Property
Barbon enters personal lines market
The company has launched new brand Avenue Insurance Services to target household business through price comparison sites
Zurich announces job losses
Swiss insurer withdraws from new-home warranty and building control markets
ABI: Insurers pay out £300m a day
Latest figures show that the insurance industry is weathering recession
The great housing puzzle
The personal household market is growing ever closer to the personal motor model with customers making greater use of aggregator websites. Emmanuel Kenning explores how brokers can differentiate themselves.
Brightside's insurance broking revenues rise
The group's insurance broker division has reported an increase in revenue to £14.4m
Top 50 Brokers in Personal Lines supplement
Insurance Age has published its popular annual Top 50 Brokers in Personal Lines supplement
Managing nicely
William Heneker, a director at London-based chartered surveyor Lamberts, tells PB about his company's insurance broking requirements.
Higos doubles home emergency cover
Policy now allows for three £500 claims per year
RSA's new MNW offering to go direct
The insurer has launched a new enhanced online MNW offering to brokers before making it available direct through More Than
Study reveals record levels of customer satisfaction
Findings may reflect shift in insurers’ attitude
Fortis joins Home and Legacy panel
MD said it will increase choice for brokers
Groupama makes three senior appointments
Heads of household, motor and PA and travel announced
Aviva UK could shed £1bn NWP by end of year
Igal Mayer, chief executive of Aviva UK, speaks to broking.co.uk
Axa reports drop in overall GWP
Axa reports growth in household on the back of its deal with Marks & Spencer.
RK Harrison undergoes restructure
The group creates three specialist bodies
Floodgates have opened
Although the Government's pledge to bring forward its flood protection funding is good news, James Hillon explains why the actions of property developers could leave consumers and insurers in deep water
QBE sets sights sky high in property insurance sector
QBE's has reconfirmed its target of becoming a major insurer in the top tier of the property insuran...
The Reale deal: broker start up aims to double in size annually
A new broker has been set up to service the international property sector, with its sights set on do...
Crime soars in desperate times
Incidents of arson in business premises spiked 23% last year, marking a rise in crime that is likely...
Safe as houses
Compared with owner-occupiers, professional investment landlords tend to prioritise quality well above price when it comes to insurance, says Mark Ritchie
Standing your ground
As direct insurers look to make gains in property underwriting, Edward Murray says brokers must act now if they want to retain their share of this market
Wolves at the door
Brokers are uniquely placed to help commercial landlords fend off the threats of theft, arson and diminishing rents that could yet engulf them as the downturn worsens, says Martin Friel