Commercial
London-based (re)insurer Brit sees premiums grow.
London-based (re)insurer Brit saw its gross written premiums grow 77% over 2001 levels to £662.7m ($...
Trenwick cuts US operation.
Trenwick Group has stopped writing reinsurance through its facility with Chubb Re, effectively putti...
A flight to quality.
The aviation industry is facing a bumpy ride as it navigates through the storm clouds, making the financial security of its (re)insurers paramount, says Andreas Peter.
Trenwick cuts US operation.
Trenwick Group has stopped writing reinsurance through its facility with Chubb Re, effectively putti...
Down and almost out.
Aviation (re)insurers rely on a healthy aviation industry but the prospects are not good, says Eric Alexander.
Personal shake-up time
Norwich Union's action regarding personal lines brokers (see p48) seems sensible, recognising the c...
Driving directors out of the rough
Directors and officers can find themselves in the rough as their responsibilities become more onerous and the number of claims being made against companies, for which they are ultimately liable, rise. Simon Threadgold examines the current D&O sector's…
Cox scraps NMT systems
Lloyd's insurer Cox has decided to scrap all the systems it acquired as part of the deal for the as...
HHH aims for top-three spot
Norwich Union's high-street broking chain Hill House Hammond intends to become one of the top-three...
PRI board accepts bid
The board of insurer PRI has accepted the £147m bid from Brit Insurance Holdings. In a statement, t...
Biba seals outsourcing deal with Boncaster
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has signed a deal with Cox's specialist schemes and affi...
Composite Panels - The proactive approach to panels
Much has been said about the need for a new, more proactive approach to risk management in the UK. Recent moves from several trade bodies to prevent the risk of panel fires within the food industry shows it can work, says Derek Mason.
Money down the drain
When it comes to specialist areas such as drainage, insurers are sorely lacking in experience - which is losing the industry literally millions of pounds every year. Simon Maude assesses the situation.
NU Direct destiny for broker books
High-street brokers' personal lines business sold to Norwich Union in the run up to regulation by t...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Bob Jones has been made claims manager at Allianz Cornhill Legal Protection based in Bristol. Mr Jo...
The direct challenge
Eight years ago, broker fears over insurers opting to go the direct route were at their height, as ...
Lack of EL reform confidence worrying
The lack of confidence by insurers in the government's desire for radical reform of the employers' ...
SVB Holdings returns to profit in 2002
Lloyd's insurer SVB Holdings returned to profit in 2002, with a pre-tax profit of £10.1m, compared ...
Broker Direct to relaunch as network
Insurance management company Broker Direct is set to relaunch itself as a nationwide broking networ...
Identifying the big EL issues
With issues in the employers' liability market creating all kinds of problems, Post Magazine speaks to four players to find out how they are trying to put things right.
Direct action.
As direct writers begin to seek new distribution channels - even veering towards the broker outlet - could the market be set to experience a rise in standards? David Fanning reports.
Appointment at Clausen Miller.
The London office of US insurance and commercial litigation firm Clausen Miller has appointed two ne...
Young broker award launched.
A national insurance broking award for young people, worth £2500 and sponsored by The Sheikh Abdulla...
An illuminating concept?
As a concept for throwing light on clients' needs, customer relationship management makes sense, but it is vital those using it can provide the basics and stay switched on to its wider application. Edward Murray asks whether CRM has delivered on its…