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Keeping the eggs in separate baskets.
John O'Roarke tells Diane Smyth why Churchill believes in keeping its fingers in as many pies as possible, managing all four aspects of insurance and differentiating on service by refusing to outsource.
Appointment at Sabre.
Sabre has appointed four directors to its board: David Warnock, Peter Robinson, Pat Swords and John ...
insurE.com provides access to NIG's Polaris-based product.
NIG'S first Polaris-based commercial vehicle insurance product is now available from insurE-com. ...
AccidentCare launches new range of motor products.
Brokers can earn 33% commission on the new range of products from motor claims specialist AccidentCa...
Appointment at Markerstudy.
Markerstudy has made Rodney Wellard general manager. He brings 40 years of motor sector experience t...
One size fits all - is this our mutual friend?
Liability is still the subject of the moment, with some companies unable to get any cover at all and...
Thomas Winter Insurance helps SHA tenants fight social exclusion.
Over 90% of Scottish Housing Association tenants are failing to insure their household goods and per...
Appointment at Misys Insurance Management.
Tim Rogers has been appointed to the newly-created position of countrywide fleet manager at Misys In...
HML goes to town with taxi offerings.
Guaranteeing broker HML Marketing has launched a range of taxi products for new and existing brokers...
Directly to a broker near you.
Competing with direct writers on their terms is not conducive to broking but the trend towards opening broker divisions could halt the brain drain of underwriting talent.
Commercial gets boost.
Commercial brokers now have access to two new insurance providers: Primary Broker Services and The ...
Getting into football fever.
Getting into football fever, Overheard caught the last few minutes of the Belgium v Brazil match wit...
Back on the chain gang.
A deluge of stars opting for extravagant jewellery has made it fashionable again. Michelle Connolly asks whether, in light of increasing under-insurance, diamonds could also become a broker's best friend.
Appointment at XL London Market.
XL London Market has appointed Paul Drake (right) to its board as director of risk management and Ja...
Axa Art is sponsoring an exhibition.
Axa Art is sponsoring an exhibition of early 20th century photographer Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams at 1...
Outsourcing: niche and easy for brokers?
Outsourcing is the industry buzzword at the moment, with brokers encouraged to pass on non-core work...
Holman's updates.
Holman's, the independent Lloyd's broker, has updated its wholesale thatch scheme. The cover is unde...
The Swinton Group pays #27m for Colonnade.
The Swinton Group has bought Colonnade Insurance Brokers for #27m. Swinton is paying former owner...
Appointment at Finsure.
Wynn Roberts has become managing director for NIG's subsidiary company Finsure. He will be responsib...
Industry faces #4bn bill after House of Lords asbestos ruling.
The House of Lords' recent decision to overturn the verdicts in Fairchild, Fox and Matthews means ma...
Hard times in a hard market.
The insurance industry is experiencing hard markets, putting premiums out of the reach of our most needy clients and putting the industry's social conscience under scrutiny.
Arriving at a crossroads.
The mixed blessings brought by high rates and high premiums, coupled with concern over phase two of the Motor Insurance Database, are leaving brokers feeling unsettled. Simon Threadgold explains the likely direction the market will take.
Appointment at QBE International Insurance.
QBE International Insurance has appointed Gary Norman to its general liability division, with partic...
Appointment at Miller.
The holdings board of Miller has announced a series of promotions. David Briggs, Roop Chandwani, Ma...