Commercial
Young Achiever of the Year - Clair Hayward - Allianz Cornhill.
During her short career in the insurance industry, Clair Hayward has excelled in everything she has put her mind to, not only managing to shine on the job but also making her mark on a number of other demanding projects. David Worsfold reports.
General Insurer of the Year - Zurich Financial Services.
Zurich Financial Services' dedication to the market, focus on customers and continued innovation have all paid dividends, as Anthony Gould reports.
Hard currency?
Experts reckon the UK could join the European single currency as early as 2005. Brian Meigh warns that if the 'first wave' is anything to go by, UK companies need to be fully aware of the scope of the euro's likely impact and start making preparations…
The E-Business Award - its4me Online Insurance.
Online intermediary its4me has hit the right keys in its strategic approach to e-business. Its winning combination of customer satisfaction and financial success is a tough act to follow, says Jane Bernstein.
Swiss Re moves towards China licence
Swiss Re said it had moved a step closer to getting a full licence to sell reinsurance in China, afte...
Appointment at Landau Manson.
Specialist hotel insurance broker Landau Manson has recruited Marc Brennan as senior commercial brok...
RSA attacks disease threat.
Royal & Sun Alliance is to counteract the threat of rising disease and environmental claims by setti...
Value judgement.
Tony Le Fevre reports on a mystery shopping exercise that revealed some disturbing differences of opinion among jewellers.
Part of the loop.
Insurers should take advantage of the current hard market by investing in new electronic links before the soft market and competition return, says Brian Morgan.
Penny Black's insurance week.
It appears that staff at Zurich have been telling Porkies to Penny's colleagues on their trips round...
Appointment at Jeff Moore Associates.
Robin Furber has joined Jeff Moore Associates, having been previously employed by major City-based i...
Woodstock closes in on duo.
Kent-based Woodstock, which launched in March, claims it is set to acquire two brokerages by the end...
Ockham to hit the Highway.
The newly-appointed chief executive of motor insurer Ockham Andrew Gibson has reiterated his company...
Appointment at The Davis Group.
The Davis Group has made two new additions to its haulage department. Diane Woodhead, account execut...
HHH looks to centralise its operations.
High street broker Hill House Hammond is considering running its 240-branch network from a centralis...
GAB Robins liability team acting for contractors.
GAB Robins liability team is acting for the contractors' liability insurers in relation to a family h...
Folgate - two down, four to go.
The Folgate Partnership, which last week acquired Surrey-based broker Duncan Pocock for an undisclos...
XL Winterthur sets out five-year plan.
Insurer XL Winterthur this week put the finishing touches to its five-year plan under which it aims ...
Munich Re puts $2bn into American Re
Munich Re has added $2bn to the reserves of its US subsidiary American Re, on top of $1bn that it put...
Inreon membership up 100%
Membership of Inreon has more than doubled in the first half of the year, according to figures just r...
St Paul moves to allay broker fears over pricing.
St Paul, the leading solicitors' indemnity insurer, said it does not expect to see a massive upheava...
A bit of a spore point.
The issue of mould is striking fear in to the hearts of UK insurers. How can something so small and concealed away from living areas be the cause of such large claims? Graham Orriss looks for some answers.
Spoilt for choice.
The boom in the technology sector and the plethora of broking systems available has left brokers, who want to make sure they get the right system for their business, feeling confused. Diane Smyth reports.
Motaquote opts for Misys.
Welsh personal lines and commercial broker Motaquote has transferred from Software Solutions Partners...