Commercial
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, ...
Research shows enterprises are satisfied with broker service.
Small to medium-sized enterprises are more satisfied with the service from their broker than their b...
Hiscox launches extranet system
Hiscox has launched an extranet system providing a solution for US clients requiring terrorism cove...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths
There is no denying that Carole Nash knows how to target its client base online. As well as a websi...
Brokers ask RSA clients to sign safeguard declaration
Brokers are making clients insured by Royal & Sun Alliance sign a declaration to protect themselves i...
PM charity football competition kicks off.
The sixth Post Magazine Charity Football Competition kicked off last week, with matches right across...
InsurE.com aims to recruit 500 brokers
InsurE-com is aiming to recruit an extra 500 brokers and five insurers by the year end - doubling i...
Appointment at Gaston Whybrew
Colchester-based Gaston Whybrew has appointed Simon Tilling as an assistant solicitor. Mr Tilling w...
Underwriter downgraded
London market insurer The Underwriter suffered a further blow this week, as rating agency Fitch dow...
NIG expands its regional network of underwriting offices
NIG has expanded its regional network of underwriting offices, with the opening of a branch in Chel...
Zurich chief hits out at reinsurer relationships
Zurich London chief executive officer Martin South has voiced concern over the deteriorating relati...
A winning initiative
As Phase 2 of the Motor Insurance Database proceeds full-throttle, fleet operators must ensure they comply with the regulations surrounding the initiative. Only with fleet compliance can motor insurance evaders be forced off the road - a winning position…
Liz Latter of Brokersure.co.uk to run in London Marathon
Liz Latter, general manager of Brokersure.co.uk, will be running this year's London Marathon on 13 ...
Lloyd's "realistic" over take-up plan
The chances of any dramatic take-up within Lloyd's of a members' agents' declaration that they are ...
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7 April Sherwood briefing: Cutting costs - the need for speed The Millennium Gloucester Hotel...
Search engine insurance launch targets 6000
Personal finance aggregator Money Supermarket has launched what it calls a second generation search...