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Broker and business bodies unite to lambast Government over regulation costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Federation of Small Businesses this morning jointly warned the Government that they must do more to combat the disproportionate impact of regulation on small insurance brokers.
Insurer in fire epidemic warning
Figures released yesterday by Zurich Municipal, indicate that school fires cost an estimated £67m in 2005 - a £16m reduction from the previous year and the lowest figure in half a decade.
Imarket unveils new product roll out
Imarket has revealed that Software Solutions Partners will begin piloting products on the general insurance industry portal in May, ahead of an aggressive rollout throughout 2006.
Axa and RSA strike £500m deal
Insurers Axa and Royal and Sun Alliance have sealed a major distribution deal which will see them handle together almost £500m worth of new business over the next three years.
Motor insurer enters household market
Highway Insurance today announced the launch of a pilot for its proposed entry into the household insurance market.
Last call for IRM course
Applicants for the Institute of Risk Management's 2006 certificate course have been urged to enroll ...
Winners and losers
Post Magazine's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
Budget adviser wins award for Excellence
Andy Rippon, sales adviser at Budget's Fusion contact centre in Peterborough, has been announced as ...
IFS online qualification connects with Searchlight
The Institute of Financial Services has teamed up with insurance training specialist Searchlight Sol...
FSSC consults industry over new foundation framework
The Financial Services Skills Council has launched a consultation process, seeking industry views on...
Brit Insurance gross premium totals
Brit Insurance's gross premiums written to the end of March 2006 totalled £373.9m compared with £366...
North of the Border - Claims Spotlight
Scottish civil juries - is this a divisive lottery?
Clarke Roxburgh open new office
Geoff Hurst was the guest speaker at a reception held by Clarke Roxburgh Insurance Brokers to mark i...
Penny Black's insurance week
While lunching with her chums at Misys General Insurance, Penny was surprised to see two sides to th...
Appointment at Langleys
York-based firm Langleys has made Carol Dalton solicitor in its insurance department. Ms Dalton was ...
Sigma Claims Solutions opens in the Midlands
Sigma Claims Solutions has opened its Midlands office in Stafford. It complements the company's othe...
Davies relocates to a new site to grow business
Loss adjuster Davies has relocated from its west London headquarters to offices on a newly developed...
NU warns cover may be refused
Cover may be refused for businesses that fail to install burglar alarm systems that are compliant wi...
Appointment at Windsor
Lloyd's insurance broker Windsor has made John Bennett executive director. He joined in 2002 as mana...
Drake refuseniks down to 10
The final 10 brokers that have failed to transfer unpaid premiums and unearned commissions relating ...
CFS ready to drop DAS
Co-operative Financial Services is set to drop legal expenses insurer DAS, following the launch of i...
Broker angered by direct NCB "ruse"
A broker has slammed direct insurers selling motor policies with term limits of less than a year tha...
Body seeks louder voice
The incoming president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has outlined a raft of specialis...
Hiscox enlists help
Hiscox has enlisted the help of a personal security services firm to bolster its home insurance offe...