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Up to speed.
New insurers are being attracted to the bus and coach sector by the hardening rates. However, Steve Banner questions how many will be there to stay.
Going forward together.
Martin Long, chief executive of Churchill Insurance, tells Tim Collison why he wanted to buy NIG and how the broker market company will figure in the group's expansion plans over the coming months.
Appointment at The Broker Network.
The Broker Network has appointed Neil Worsnop as partnership director. He has spent the last 34 y...
End of the road.
Some in the uninsured loss recovery market believe that the days of the smaller provider are numbered. David Fanning looks at what is in store for this tough market.
NIG takes on motorbike book.
Allianz Cornhill will cease writing motorcycle risks from 1 March 2000. The insurer says it wants to...
Highway feud settled.
Lloyd's guaranteeing broker Edgar Hamilton is to go to arbitration to settle its feud with Highway M...
Norman revamps motor policies.
Norman Insurance has revamped its Motor Trade Road Risks and MotorServ products, with base rates bei...
A delicate operation.
After several years of premium hikes, some medical insurers have realised that a new and more careful approach is needed if they are not to price themselves out of the market. Simon Threadgold examines the situation.
Appointment at Liberty Motor.
Three new appointments have been made at Liberty Motor. Jim Wadey has been made fleet box underwrite...
Motor insurance industry expected to show profit.
The motor insurance industry is expected to show a profit in 2000 as a result of strong capital rese...
Highway to new broker relations.
Highway's split with Edgar Hamilton has come as a result of changes in the motor market. The syndicate is planning to improve its services for brokers and, ultimately, the client.
Fighting fit?
Statistics show a rise in the number of people unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury. As state support dwindles, private insurance is shaping up as the best option, says Keith Sankey.
Appointment at BIB Underwriters.
BIB Underwriters has appointed Andrew Spencer as underwriting supervisor. He previously worked for G...
The start of an epidemic?
The case of Edgar Hamilton v the Highway Syndicate could be the first symptom of a feverish debate on the ownership of business.
Broker Direct gives away cars
Broker Direct is giving away a Rover 25 1.4iL car worth £11 995, every three months for the next 12 m...
RSA takeover rumours grow
Rumours are continuing to circulate that Zurich Financial Services is preparing a £7bn offer for Roya...
CGU launches One-Stop-Shop Engineering Operation
CGU Engineering has launched a one-stop-shop service from its Glasgow office, which is designed to ca...
GE Financial beats Bishopsgate in bid for Lunn Poly Contract
Bishopsgate Insurance has lost out to GE Financial Insurance (GEFI), in its bid to remain as Lunn Pol...
RSA offers new risk service to reduce fleet motor claims.
In response to increased motor fleet claims, particularly personal injury claims, Royal & SunAllianc...
Winterthur: confirmation of NIG Skandia acquisition.
Winterthur - Churchill Insurance's parent company - has given confirmation of its acquisition of NIG...
Exclusive - Highway sets up company.
Lloyd's syndicate Highway Motor Policies has set up an insurance company to offset the restrictions ...
Delivering the right combination.
Commercial combined policies offer the client insurance tailored to their specific needs. However, brokers need to understand every detail of the business - no matter how complex it is, says Simon Threadgold.
Well-heeled.
The high net worth market continues to expand, and for the up-market client, there is an increasing choice of policies to cover even the most peculiar of requirements, and it is not just window dressing, says Steve Banner.
Appointment at St Paul International.
St Paul International has appointed Mick Laws and Peter O'Grady as regional underwriters. Mr Laws jo...