Broker
BGL appoints Frontline MD
Andy Bord promoted
BGL appoints chief information officer
George Slade joins from Cable & Wireless
Zurich to push up motor rates by 20%
Insurer calls for action on industry-wide combined ratios of 120%
Crime scene investigation
Amy Ellis reports on how police forensic investigations can delay the reinstatement process for buildings and examines the implications this has for major loss claims.
Motor insurance: Pay as you go?
Motor insurers have faced a barrage of bad publicity over the costs associated with spreading premium payments over a year, rather than in one lump sum. Jakki May reports on the issues.
Pick of the week
Pressure mounts after pleural plaques review thrown out; Insurers warned over off-shoring VAT bill; Zurich plans real estate growth; Oakley opens branch of Chesham Insurance; Smaller brokers face FSA fees hike
Cobra deals in Riverbourne
Lincoln pleased as Surrey-based broker becomes Cobra's 159th network member.
Aon appoints new sales director
Kelvin Chadwick joins from Bridge
Model agency appoints Brightstar
Broker announces double client win
Brightside to collaborate with Met Office
Brightside the first private sector enterprise to advertise on Met Office website.
Insurance provider to develop business in Scotland
Supercover appoints Bernie Nunn for latest push.
FSA proposals anger IIB
FSA proposals for ‘straight line’ regulatory fees and levies unfair, says IIB
Ceeney is unveiled as Merricks' successor
Natalie Ceeney will take up role as chief ombudsman and CEO in March.
THB grows international treaty team
THB hires three senior brokers from RFIB
Biba 2010 manifesto focuses on changing political and regulatory horizons and signposting
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its 2010 manifesto outlining its priority lobbying issues for the year ahead.
Lockton promotes Hall to cargo MD
Lockton has promoted Peter Hall to the role of managing director of its Cargo practice
Allianz global corporate & specialty targets Middle East business
New Dubai branch offers corporate and specialty insurance products.