing fraudulent claims and may even be a deterrent to would-be counterfeiters.