Commercial
Highway premiums rise 34%
Motor insurer Highway has reported net earned premiums in 2004 rose to £225.6 million against £168.0 million the previous year.
Cornhill wins its third accreditation from CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has awarded Allianz Cornhill's underwriting academy the industry's...
Industry fails to grasp the renewal challenge
The Association of British Insurers' attempts to improve the industry's image (PM, 11 March, p10) ar...
RSA refocuses SME push
Royal and Sun Alliance this week unveiled a major new push into the small and medium-sized enterpris...
Hiscox to open in the US
Hiscox has announced plans to target more US business, after it announced falling profits through si...
Appointment at Thompson Heath and Bond
John Davies, formerly deputy chairman of RL Davison has joined THB Motor Fleet, a division of Lloyd'...
NU predicts little growth in brokered personal lines
Norwich Union has insisted it expects to maintain premium rates across both personal and commercial ...
A boost of energy
Energy
Appointment at Glencairn
Glencairn has made a string of appointments. Steve Hearn has become chairman and chief executive. He...
Healthsure launches website
Cash plan provider Healthsure has launched a new website to provide brokers with access to online qu...
Budget 2005: IPT tax frozen
Chancellor Gordon Brown today announced a freeze on insurance premium tax in the Bugdet.
Forbes PI head leaves for Willis
Willis has strengthened its expertise in the field of solicitor’s professional indemnity with the appointment of Trevor Moss. He joins Willis after 7 years with Alexander Forbes where he was in charge of the solicitors/international professional…
Markel International moves into Spain
International property and casualty insurer Markel International is planning to open for business in Spain, in its first move into continental Europe.
Contractor group seeks industry talks
Building contractors who work on insurance claims have formed an accredited association to bring the...
Risking more than reputation
Directors' and Officers'
Appointment at Resolution Partners
Resolution Partners has appointed Jon Moon to its team. Mr Moon joins from Jardine Lloyd Thompson wh...
Towergate Partnership announces acquisition
The Towergate Partnership has announced the acquisition of Tait Conisbee Seymour Insurance Brokers, ...
Stuart Alexander internet push
Broker Stuart Alexander is planning an online assault later this year as part of plans to double pre...
Carlisle was treated with industry incompetence
Was the Carlisle recovery success reported last week talking about the same place where I saw incomp...
SME Insurance moves to new headquarters
Leeds-based broker SME Insurance has moved in to a new headquarters. SME has significant expansion p...
Penny Black's insurance week
Now, Penny knows how important it is to be a cricket fan if you want a seat on the board at Brit but...
Star Trekking
London Market News
Willis recruits staff from rivals
Global intermediary Willis is expected to boost its property team after hiring 15 staff from rivals ...
Homeserve linked to Chem Dry deal
Warranty service provider Homeserve has flatly denied rumours of a takeover bid for Domestic and Gen...