Commercial
New partnership aims to boost brokers' online sales
Open GI has formed a partnership with optimisation specialists Optilead to help brokers increase their online conversion rates.
Heath Lambert launches new specialist household policy
Heath Lambert Group has launched a new household policy under its Homeline Solutions brand.
THB reports interim profit rise
Lloyd's broker THB has reported a turnover (fees and commissions) up 30% to £19.4m for the six months and up 12% in the year ended 30 April 2008.
Heath Lambert launches new Homeline Solutions product
Heath Lambert Group has launched a household policy under its Homeline Solutions brand. The policy has been designed to cater for those specialist risks normally rejected by many insurers.
Allied World to buy Darwin Professional for $550m cash
Allied World and US specialty and primary professional lines underwriter Darwin Professional Underwriters have announced a definitive merger agreement whereby Allied World is to acquire Darwin for $550m in cash.
Marsh resurrect 'Bowring' name for new subsidiary
Marsh has resurrected the 'Bowring' name for a placement broking subsidiary.
THB positions itself as mid-market London broker consolidator
In an interim results announcement, London broker THB and recent acquirer of international wholesaler PWS, has said it is ready to pick off small-to-medium-sized London competitors under pressure from soft markets and the weak dollar.
Giles announces second Welsh acquisition in two days
Giles has announced the aquisition of its second Welsh broker in two days.
Alan Boswell wins hotel contract
The Alan Boswell Group has secured a deal to provide insurance Ramada Encore hotels.
Biba adds voice to Pitt report supporters
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed Sir Michael Pitt’s report and urged the Government to announce its action plan taking forward the recommendations as a priority.
Overcoming information overload in today's high speed environment
In today's technology-driven business environment, coping with high volumes of data and information ...
Risk managers can be the sale of the century
Over the last three to four years of booming markets and rising profits, the old adage has proved tr...
MMA customer services director Still walks
MMA customer services director Bob Still has handed in his resignation. The long-standing member of...
Swiftcover in web mobile access push
Swiftcover claims to have entered new territory with the launch of its online service for mobile cus...
Arista recruits duo
Commercial lines underwriter Arista has strengthened its underwriting team in the North of England w...
RSA insists it has no plans to follow NU's PAYD lead
RSA has vowed to continue its 'drive time' policy despite Norwich Union suspending a similar pay-as-...
Capita takes on Towergate and Allianz in bid to grow market share
Capita Commercial Insurance Brokers has launched an aggressive attack on Towergate and Allianz in a ...
Appointment at Allianz
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK has appointed two new members to its account management te...
What the papers said this week
Scotsman Cunningham Lindsey has continued its expansion in Glasgow by recruiting 10 staff for its...