Commercial
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...
A word from our sponsor - Lloyd's gets in touch with regional broker
There's no doubt the London insurance market is a world centre for high-quality underwriting and bro...
Rounding up nationwide viewpoints.
When Post Magazine, in conjunction with Lloyd's, carried out a series of round table discussions wit...
A rather tall order.
Sliding service standards need to be turned around, according to our broker round tables, but how easy will that be amidst the current climate of consolidation and cost-cutting, asks Jonathan Swift.
Axa quote: how low can you go?
In the printed extracts of my letter "Brokers must say no to insurers' bullying", Post Magazine, 27 ...
Endgame?
The general consensus on the issue of consolidation is that it has had a negative impact on the industry, reducing competition, increasing selective quoting and many feel, ultimately, letting the customer down. Lynn Rouse wonders where it will all end.
Regions speak out.
"Technical underwriting has to be the key. Educate underwriters as to the technicalities of the risk...
Appointment at Axa.
Axa UK has recruited Christina Bowman as director of corporate communications, where she will be res...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
There is an interesting tip for web designers on the contact page of this site. The e-mail addresses...
Setting the record straight.
There are several misconceptions about the Lloyd's market, which mainly stem from second-hand information versus first-hand knowledge. Julian James attempts to straighten a few things out.
E-mail liability product to get airing.
Safeonline is set to launch a new product next week to help brokers fill the 'coverage gap' that has...
Appointment at Grid Network.
The Grid Network, the insurance products and compliance support service for intermediaries and affin...
Miller Fisher extends credit facility as losses continue.
Claims specialist Miller Fisher has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK loss adjusting market, despi...
Primary Group eyes North America.
Acquisitive Primary Group this week announced plans for expansion into the North American market and...
Settlement reached over destroyed meat stocks.
A EUR22m (£14m) settlement has been reached between the Irish Department of Agriculture and insurers...
Brokers must say no to insurers' bullying.
I, like my colleagues and many friends in the broking fraternity, are quite honestly sick and tired ...
Appointment at Cybit.
Cybit, the UK provider of telematics and fleet management solutions, has taken on Kevin Lawrence as ...
Cornhill Insurance to install new admin system.
Cornhill Insurance is to install a new administration system from IT services provider CGI Group Eur...
Suppliers also fell foul of Indie collapse.
I read, with interest, the article "Independent ... one year on" (PM, 13 June, p18) and having worke...
Aegon UK sets up new business.
Aegon UK has set up a new business, Aegon UK Distribution Holdings, following the acquisition of a 5...
Zurich looks to grow its regional offices network.
Zurich Commercial is considering opening new regional offices, according to managing director UK comm...
Highway takes single route to commercial.
Lloyd's motor insurer Highway aims to offer a single commercial vehicle policy, in place of its curr...