Schemes
Heath Lambert and RAC to launch household products
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Ink hopes facility launch will fill solicitors' PI hole
Ink Underwriting Agencies has stated its intention to seize a "sizeable chunk" of the solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) market following the launch of a new facility.
Broker claims debate: Restoring relations
With insurers under-resourced to cope with growing credit-hire volumes, the industry is feeling the strain. Chris Shaw asks how relations can be improved.
Comparison site to provide unique gadget cover service
Moneymaxim has launched what it claims is the first gadget insurance comparison service.
Product launch: Global water cover launched
Marsh has launched a contamination insurance product for water utility firms.
New solicitors' PI scheme launched
St Mary Underwriting has launched a new solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance offering for small- to medium-sized solicitor firms.
New run-off scheme launched
Tenet has released a new run-off cover scheme which it claims will plug a hole in the professional indemnity insurance market.
Opportunity for brokers to slash their FSCS contribution
Brokers labouring under the demands of this year's Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy may be given the chance to resubmit their data and dramatically cut their contribution.
MSL policy gets makeover
MSL Legal Expenses has revamped its legal expenses policy for businesses, which provides up to £50,000 financial protection for legal costs per claim.
Bespoke classic car scheme unveiled
Independent insurance and financial services group Lucas Fettes has launched a new bespoke classic car scheme for the motor trade.
CFC suite to tackle risks arising from digital media
Specialist lines underwriting agent CFC aims to address a host of emerging media risks including social networking with its new suite of products.
Bluefin appointed as broker for Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) has appointed Bluefin as its nominated insurance broker to place its central programme for member clubs including Celtic, Rangers and Dundee United.
Capita buys insurance scheme provider National Dental Plan
The Capita Group has acquired the National Dental Plan (NDP) group of companies for a cash consideration of £30m on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
PB Week: Bringing a scheme to life
In my role I see lots of scheme propositions from brokers. Some are well established and others are in their early stages. So what makes a scheme a success?
Reportage: Transactional websites - what are the benefits for brokers?
By automating personal lines underwriting and providing clients with more than just a place to go window shopping, Kevin Child explains how brokers can benefit from creating fully transactional websites.
APC to roll out entire product portfolio in the Republic of Ireland
Online underwriter APC is to make its entire product portfolio available in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) within the next 12 months.
Product launches: QBE & SSR extend electrical insurance cover
QBE and Bristol-based broker Sutton Specialist Risks (SSR) have extended their existing insurance scheme for electrical contractors to cover heating, ventilation and refrigeration engineering risks for domestic, commercial and industrial clients.
Bollington, Equity Direct Broking and THB Risk Solutions launch new schemes
New schemes have been launched by Bollington, Equity Direct Broking (EDB) and THB Risk Solutions.
Equity wins Mazda scheme deal
Mazda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Shortlist announced for UK Broker Awards 2010
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2010. The event, which is in its 17th year, will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London on 10 September and will be hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
Your letters: Think ahead
Without doubt, these are hard times for insurance brokers and this makes us all look for new business and revenue streams. However, what it should not lead to is the use of 'quick fix' and other such schemes that undermine the claims process and the…
Schemes news: Multinational cover from Ace
Ace UK has introduced a multinational cover in order to address the compliance challenges faced by companies operating in multiple regulatory regimes.
Schemes news: Trade Protector Plus launched
Evolution Underwriting has launched a fully auto-rated tradesman liability product Trade Protector Plus, underwritten by Groupama Insurance, on its Stingray trading platform.
Schemes news: JLT gives leg up onto property ladder
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has announced the launch of a "groundbreaking" new scheme designed to increase mortgage lending to first-time buyers of Bovis Homes properties.