Commercial
Brit continues to pull back on UK commercial
Brit Insurance has released a trading update in advance of its annual general meeting, declaring what everyone knows already - UK commercial rates are on the slide.
Coversure Insurance reports record premium levels
Coversure Insurance, the Huntingdon based franchise operation has reported a surge in gross written premium levels in 2007 to record levels.
Highway launches Choice Motorcycle on Open GI
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide competitive products and service for its broker partners, motor insurer Highway has developed its Choice Motorcycle product in conjunction with Open GI to provide a full cycle EDI solution.
Highway launches motorcycle EDI product on Open GI platform
Highway has developed its Choice Motorcycle product in conjunction with software supplier Open GI to provide a full cycle EDI solution.
APC to issue delegated binding authorities for Property Owners Business
Commercial insurance underwriting agency Anglo Pacific Consultants (APC) is offering bespoke delegated binding authorities to selected brokers for property owners business.
Cullum hails Snowball as "world class player"
Towergate has outlined its plans under the leadership of former Norwich Union group executive director, Patrick Snowball.
Board appointment at Dual International
Dual International has announced the appointment of Russell Kilpatrick to its Board.
NIG adds motor legal protection to Commercial Fleet product
NIG is adding free motor legal protection cover to its Commercial Fleet product from the 1 May this year. The extended cover will apply to both new and existing policies incepted or renewed from this date.
APC to promote property owners business to brokers
Commercial insurance underwriting agency Anglo Pacific Consultants is offering bespoke delegated binding authorities to selected brokers for property owners business.
S&P downgrades IPCRe to A-
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded its financial strength ratings on Bermudian property catastrophe reinsurer, IPCRe to A- from A, blaming the firm’s lack of diversification.
Industry is failing to provide adequate terrorism cover says research
Nearly 80% of travel insurance providers do not provide terrorism cover for medical costs as standard, according to a survey by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Iprism hires two product development managers
Iprism underwriting agency has appointed two new product development managers.
Industry warned over severe skills shortages
Action is needed to close a growing skills gap in the insurance and financial services sector or the UK faces the prospect of reduced international competitiveness, the Chartered Insurance Institute has warned.
Towergate reports 51% growth in earnings
Broking consolidator Towergate has reported a 51% growth in earnings from £62.7m in 2005 to £94.4m.
CII green light for board revamp
The Chartered Insurance Institute has been given the green light to overhaul its structure to modern...
Pick of the Week
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ABC confirms broker market launch and rebrand
ABC Insurance, headed by former NIG chief, Phil Bunker, has confirmed its plans to launch into the b...
Screen departs Giles after just three months
Bob Screen has left Giles Insurance Brokers after just three months as its chief operating officer d...
Only adds new offering to consumer roll out
Online aggregator Only Insurance will add health and payment protection insurance to its offering in...
Campaign calls for asbestos payout equality
Thompsons Solicitors is lobbying for damages awarded to bereaved families of asbestos victims to be ...
Allianz to establish Newcastle foothold
Allianz Cornhill is to open a new office in Newcastle. The commercial service centre will open in t...
UK insurers fearful over terror pool proposals
A proposed law aimed at compensating British tourists injured by terrorists around the world has com...
Towergate in Scotland spree
Towergate is set to rival fellow broking consolidator Oval by vying for a foothold in Scotland follo...
NIG appoints schemes boss
Insurer NIG has appointed Phillip Jones to the newly created role of schemes development manager. Mr...