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Making small talk.
The SME market is attracting a lot of interest at the moment, but to make it big in this sector, brokers need to speak the right language to understand the specific needs of smaller businesses, says David Fanning.
When in Rome ...
The Italian market is a challenging one for UK insurers, with the motor sector being a main area of debate. Those that have taken the plunge believe understanding the country's culture is vital, so, says Jane Bernstein, toss a coin in the fountain and…
Fineos releases claims management system.
Dublin-based insurance and banking software house Fineos, has released its Fineos Claims Management ...
HomeServe seeks 300 staff in growth drive.
UK assistance giant Home-Serve this week said it was looking to recruit over 300 people as it gears u...
Appointment at Weller Russell & Laws.
Boston-based broker Weller Russell & Laws has appointed Rob Brooks to further strengthen its expandi...
Liability centre stage after Pool Re extension.
The Government's move this week to extend Pool Re's remit on commercial property to all terrorist ris...
Get your teams together for five-a-side event.
Post Magazine's second five-a-side football competition will kick off on Sunday 29 September at The ...
Putting a price tag on a mother's parenting skills.
ATH & Another v MS (Court of Appeal - 11 June 2002).
Wrapper comes off reforms.
Lloyd's has signalled an aggressive approach to future underwriting as part of detailed plans for ref...
Pool Re: Positive Moves
The government's decision to extend Pool Re and cap insurers' liabilities looks like a very positive ...
Kirecon first broker in Scandinavia to get direct access to Lloyd's.
Danish reinsurance broker Kirecon has become the first broker in Scandinavia to get direct access to...
Ski run teacher not negligent.
Chittock v Woodbridge School (Court of Appeal - 26 June 2002).
Penny Black's insurance week.
Penny had a delightful time at Lloyd's press party last week, where a scintillating table football v...
No broker squeeze.
The Treasury has moved to quash fears that legislation detailing the scope of statutory regulation w...
What the papers said this week.
The Daily Express A quadriplegic man is suing the Wildside strip club in West Palm Beach, Florida...
Appointment at Road Runner.
Paul Inskip has been promoted to the role of group managing director of the Road Runner Group, which...
Leeds company to fill Broker Alliance gap.
The Broker Alliance has appointed Leeds-based broker RP Hodson as the replacement for the Smithson M...
Appointment at DAS.
DAS has made Brian Dunk manager of its newly re-branded 80e division. Under Mr Dunk's direction, leg...
Eurobase International delivers Prism to the insurance market.
Eurobase International has delivered Prism, its business intelligence report server, to the insuranc...
When the cracks start to show.
Work-related stress, RSI, sick building syndrome - these are all ailments call centre employees have complained of. Veronica Cowan says despite recent legal judgements, claims are still being unsuccessful.
Misys eyes GI float.
Misys will consider floating its general insurance operations, following the forthcoming regulatory ...
New tests planned for HGVs.
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre could soon test and rate all new commercial vehicles agai...
Appointment at Bevan Ashford.
The West Country practice of national law firm Bevan Ashford has appointed solicitor Deborah Chappel...
We all need to play by the same set of rules for BTE to really work.
The possibilities that arise from before-the-event legal expense insurance (In the right lane, Post ...