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Bankhall to expand GI offering with former Biba head
Bankhall, supplier of support services to the independent financial adviser and mortgage broking sectors, is preparing to expand into the UK general insurance (GI) market with the planned launch of Bankhall UK GI next month. The move follows the purchase…
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Barclays aims for top five GI share with NU
Barclays is giving itself until 2010 to become a top five general insurance provider, and is banking...
Royal and Sun Alliance uses mapping system
Royal and Sun Alliance is to use its Geographical Risk Assessment mapping system for arson risks, re...
Nine sign up to fire plan
Disaster recovery firm ISS Damage Control is working with fire authorities to reduce claims costs fr...
Thatcham opens apprentice training centre
Motor insurance repair research centre Thatcham will officially open its own purpose-built apprentic...
Primary to unveil major insurer tie-up
Primary Broking Services Holdings is set to add three new offices to its network as part of its aggr...
ABI carries out review
The Association of British Insurers is currently carrying out a review of its motor salvage code. A ...
What the papers said this week
The Times Maurice Greenberg will invoke his right to silence when he is questioned over a $500m (£2...
Tesco targets commercial
Superstore giant Tesco has revealed that it is starting a major push into the commercial insurance m...
NU to hand over more Asda business
Broker BDML has revealed it plans to grow its affinity relationships after confirming it has secured...
Appointment at PruHealth
Mark Adams has become non-executive director of PruHealth, the joint venture between Prudential and ...
Appointment at James Chapman and Co
James Chapman and Co has promoted Wendy Fox to partner in the personal litigation department. She jo...
MVRA defends its reputation
The motoring trade association MVRA has defended its reputation over standards in the industry and c...
The consolidation conundrum
It is always interesting to read a viewpoint from Robert Hiscox. He enjoys all the classic Lloyd's ...
Tesco Personal Finance posts profits of £202m
Tesco has announced underlying pre-tax profits of £2.03bn, up 20.5% on 2004.
Spitzer settlement gives Willis ratings boost
Willis has had its senior debt ratings upgraded by Moody's from negative to stable, following last Friday's announcement it had settle with the Spitzer enquiry.
Barclays to make push into general insurance
Barclays is set to shake up the general insurance industry by expanding its general insurance offerings.
Cunninghams in ROI tie up with Aston
Cunningham Lindsey UK and Aston & Associates, based in the Republic of Ireland, are in the final stages of agreeing terms on a reciprocal arrangement for personal, commercial and casualty adjusting work.
Parliament approves law against uninsured drivers
Motorists driving illegally without insurance will face more effective on-the-road detection, and possible confiscation of their vehicles, under tough new legislation that has now been agreed by both Houses of Parliament.
Kwik-Fit reveals plans for creche
Kwik-Fit Financial Services, which was recently voted the second best insurance company to work for ...
Former Axa director begins role as head of AA Insurance Services
Former Axa marketing and underwriting director Kevin Sinclair, pictured, this week began his role as...
NU moves to stub out flurry of smoking-related claims
Given the talk about a potential avalanche of smoking-related claims in the future it is no surprise...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mirror A couple were told they would have to pay more for their life insurance because they c...