Commercial
Aggregator comes top
A new report from Integra indicates the aggregator model as being the one of choice for many consume...
Towergate-owned company in panel deal
Towergate-owned underwriting agency Fusion is completing deals with a panel of insurers to handle its small to medium-sized enterprise book of business as of 1 January 2009.
Swiss Re looking for growth opportunities in Canada
(BESTWIRE) Swiss Re is looking for growth opportunities in Canada, but is moving cautiously in the same soft market cycle that is buffeting the industry in the United States, said Robert Petrilli, managing director of the firm’s industrial risk insurer.
John Charcol signs sole-tie agreement with Legal & General
Legal & General has partnered with John Charcol for a sole-tie distribution agreement to provide Protection and MPPI products.
New technology system launched to enhance insurer/broker relationships
Insurance administration solutions provider RDT has launched Landscape.CRM, a technology solution that allows insurers to enhance relationships with their brokers.
AMII bangs drum for claims transparency
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries will approach UK private medical insurers and the British Insurance Brokers Association to form a discussion panel to focus on the transparency of claims information in private medical insurance.
Ace USA increases capacity across personal lines
Ace USA, the US arm of Switzerland-domiciled reinsurer Ace, said that it is expanding capacity across personal lines.
Ex-Towergate director joins Zenith
Gibraltar based insurer Zenith Insurance has appointed Ian Holmes as director of claims.
APC serves up take-away insurance
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has launched a product for take-aways covering single or multiple shops and fast-food franchises.
Towergate strengthens its retail team with senior appointments
Towergate has made a series of key senior appointments to its retail division.
FSA training solution for the travel trade
First FSA training solution for the travel trade. Acumus Insurance Solutions has claimed it is the first company to offer the travel trade an industry-recognised training package for the new Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulatory environment.
Calamitous jobs market fuelling PPI enquiries, according to one provider
Demand for unemployment insurance protection polices has surged due to news that the deteriorating economy is beginning to inflict a toll on the jobs market, according to Paymentcare.co.uk.
AMII to approach issue of PMI claims transparency
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) is to approach UK private medical insurers (PMI) and the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) to form a discussion panel to focus on the serious issue of transparency of claims…
RDT product to improve broker insurer relationships
A product designed to enhance insurers’ relationships with brokers and improve profits has been launched by administration solutions provider RDT.
Marsh appoints new SME chief
Marsh has appointed Julie Page as Head of Marsh UK’s commercial practice which serves the small and medium sized enterprises sector.
Fitch puts HBOS/Lloyds TSB on negative watch
Fitch Ratings has today placed HBOS’ long-term issuer default rating of AA and Lloyds TSB’s long-term IDR of AA+ on rating watch negative.
Pick of the Week
Post editor Jonathan Swift looks at the major stories from the general insurance market. This week: A...
Appointment at Zurich
Zurich North America Commercial has appointed Richard Richiski as head of distribution and regional ...
Ex-Guardian managers in new motor launch
A host of former Guardian Holdings directors are poised to launch an online insurance provider that ...
Octopus ramps up commercial panel
A start-up commercial lead supplier signed up its sixth insurance partner this week and is looking f...
Willis dusts off Faber and Dumas brand
Willis has resurrected the historical Faber and Dumas brand to oversee the growth of its new third-p...
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NU cuts ties with all aggregators
Norwich Union has withdrawn its direct motor products from price comparison websites after becoming ...
Countrywide rolls out membership package
Towergate-owned broking network Countrywide is increasing its range of services, products - includin...