Commercial
Stop and search
Internet Investigations
View from the Top - Forward-thinking over climate change
Our parent Allianz AG and the WWF have jointly published a report on the effects of climate change o...
Former NU boss in broker start-up
One of the men who played a leading role in devising the broker strategy for the merged CGU/Norwich ...
Appointment at Belmont International
Belmont International has appointed John Savidge and Christine Steel as associate directors. Mr Savi...
Survival of the fittest
Damage Management
PYV wants 50% market share
Lloyd's broker PYV is aiming to achieve a 50% share in the warranty and indemnity insurance market f...
Incisive Media dominates Biba awards
Journalists across the Incisive Media Insurance Division - including Post Magazine, Insurance Age and Cover - scooped a host of awards at this year’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Journalist of the Year Awards held in London today.
THB turnover rises 3%
THB Group plc, the parent company of Lloyd’s broker Thompson Heath & Bond has reported a profit before tax of £2.2 million for the year ended 30 April 2005 on turnover up 3 per cent to £32.4 million.
Willis releases construction market overview
Willis Group Holdings has released its 2005 Global Construction Market Overview. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the worldwide construction insurance market and includes commentary from various global market centres on market conditions…
Broker network profits up 63%
Broker Network Holdings has announced its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2005.
Burrows moves to CMGL from Capita
The Claims Management Group (CMGL) has appointed Mike Burrows as business development executive for its London Market Division.
GAB Robins issues first adjuster statement since attacks
GAB Robins - the nominated adjuster for Transport for London - has said it activated its Disaster Plan as a result of the shocking events on Thursday 7 July.
Industry bodies combine to push brokers on MID
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has joined forces with BIBA, IIB and the ABI in urging brokers to supply policy information to insurers more quickly. A new form has been devised to assist manual business brokers in gathering key policy details for the Motor…
Pool Re in discussion with Treasury over claims
Pool Re, the government-backed mutual reinsurer for UK terrorism risks, has said it is too early to discuss the level of claims arising from yesterday’s London bomb blasts.
Moody’s reviews Allianz Cornhill ratings
Moody's has placed the A2 insurance financial strength rating at Allianz Cornhill Insurance (AZC) under review for possible upgrade. The rating review is expected to complete within the next three months.
Appointment at THB Group
THB Group, the parent company of Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath and Bond, has made Clive Williams its...
Appointment at Primary
Primary has made Theunis Viljoen finance director, European distribution. Mr Viljoen joins from Alex...
Allianz Cornhill joins forces with Lawinsure
Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection has joined forces with Lawinsure to underwrite its conditional fee...
Allianz sets 2006 SME deadline
Allianz Cornhill is planning to roll out its small broker proposition nationwide by the summer of 20...
2005 insurance five-a-side football
The fifth annual Insurance 5's football competition will be held on 2 October at the Goals Soccer Ce...
Mirror, Mirror in the PI market
Later this month, the Mirror Group unveils a renewed push into the personal injury market in league ...
CFA uplift in RTA no more than 50%
Burton and Haines v Kingsley and Harper (Queen's Bench Division - 25 May 2005)
Call for united front over fees
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers has called for big brokers to take the initiative on ...
Appointment at Chubb
Chubb has made Jan Auerbach strategic marketing manager. He will be responsible for all distribution...