Commercial
Broker Direct kicks off comparative online facility with D&O offering
Broker Direct has launched the first comparative commercial product onto its new online full cycle quote and buy system.
Towergate's Cullum outlines US fund-raising plans
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has admitted that the acquisitive broking group is in talks with three US firms as it looks to make its first international acquisition.
RSA launches new tradesman product
Insurer RSA has launched a new tradesman product available on-line through imarket and for brokers using Acturis.
Bright Grey cuts business protection rates
Bright Grey is offering a 5% reduction on business protection written from Monday 28 July, until 31 October.
QBE bolsters Leeds office with five underwriters
As part of the expansion of its UK distribution network, QBE has recruited five local leading market underwriters to its Leeds team and expanded its product range.
Advent profits tumble
First half pretax profits at Lloyd's (re)insurer Advent tumbled, falling to £1.6m from £6.7m a year before, reflecting heavy risk losses in the first half of the year.
PWS grows marine team
THB has appointed Ralph Williams as a new divisional director to the marine division of insurance and reinsurance broker PWS.
Fusion founders Pallett and Crisp quit
Towergate-owned Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp have left the business.
Ace strengthens underwriting team in the Midlands
Ace Europe has appointed two senior managers in its Birmingham office to drive the growth of its operation in the Midlands.
CII changes
In his final week as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Lord Hunt of Wirral warned the ...
Appointment at SSP
SSP has promoted of Michelle Rasche to business development executive. Ms Rasche has spent the past ...
Graduates end training
The first group of Lloyd's leadership programme graduates have successfully passed through the rigor...
Cafe product rolled out
Anglo Pacific Consultants has launched a restaurant and cafe product that can also provide additiona...
Don't drink the water
Water contamination
Towergate to outsource work to India
Towergate has insisted it has no plans to offshore any of its general insurance work after revealing...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny spent an enjoyable hour with LFC's marketing and development director, Simon Clayton, earlier ...
Evolution restructures
Evolution Underwriting Group has announced changes to the board structures of the three companies wi...
Confused adds partners
Comparison site Confused has added four partners to its motor insurance panel. The new panel members...
New consolidator to target SME brokers
A new consolidator has hit the market with the aim of acquiring small to medium-sized brokers across...
RSA strikes broker deal with Junction
RSA direct business More Than has launched a new brand that gives customers access to a panel of mot...
RSA in dispute with FTSE 100 giant over $91.4m claim
RSA is in dispute with BAE Systems over a $91.4m (£45.6m) reinsurance claim brought by the defence a...
New Countrywide MD admits past broker failings
Countrywide Network has appointed Nick Haycock as managing director. Mr Haycock will work under Gran...
Credit crunch linked to soaring broker fraud
The credit crunch is causing an increase in broker fraud, according to law firm Pinsent Masons. Ins...
Aon to grow e-commerce
Aon UK's new managing director of e-business and market reform claims the company's commitment to te...