Commercial
Screen test.
There has been a mixed reaction to the prospect of selling insurance via interactive TV. With telecommunications uncertainty still in the headlines, only time will tell whether it is a success or not, says Lynn Rouse.
Making an entrance.
The SME commercial legal expenses market has proved a tough door to open for many brokers, but there are plenty of ways to unlock this sector for those wishing to take advantage of the current surge in interest, says David Fanning.
Appointment at Peoples Choice.
Peoples Choice has made Mark Jackson an internal auditor based in the company's Manchester office. H...
Plugging the EL leak.
The UK employers' liability market will continue to loose money, as long as insurers fail to embrace both portfolio underwriting techniques and the inadequacies of their data, argues Raj Ahuja.
Fusion opens first office in planned regional network.
Lloyd's insurer SVB's subsidiary Fusion Insurance Services has set up the first of a regional networ...
Appointment at NIG.
NIG has promoted several staff to assistant general manager positions. Adrian Harris takes up the ro...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill Engineering.
Alan Hutchinson has been taken on by Allianz Cornhill Engineering as its new quality manager. Based ...
Fusion opens northern office
SVB Holdings subsidiary Fusion Insurance Services has set up the first of its regional offices in Lee...
Hiscox unit moves to Birmingham
Specialist insurer, Hiscox, has moved its UK terrorism unit to its recently opened Birmingham office...
New London market broker launched
A new broker has opened for trade specialising in professional indemnity, directors & officers, trust...
Indie to accept lower value bid according to report
Independent Insurance shareholders have indicated they are willing to agree a bid valuing the company...
A-Plan face Endsleigh in Cup Final
The final of the Post Magazine Charity Football Competition for the Impact Plus Cup will be between A...
Communication prevents bias.
Discain Project Services v Opecprime Development (Technology & construction court - 11 April 2001)
Chartered Insurance Institute's reply.
The CII is always happy to welcome back people whose membership has lapsed for whatever reason. W...
Financial times.
Business is currently booming for premium finance, and with the UK market set to expand further, providers are looking at ways to improve the process. Electronic and internet-based solutions are the most contentious initiatives, David Fanning reports.
Appointment at Ace Europe.
Carl Bach has been appointed senior vice president UK and Ireland, property and casualty operations ...
Under one roof.
Towergate Underwriting Group has consolidated its London operations of Towergate Stafford Knight, By...
Making the best of regulation.
The new regulatory era is fast creeping up on the industry. It will mean fundamental changes right a...
Appointment at Hill Dickinson.
Hill Dickinson has appointed Tony Wilson as its senior partner. An insurance specialist and member o...
Alex Henney slams the industry.
Alex Henney from the Equitable Life Members Action Group slammed the industry as "over-paid, ineffic...
Appointment at New Millennium Technologies.
New Millennium Technologies has taken Rachel Wilde on as a business analyst. She joins the compan...
Appointment at Glass's Information Services.
Gordon Reid has joined Glass's Information Services to head up its bodyshop and insurance division i...
Appointment at Thompson Heath & Bond.
Lloyd's broker Thompson Heath & Bond has recruited Brian Watson, formerly chairman of Watson, Stow &...
Tools of the trade.
The industry is seeing a slow upturn in the underwriting cycle. Proactivity and innovation have become vital elements of the modern underwriter's tool kit, enabling them to crack the market. Lynn Rouse reports.