Broker
View from the top: Value added pacts
The industry must band together to push the added value that insurers offer, says Elliot Miller.
Directors' and officers': Under the spotlight
With boardrooms coming under increasing scrutiny, the potential for expansion in the D&O market is being recognised by savvy insurers, especially in the SME space.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Post magazine – 2 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Helphire cancelled agreement due to low level of hires, claims WNS
Bosses at WNS Assistance have said the termination of a partnership agreement with Helphire was sparked by the accident management firm following concerns that WNS was failing to provide enough credit hires through its repairer network.
NIG launches property owners product
NIG has introduced a new product for commercial property owners after identifying a gap in the market.
Commercial insurers to benefit from 'negative declarations' judgment
The position of commercial insurers defending claims has been strengthened after the Court of Appeal confirmed the power of arbitrators to make ‘negative declarations’.
Van insurance premiums drop for young drivers
Research by Autonet Insurance has found that van insurance premiums for young drivers dropped by up to 20% over the past year.
CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Axa prepares to screen £20m marketing campaign
Axa is preparing to launch a £20m TV marketing campaign across all of its UK business.
Newly acquired Chesterfield eyes further expansion
Lloyd’s broker Chesterfield, recently acquired by HW Kaufman Financial, plans to “more than double in size” in the next two years.
Jackson quits Carole Nash director role
Commercial director for Carole Nash, Simon Jackson, has quit after four years in the job.
Towergate 'financially rock solid' despite IDR downgrade warning
Towergate chief financial officer Ian Patrick has described his firm as being “comfortably within the expected range” after Fitch Ratings reaffirmed the broker’s issuer default rating at ‘B’, but changed the outlook from stable to negative.
CILA launches young adjusters group
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a special interest group for young adjusting and claims personnel.
Willis appoints MD for global solutions unit
Willis has recruited Bruce Trigg as managing director of its global solutions team, effective 1 April.
Willis targets multinationals with new MD of Global Solutions
Global broker Willis has appointed Bruce Trigg as managing director of Global Solutions, with effect from 1st April 2012.
WNS to ditch Helphire in favour of Accidents Happen brand
The commercial relationship between WNS Assistance and Helphire will come to an end in April - one year after Helphire was appointed third party provider for credit services following concerns expressed by the WNS Approved Repairer Network.
Survey shows half of all blocks of flats are underinsured
Block of flats broker Deacon has called for frequent revaluations of flats by residential management companies after a survey found half were underinsured.
World wide web inventor announced as BIBA conference keynote speaker
The inventor of the world wide web Sir Tim Berners-Lee will be the closing keynote speaker at British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference this year.
Chubb announces tie-up with National Windscreens
Chubb has today confirmed the appointment of National Windscreens as the high net worth firm’s preferred supplier of vehicle glass repair and replacement services.
Capita buys PE-backed broker Fish
Capita has acquired Fish Administration from private equity firm Inflexion for a cash consideration of £21m on a cash free, debt free basis.
Brightside signs up Britannia Rescue
Brightside Group has signed up LV’s recovery arm Britannia Rescue to provide breakdown cover to the 90 000 road rescue customers within its broker division.
Financial institutions under “relentless attack” from fraudsters
Fraud in 2011 topped £3.5bn, according to KPMG’s fraud barometer, which revealed financial institutions are under “relentless attack”.
ABI director general hails finance bill as 'important milestone'
Association of British Insurers director general Otto Thoresen has described today’s publication of the Financial Services Bill as “an important milestone” in the bid to achieve twin peaks regulation.