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Broking Initiative of the Year - Camberford Law.
A meticulous research and planning campaign led to Camberford Law becoming the driving force behind the only taxi insurance scheme recognised by all local authorities, says Alex Broad.
No more safety in numbers.
The special privileges and insurer relationships broker club members enjoy mean the figures add up for those involved. However, the Financial Services Authority is eyeing these arrangements unfavourably. Simon Threadgold wonders if the clubs' days may be…
Appointment at Aon Professional Risks.
Aon Professional Risks, the result of a merger between three of Aon's former specialist divisions, h...
RAC Financial Services backs Ed Redfern.
RAC Financial Services is backing British talent Ed Redfern in the Motor Sport Association's new ent...
Appointment at Inter-Alliance.
Helen Davis joins Inter-Alliance as business development director, with responsibility for driving th...
National Britannia Group agrees licensing partnership.
National Britannia Group, the health and environmental risk management specialists, part-owned by br...
CNA London reinsurance operation to be sold.
The London operation of US reinsurer CNA Re is to be sold to run-off company Tawa UK for an undisclo...
NFU Mutual puts calculator on website.
NFU Mutual has incorporated a buildings insurance calculator on its website at www.nfumutual.co.uk t...
KPMG delivers report.
Consultant KPMG has delivered its report on the feasibility of a merger between the Association of B...
CMGL to focus on disease.
Claims management service provider CMGL has appointed Ian Finlayson as head of its non-London market...
Euclidian plans expansion of Guernsey arm.
Lloyd's insurer Euclidian is looking to expand the activities of its Guernsey insurance operation. ...
Broker seeks children's home deal.
North-west broker Bollington has approached The National Association of Independent Resources for Ch...
Appointment at Lumley Insurance Consultants.
The Edward Lumley Group has made Adrian Bond director and business leader of Lumley Insurance Consul...
Watch and learn from banks.
Chris Hill, argues there are lessons to be learnt from the banking industry's battle with fraud.
Flood issues will not just wash away.
The flood issue is not going to go away just because the government has thrown a few pennies at it. ...
Broker consolidation slows as market hardens.
A boom in commercial business has led to a slowdown in broker consolidation, according to the latest...
5 years ago.
As the insurance industry waits to find out how the Treasury will interpret the European directive o...
CaseNet to supply software for Cameron Durley Consulting.
Claims management software provider CaseNet will supply Cameron Durley Consulting with its manageme...
InFront looks set to Getmapping for claims.
Aerial photography specialist Getmapping.com is in talks with InFront Solutions, which could lead to...
Marketing Initiative of the Year - Lloyds TSB Insurance.
To ensure the marketing initiative for its home insurance cover stood out from the competition, Lloyds TSB enlisted the help of TV DIY personality Linda Barker. With such a recognisable face representing its campaign, it was sure to give its rivals a…
The Customer Care Award - NFU Mutual.
Innovative market leader NFU Mutual has shown that paying attention to policyholders' feedback, and acting on it, has paved the way for future success, insists Jonathan Swift.
Reinsurance Innovation of the Year - Willis Re.
Willis Re's web-based system, Willis iFM, promises to be an indispensable tool to those seeking to improve productivity in the reinsurance world. Pravin Jeyaraj explains why it should sit back and relish the ride.
Focus takes on new MD.
Sales systems provider Focus Solutions Group has appointed Tim White to the newly-created position o...
Appointment at Crystal Decisions.
Crystal Decisions, the information management company, has appointed Miles Mahoney to the newly-crea...