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Brokersure connects.
Brokersure Connect, the wholesale broking arm of brokersure. co.uk has announced a new partnership w...
Unhealthy ruling for Irish insurers.
The troubled Irish motor insurance industry was thrown into further difficulties last week after a c...
NU: double trouble.
Norwich Union, the UK's largest insurer, looks set to face a fine in excess of £20,000, having plead...
Response to whistle-blowing.
The Financial Services Authority has issued a consultation paper on whistle-blowing in support of Pos...
Salute to quality
Excellence survives and thrives in the insurance industry despite the recent tough times. That was the theme of the welcoming address to the packed audience in the Royal Albert Hall from David Worsfold, editor-in-chief of Post Magazine.
Proud partners
More than ever, the winners and finalists from this year's British Insurance Awards must be prepared to shout about their achievements, says Matthew Townsend.
Setting the stage
Hundreds of people worked hard to shift tons of equipment and lay miles of cable to prepare the Royal Albert Hall for the big event. Take a trip behind the scenes with Richard Adams.
Summer driving.
Zurich Personal Insurances has launched the latest in a series of information and advice websites ad...
Underwriter of the Year
Careful research has enabled Royal & Sun Alliance Commercial to capture a big share of the world underwriting market for the renewable energy industry, writes Marcus Alcock.
Firstbase in sector push.
Internet services provider Firstbase IT is set for a major push into the insurance and risk manageme...
Premium finance legal action joins Independent fiasco.
The spectre of a legal action between premium financing companies and Independent policyholders move...
Levett's role split.
Old Mutual, the London-listed South African financial services company, has split Mike Levett's role...
Life Insurer of the Year
Legal & General is blazing a trail in the provision of online services. Jonathan Swift logs on to the world of e-pensions and e-mortgages with Britain's "most admired insurer".
Millions hinge on liability ruling.
Brokers could be faced with millions of pounds in liability claims within weeks as they await judgeme...
NU backs down over flood levy.
Norwich Union has backed down on premium hikes in the constituency of Rydale. John Greenway MP had t...
Sun, sea and insurance.
Brokers and insurers have not fared as well as they could have in taking a larger proportion of the travel insurance market. As new travel trends develop, Simon Threadgold says there are golden opportunities for them if they adopt a more specialised…
Service Provider of the Year
The London Processing Centre deals with 16 currencies, 29 international clients and transactions worth £10.5bn a year. Edward Murray reports on its efforts to streamline its service.
Britannic jobs hit.
The restructure of the sales force at Britannic Assurance, with the loss of 1600 staff, was complete...
... an arboriculturist.
As the only full-time trees expert to be employed by an insurance company, Gillian Glanville is working to plant positive ideas about the environment. But her job doesn't keep her rooted in one spot, as she explains to Jane Bernstein.
NU: adjuster cuts.
Norwich Union is to make its 65-strong in-house team of personal claims adjusters redundant, followi...
Which way now?
The road ahead looks uncertain for reinsurers who are adopting a cautious approach in light of escalating claims and losses among liability insurers. Richard Willsher explains.
The Training Award
NIG's programme of recognition and reward makes staff feel special when they achieve excellent customer service. It's part of a training strategy that leaves the classroom far behind, writes Jane Bernstein.
ZM to meet claims.
Zurich Municipal, which provided the school journey insurance for the tragic Bunmi Shagaya trip (see ...
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Motor trade insurer Road Runner put its marketing into top gear with the recruitment of Rover the cartoon dog. The campaign opened up a new market, says Richard Adams.