Commercial
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…
Working IT out.
In an atmosphere where insurance companies are focused on cost-cutting measures to protect their bottom line, outsourcing IT is a popular strategy for achieving this. But, asks Richard Adams, is this always the best solution?
Brit hits out at US 'shambles'.
Neil Eckert, chief executive of Brit Insurance Holdings, warned the industry will find it difficult ...
Appointment at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has promoted Claire Oakes to UK sales manager to work in both its corporate an...
Lloyd's rivals touted as new PRI bidder.
Lloyd's insurer Brit's hostile bid for insurer PRI Group took another turn this week, with the emerg...
Capita eyes extras in £3.5m RSA deal.
Capita Insurance Services hopes to build a closer relationship with Royal & Sun Alliance, after stri...
Budget adds two members.
Broker Budget has added two extra members to its panel of insurers offering commercial vehicle produ...
EL: minister seeks round table talks.
Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, called on the insurance industry "to get...
Appointment at PYV Group.
Hilary Wilkins, a former main board marketing director of Domestic & General, has joined PYV Group, ...