Commercial
DAS takes corrective action on rates
DAS has claimed it is on target to achieve record growth during 2010 as annual premium income rose £19m during the first five months of the year.
CBG issues IPT warning
CBG Group has warned that increasing the level of insurance premium tax is likely to deter customers from buying adequate cover.
Aviva appoints CRS chief
Insurance giant Aviva has ended its search for a corporate risk solutions head by announcing Dipak Warren is to lead the division.
Alpha Underwriting launched
Alpha Underwriting has been established to handle corporate travel and personal accident cover.
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.
Allianz warns of fit note fraud
Allianz Legal Protection is warning employers to be on the look-out for bogus GP fit notes.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Cloud computing: Clouds on the horizon
Cloud computing has become the latest idea to catch the eye in commercial computing. Sam Barrett reports why the insurance industry is carefully assessing the advantages and potential pitfalls.
Kwik Fit Insurance turns 15
Kwik Fit Insurance marked 15 years in the business on 14 June.
Markel relocates to Glasgow
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has relocated its office in Scotland to Glasgow.
Airmic chief executive reveals what’s next for non-disclosure
As the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers unveiled its plans this week to tackle the failings of UK insurance law on the key issue of non-disclosure, Lynn Rouse spoke to chief executive John Hurrell to get more detail on what will happen and when.
Blackham launches Endorphin to invest in brokers and MGAs
Former broking partners Chris Blackham and Geoff Bradford have announced their return to the insurance market through the formation of the Endorphin Group.
Former Lloyd's director Tolle joins Beazley
Rolf Tolle is to join the board of Beazley Furlonge, the Lloyd’s managing agency that forms part of Beazley, the company announced today. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
Canopius promotes four in Lloyd's
Canopius Group has announced a number of promotions following a review of its senior management organisation at its Lloyd's platform, Canopius Managing Agents.
Former Lloyd's director Tolle joins Beazley
Rolf Tolle is to join the board of Beazley Furlonge, the Lloyd’s managing agency that forms part of Beazley, the company announced today. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
Marsh: more companies adopting sustainability strategies
As demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and planning.
Fusion founders Pallett and Crisp back with Aspen MGA
Aspen Insurance UK has announced today that it has appointed Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp to launch a range of new insurance and risk management products for selected brokers and their clients in the UK market.
"Softer" skills key for risk managers finds Ace survey
Risk managers who can demonstrate a mastery of the so-called ‘softer’ skills are increasingly one step ahead of their peers when it comes to unlocking the door to the most senior risk management roles.
Broker Jelf records £616 000 interim loss
For the six months ended 31 March 2010, insurance broking group Jelf this morning reported a loss of £616 000, an improvement on the same period in 2009 when this was £994 000.
Marsh: more companies adopting sustainability strategies
As demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and planning.
"Softer" skills key for risk managers finds Ace survey
Risk managers who can demonstrate a mastery of the so-called ‘softer’ skills are increasingly one step ahead of their peers when it comes to unlocking the door to the most senior risk management roles.
Commercial insurance prices remain level for fifth straight quarter
A fragile global economy, excess capacity in virtually every line of commercial insurance and last year's below-average catastrophic losses combined to keep commercial insurance prices flat during the first quarter of 2010, according to global…