Schemes
PSTF: New generation of females in IT would benefit insurance industry
Industry leaders were told they stand to “reap the long-term benefits” of encouraging a new generation of females to take up an interest in the IT profession. Julie Feest, customer director at E-skills UK, explained to delegates from a range of major…
News analysis: Application fraud to top the agenda for motor insurers in 2012
The New Year’s resolution for many motor insurers is to tackle application fraud with the same force they have brought to bear on crash-for-cash fraudsters. “Staged motor accidents remain the top priority, but application fraud comes second,” according…
Interview - David Ross: Faster than the rest
David Ross is a man with a plan, pushing Arthur J Gallgaher International up the rankings with a seemingly unrivalled appetite for growth.
Health & safety: A matter of interpretation
Health and safety reform is high on the government’s agenda, but is the problem with application rather than legislation?
Cleaning contractor’s scheme for UK brokers launched
Gleaming Wholesale is a new scheme dedicated to the cleaning industry for UK insurance brokers and intermediaries, underwritten by Hiscox Insurance.
Parker Norfolk to double number of employees after takeover
Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith plans to double its employee numbers at newly acquired wholesale motor fleet specialist Parker Norfolk over the next 12 months.
Market moves: Fresh faces for underwriters
As the industry heads into December, underwriting agencies and insurers lead the way in the job market. This week saw major moves at Chubb, More Than and Travelers, while Evolution, Arista and Ink all welcomed new staff. It was another slow week for…
Review of the year - Loss adjusting: Ups and downs
2011 was another rollercoaster ride in the loss adjusting sector, with claims surges, criticism from insurers, struggles with recruitment, and mergers and acquisitions.
Darwin Clayton announces new MD
Tunbridge Wells-based schemes broker Darwin Clayton has appointed Simon Henderson as managing director.
Tottenham MP blasts insurer response to riots
Zurich has been forced to defend its alleged “woeful” response to the riots as small businesses fail to “fully understand” how to claim government funding.
Targeting young drivers pushes more insurers to switch to telematics
Co-operative Insurance is “on track” to have 10 000 customers signed up to its young driver telematics product, as Direct Line announces it too is targeting a pilot at this demographic.
Rehabilitation: Providing the carrot
While the use of rehabilitation has made great strides in the past few years, is a more co-ordinated approach with tangible incentives needed?
Groupama reorganises commercial underwriting operations
Groupama has reorganised its commercial underwriting operations in Manchester in a move it hopes will maximise the potential of the growing number of business opportunities identified in each region.
Ecclesiastical drops schemes duo
Ecclesiastical is ditching its schemes and affinities director Tony Bloomer, and its national scheme manager, Hazel White, and integrating its schemes business into its regional network.
Law report: Dispute number challenge fails
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Broking supplement - Price promises: Love it or hate it
While the price promise bandwagon is seen by some as a valuable marketing tool, to others it is merely ‘dumbing down’ the industry
Technology: Time for an upgrade
The insurance industry has been out of step with technological advancement in the past, but can it break that trend in the future?
Cyber liability: Getting hacked off
Back in 1983, when Hollywood produced a film about a young boy inadvertently hacking into military systems, the possibility of such an occurrence seemed the stuff of fantasy and doom-mongers.
Risk modelling - Riots: Out of control
The recent riots across England emphasised the destruction such uprisings can inflict. But why do riots start and can their triggers be predicted and planned for?
MGAA recognition leads to FSA fees instalment deal
Full members of the Managing General Agents’ Association can now pay their FSA fees by instalments at a discounted rate.
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Power to the people
With employees rightly recognised as crucial to company success, Lloyd’s and London market players are gearing up their efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Career development: Fusion launches apprenticeship scheme with Sunderland College
Fusion has partnered with City of Sunderland College, pictured, to launch a new apprenticeship programme for 15 young people.
UK General signs scheme deal with F&R Associates
The scheme covers home emergency for oil-fired central heating systems, and will be sold under F&R’s ‘Cover My Business’ brand.