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A long haul to recovery.
The hardening of rates in the marine cargo sector looks set to be a slow process. Shona Cronin analyses the most significant changes in this specialist market.
Windows on the world.
The future for broker software is Windows compatibility. Brokerages and software houses ignore this trend at their peril, says Steve Banner.
WPA attacks BUPA over prices.
Health care provider Western Provident Association is offering its 500,000 policyholders a unique ca...
Tesco drives into motor.
Tesco Personal Finance has launched into the motor market, and is pledging to undercut premiums whic...
Exclusive - Axa reveals first stage of integration.
The integration of Guardian into the Axa structure is likely to lead to the closure of 13 regional b...
Douglas Tyrie policy aims to help keep leisure boats afloat.
Leisure boat users are set to benefit from a new product from Douglas Tyrie Insurance Brokers. The n...
Creative drive.
Hall & Clarke has built a successful business by developing innovative, niche schemes says Shona Cronin.
Policy Master signs Zurich for Gemini II.
Zurich Financial Services has become the final insurer panel member for Policy Master's new personal...
Driving force.
Despite a drop in the number of syndicates, the Lloyd's motor market is still a force to be reckoned with, says Andrew Newman.
Exclusive - Zurich Commercial is unveiled.
The integration of the commercial lines divisions of Zurich Insurance and Eagle Star has been comple...
GAN commences transfer of Lombard business.
Lombard General Insurance is ceasing to write private motor business, and is transferring the underw...
Cashing in on credit.
Convenient, quick and potentially very profitable, premium finance is figuring increasingly prominently in brokers' dealings, Steve Banner reports.
Unroadworthy cars.
Highway Motor Policies has expressed concern that the number of unroadworthy vehicles in the UK is s...
GAN gives assurance over agencies after Lombard merger.
Tony Lancaster, chairman and chief executive of the soon-to-be-merged operations of Lombard and GAN,...
CGU sponsoring a boat.
CGU is once again sponsoring a boat in the BT Global Challenge. The sponsorship was announced last m...
Appointment at The Broker Network.
The Broker Network has taken on Stephen Cox (above) as a new business development manager, dedicated...
Zurich improves its home.
Zurich Financial Services has unveiled its enhanced Home Solutions product, which will replace Eagle...
Travelling companions.
The recent MMC ruling on travel insurance has made little difference to the market and customers know it is still worth shopping around for cover, says Simon Threadgold.
More PA Options from Lombard.
Following A review of its personal accident and sickness portfolio, Lombard has made several rating ...
Rarefied risks.
Standard insurers are now taking an interest in the non-standard market using a combin-ation of referral and on-screen quotes, but how feasible is automation of this sector, asks Andrew Newman.
Appointment at St Paul International.
St Paul International has appointed Gordon Tulloch (above) to the position of regional underwriter, ...
Out of the fast lane.
As the future for State incapacity benefit looks increasingly uncertain, the need for people to make their own provisions in case of long-term absence from work is vital. Tim Collison looks at the income protection policies on the market.
GRE brokers on tenterhooks.
Brokers are still waiting to hear how they will be affected by the sale of Guardian Royal Exchange t...
Survey points to underpricing in motor market.
The price difference between comprehensive and third party, fire and theft cover on mid-range motor ...