Commercial
Increased demand for replacement white goods to be 'green' claims Comet
A survey commissioned by electronics specialist Comet found that one in three people (33%) who have made a claim on their household insurance would like the option of ‘greener’ or more environmentally friendly replacement products to choose from.
Broker online trading still has growth potential says MMA
The scale of independent broker website presence and online trading has scope for growth according to the findings of the Broker Trading and Technology Monitor from intermediary only insurer MMA Insurance.
LV insurance sales up 21%
LV’s overall insurance sales gross written premiums are up 21% to £206.5m from £170.1 for the corresponding period in 2007, as part of its half-yearly results.
CCV invests in Kent broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has announced an investment stake into Kent based broker Capital and County. The business, with a gross written premium approaching £12m, has a specialism in the motor trade and construction industry.
XL appoints new enterprise risk manager
XL Capital has ppointed Jacob D Rosengarten as executive vice president and chief enterprise risk officer of the XL group of companies.
Venture Preference unveils major rebrand
Venture Preference has confirmed it will rebrand as ‘Bluefin’ from January 2009.
Abbey hails half year result
Legal expenses insurer Abbey Protection has reported a 13% growth in pre-tax profits to £3.9m on revenue of £14.5m (up 8%) for the first six months of 2008.
Jelf strengthens personal lines division
The Jelf Group has appointed Chris Tully to the newly created position of director of personal lines within Jelf Insurance Brokers.
Advisers apathetic about RDR
Advisers are unconcerned about how the implications of the FSA’s Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will affect their business, according to new research from Assureweb.
Credit crunch hits the nation’s long-term health, according to new report
The credit crunch is taking a dramatic toll on the nation’s health, diet and fitness and could have serious long-term health implications, according to a new report launched today by Friends Provident and the Blood Pressure Association.
Holman's offloads commercial retail department
Holman’s, the Lloyds wholesale brokers, has sold its commercial retail department, Holman Risk and Insurance Management, to Birmingham-based Southall Harries.
Brit unveils loss adjusting partners for UK and US
Brit Insurance has launched a global claims hub initiative. The first two hubs are in the UK and the USA and are operated in partnership with Cunningham Lindsey and Crawford & Company respectively.
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Pick of the week
Reporters Alwynne Gwilt and Louise Meeson look at the major stories from the general insurance marke...
Appointment at Argent
Argent, part of the Parabis Group, has recruited Chris Thompson as a liability adjuster, based in th...
NU Exeter hit by fraud once more
The Exeter branch of Norwich Union has been hit by its second fraud case in less than two years afte...
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Comparison site celebrates strong growth
Money Supermarket has identified the credit crunch and an increased panel as reasons for its growth ...
Appointment at Arista Insurance
Arista Insurance has appointed Kathy Oliver as senior underwriter. Ms Oliver will be responsible for...
Penny Black's insurance week
Let's hope that a recent incident does not prove to be a 'sign' of things to come for a recent merge...
Allianz film launch
Allianz has launched a motion picture and television producers product. The policy will be available...
My way or the Highway
News Analysis: Highway takeover
New RBS-backed agency launches into SME market
A new private equity-backed underwriting agency has entered the specialist small to medium-sized ent...
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UK Loss Adjusting 2008