Commercial
Giles Insurance continues acquisition-led growth
Independent commercial broker Giles Insurance has bought broker MacFarlane Bruce – its 22nd acquisition in 10 years.
Carole Nash appoints CCL for support contract
Carole Nash Insurance Consultants has appointed the CCL Group to support customers when demand is high for the hire motorcycles or cars following an accident.
Insurers flouting code over notice of renewals says FSB
Insurers are failing small businesses over time given to renew their employers’ liability cover, despite industry guidelines according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Howden launches new division to shake up the medical malpractice market
Lloyd's broker, Howden UK, has announced the creation of a wholesale medical professional indemnity division, which it said, will inject fresh capacity and choice into the medical malpractice market for brokers.
Wesleyan Assurance Society reviews its product range
Mutual insurer the Wesleyan Assurance Society is reviewing its general insurance product range, with...
Appointment at EMB
Peter Lee has been promoted to partner at EMB. He has been with the company for six years and has ex...
Travel broker set for online growth
Travel broker Rock Insurance Services is expecting a £1.3m increase in premiums during 2004, with th...
Commentary - Fine line for CFA enforcement
In Hollins v Russell, the Court of Appeal made it clear that only a material breach of the Condition...
Take the high road
Regional Review: Glasgow
Appointment at Beachcroft Wansbroughs
Beachcroft Wansbroughs has promoted new partners and associates: Alison Key and Deborah Hely join th...
Primary Broker Services goes live
Underwriting agent Primary Broker Services has gone live with Sirius for Underwriting software, incl...
After effects
Asbestos Regulations
Glasgow explosion inquiry
Investigations are under way into the cause of the explosion that destroyed the Stockline Plastics f...
A Markel move across the pond
After six months in London heading up Markel Corporation's international business, Gerry Albanese outlines his changing perspective on the qualities of the Lloyd's and London insurance markets
Afraid of heights?
Financial Exclusion: Commercial Lines
NIG set to acquire C&G commercial book rights
Congregational & General Insurance has announced it is in final negotiations to transfer the renewal...
View from the Top - The industry can satisfy the direct demand while managing channel conflict
I read with interest the following comment in the recent Datamonitor report Targeting SMEs in UK Gen...
Moody’s alters outlook for Japanese companies
Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook of seven Japanese life insurance companies to stable from negative.
Insurers help develop household full-cycle EDI
Software Solutions Partners has launched a household full-cycle Electronic Data Interchange, which was developed with a panel of insurers, as part of the latest editions of its electronic insurance broking systems.
Brokers merge to create new property powerhouse
Cadogan Insurance Services and Deacon Insurance Services Limited have announced plans to merge on 1 July 2004.
CIS ties up second broker deal
Co-operative Insurance Society this week became the latest underwriter to join the motor insurance panel of broker Budget.
Heath Lambert wins personal lines affinity contract
Broker Heath Lambert has won the contract to supply online home insurance for UpMyStreet.com, a provider of local information services.
Darling joins S&F premium finance arm in move from Close
Singer & Friedlander Insurance Finance, has appointed Bob Darling to the post of managing director.
S&P report claims P&C reinsurers have good 2003 despite higher losses
Despite higher insured catastrophe losses in the U.S. in 2003, companies writing property reinsurance realized very strong operating performance, according to a report published by Standard & Poor's (S&P). The ratings agency expects this level of…