Commercial
Survey shows techno sceptics.
Despite massive increases in IT spending, UK insurers are still sceptical that new technology will d...
702 gets Markel rebranding.
Lloyd's syndicate 702 RE Brown & others rebranded itself this week to Markel Syndicate 702 at Lloyd'...
Insurers wait and see approach on Human Rights Act.
Most insurers are taking a wait and see approach to the introduction this week of the Human Rights A...
Tiger gets its teeth into claims.
Personal injury specialist National Accident Helpline aims to boost its network of solicitors to 200...
Ludicrous decisions affect public perception.
The letter 'Bad industry image is ongoing frustration' (Post Magazine, 28 September, p16) really did...
Recipe for a rights disaster.
Most insurers are taking a wait and see approach to the introduction, this week, of the Human Rights...
London: "long way to go" in ART appreciation.
Max Taylor, chairman of Lloyd's, said the London market still has "a very long way to go" when it co...
Royal London stays mutual.
Mutual Royal London has denied it plans to float, after the acquisition of fellow mutual Scottish Li...
The Underwriter signs GE deal.
London market insurer The Underwriter has confirmed that it has secured £26m extra money from backer...
Birchall leaves Independent.
One of Independent Insurance's five regional development managers has resigned from the company. ...
Appointment at Newmedia SPARK.
Newmedia SPARK has made Bruno Delacave director and chief financial officer of the company. Mr Delac...
Surveyors out: e-commerce in.
Insurers should be prepared to walk away from "sacred cows" in order to fully embrace e-commerce acc...
Appointment at Aon.
Nigel Baker and Eamonn McMurrough have joined the aviation consultancy and reinsurance services divi...
Advantages of NIG.
Broker-only insurer NIG's online home product Advantage Select has joined the Misys HomeWriter Syste...
HSBC latest in CATLink connections.
Loss adjuster Miller Pycraft has signed up HSBC schools division to its CATLink e-commerce solution,...
Royal London acquires Scottish Life
Mutual insurer Royal London is to acquire Scottish Life for £1.1bn. The enlarged group will have pro ...
AGF in exclusive Dutch negotiations.
Germany's Allianz Group, which recorded a 30% increase in net income to EUR1.6bn (£1bn) for the firs...
Aiming for the religious.
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
Wellington Underwriting unveils new internet terrorism product.
Lloyd's insurer Wellington Underwriting unveiled a new internet terrorism product last week, hours a...
Appointment at Alfred Blackmore Group.
Alfred Blackmore Group has appointed Stephen Hodson as marketing manager. He will be responsible for...
Travel: single saver.
Preferential Direct is offering single parents discounted travel insurance. The amended multi-trip p...
eSynergy allows website savings.
Software and consultancy supplier Eurobase, believes it can save insurers up to £15,000 per web page...
Appointment at Ward Evans Group.
Ward Evans has recruited three new members of staff to its London office. Christopher Oakland joins ...
Technology Supplement - Window on the e-world.
We asked several companies to explain their e-commerce strategies and to gauge their own progress so far.