Commercial
Bupa launches online system for intermediaries
Bupa Group Risk has launched a new online system that enables intermediaries to generate a quote and purchase cover within 30 minutes.
Room Solutions calls for London Market's use of P2P
As the G6 initiative begins to yield results, the rest of the London Market must consider their options for adopting Peer to Peer (P2P) processes now if they are not to fall too far behind the pioneers, according to Carl Phillips, head of programme…
Two year extension for Cornhill and Cunningham investigations deal
Allianz Cornhill has signed a further two-year deal with Cunningham Lindsey for the provision of motor and casualty claims investigation services.
New insurance partnership returns profits to the charity sector
New specialist insurance broker, aQmen, is collaborating in the launch of CaSE Insurance, a social enterprise dedicated to providing cost effective, tailored insurance exclusively for charities and social enterprises. CaSE Insurance returns some 40% of…
Adjuster claims top 3 spot with major acquisition
AMG has acquired Carr Greenwood Smith, a specialist commercial property claims adjuster, in a move which marks the company’s second acquisition since its management buy-out in October 2005. In May 2006, AMG acquired Sigma Claims Solutions, a specialist…
Cigarette break culture costing millions of hours
The UK's working population of smokers spend the equivalent of 290,000 working days on cigarette bre...
Ernst and Young heralds new training links
Ernst and Young has joined forces with the Chartered Insurance Institute to share knowledge and deli...
Snowball doubts long-term charm of online aggregators
Norwich Union's interest in aggregators has cooled, after the group's UK boss told Post it has no pl...
Taking on the big guns
SME: Underwriting agencies
Liv Vic drops 154-year-old brand name
Liverpool Victoria unveiled its new brand this week as it began a £10m general insurance TV advertis...
Judge condemns 'greed' of Preston Whiteside duo
The saga of Preston Whiteside, the Doncaster-based broker at the centre of a multi-million pound fra...
Norwich union falls out of love with the aggregators
The news that Norwich Union group executive director Patrick Snowball claims that his company's enth...
NIG SME products go live
NIG has enhanced its e-trading capability by launching its first I-market-integrated SME package pro...
Quinn snubbed as firms list approved liability insurers
Liability insurance specialist Quinn has been snubbed by a UK construction giant in its latest list ...
Penny Black's insurance week
Zurich got first hand experience of its own service providers this month when its Cardiff claims and...
Appointment at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold
Sedgwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold has appointed Sarah Hills as special counsel in the firm's London...
Ark lines up £230m capacity for 2008
The latest private-equity-backed Lloyd's start-up is targeting to write up to £230m in marine energy...
Appointment at Fusion
Fusion has recruited Chris Jones as regional sales manager based in Colchester. Mr Jones previously ...
Appointment at Cobra London Markets
Lloyd's wholesale broker, Cobra London Markets has appointed three brokers to its UK commercial (pro...
Moneysupermarket adds 25 brokers in CDL tie up
Price comparison website moneysupermarket.com has added to its extensive list of intermediaries with the implementation of CDL’s aggregator module, and now has access to 25 intermediaries within CDL’s broking community.
First Assist given private equity injection
Barclays Private Equity has announced "a significant new investment" in FirstAssist Services. A primary use of the investment will be in the implementation of a new customer service system, as well as enhancements to FirstAssist’s key service areas,…
Insurecom expands i-market capabilities
Insurecom has expanded its I-market integration delivery programme to include shops, offices, tradesman, pubs, restaurants and hotel products.
Joyce appointed at Dual for northern regional push
Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Martin Joyce as business development manager to support its fast growing regional office in Manchester and expand the group’s regional relationships.
Brit poaches Markel man for contingency account
Brit Insurance has announced that Richard Gaunt has joined its contingency team.