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19 June Legislation and industry initiatives International Association for Cold Storage Constru...
The right tools for the virtual job.
The internet risks facing small UK businesses are still climbing, but the number of SMEs having any specific e-risk insurance remains frighteningly small. Brokers have a vital role to play in ensuring companies get the right tools to counter the net…
Association of Underpinning Contractors relaunched.
The Association of Underpinning Contractors has been relaunched as ASUCplus - Subsidence Repair Tech...
Appointment at Autoglass.
UK vehicle glass repair and replacement firm Autoglass has appointed Steve Boughton and Adrian Ritch...
RSA to roll out internet quote system to YBS customers.
Royal & Sun Alliance is set to roll out a new internet-based quotation system to its building societ...
Commentary - CFAs will be disclosed after appeal ruling.
The war is not over, but the costs landscape is now certainly becoming more predictable. Followin...
Have a drink on Penny.
Penny, You may be interested to know that there is a pub in Singapore named after yourself - The Pen...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill.
Heidi Higgs has been promoted to account development manager at Allianz Cornhill Engineering, West E...
Brit goes on spending spree
Acquisitive Brit Insurance is understood to be close to another buy, following its purchase of the ...
RBS to target SMEs after Churchill buy
Broker-only insurer NIG could see massive growth following its parent Churchill's £1.1bn acquisitio...
American Club sails into profit
New York-based marine protection and indemnity (P&I) mutual the American Club made an operating profi...
Time to go for "quick wins" in IT.
With reference to "Feel the benefit of new IT solutions" (Post Magazine, 5 June, p10), the sentiment...
Taking up the risk reins
Nick Chown takes over as chairman of Airmic next week at the association's annual conference. Over the coming year, he plans to set the standard for risk management and to promote true business risk management. Lynn Rouse finds out why.
Axa liability review sees it re-engineer trades portfolio
Axa has carried out a review of its liability book and is to target several trades as it looks to r...
Oil the wheels of assistance progress
Assistance services are moving on. As insurers outsource these value-adding services in a bid to keep costs down, Rob Upton believes better integration of functions and co-operation between the two sectors will ensure a smoother performance and greater…
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill has appointed Nikki Whitfield as public relations officer. Based at the Guildford ...
Appointment at Whitespace Software
Whitespace Software has appointed Adrian O'Gara as marketing executive. Mr O'Gara joins Whitespace ...
Appointment at Thomson, Heath & Bond
Lloyd's broker Thomson, Heath & Bond has appointed Roy Jones as account executive of the fleet divi...
Self-interest is stopping progress.
An overwhelming majority of claims managers believe insurers should share more data in order to comb...
Legal expenses player targets Scotland
Legal expenses provider Scotia Claims Assistance is set to target Scottish brokers with two product...
RSA targets key brokers with specialist Enterprise pilot
Royal & Sun Alliance is set to roll out dedicated broker teams within its small business offering E...
In-house fleet facilities extended for Countrywide members
The in-house fleet facilities provided for members of the Countrywide network have been extended to...
Premium Credit launches premium finance service
Premium Credit has launched an integrated EDI premium finance service for all Software Solutions Pa...
How insurance can go public
Many of the public sector's functions involve what are considered to be high-risk activities and as a result, self-insurance is often the only route to protection. However, brokers and insurers can still provide a consultancy service on how to manage the…