Personal
Broker Direct in new Zurich deal
Broker Direct and Zurich have reached an agreement to provide shareholding brokers access to both their high and mid net worth products from November.
Fitch upgrades Mapfre
Re-ratings
New UK flood map for insurers
The Environment Agency has published what it describes as the most comprehensive, up-to-date and eas...
Typhoons batter Japan
At least 18 people were killed and several were reported missing after the latest in a series of typ...
US asbestos bill unlikely this year
The chances of the US Congress agreeing to establish a fund to compensate asbestos victims this year...
Appointment at The Cooper Gay Group
The Cooper Gay Group has announced the appointment of Mark Lowndes as a director within its special ...
Jail term for Lloyd's abuser
Robert Damon-Aspen was jailed for two and a half years today for deception conducted through his internet-based insurance intermediary business CFT Group Insurance Services. He used the internet to take premiums from over 5000 clients without obtaining…
Towergate in network launch
Towergate has launched a division providing home insurance to mortgage networks.
In Scotland's yard
Scotland
Carole Nash launches motor trade products
Broker Carole Nash is to make its first foray into commercial lines by offering trade policies to UK motorcycle dealers, bodyshops and garages.
Guy Carpenter boss joins Glencairn
Adam Fox has joined broker Glencairn to lead reinsurance division. He was previously a Managing director of Marsh and on the board of Guy Carpenter London where he headed the London retail reinsurance division responsible for the UK, European and Asia…
Commentary - Adults are solely responsible for risky pursuits
There have been several cases over recent years involving adults diving into shallow water. In Ratcl...
Hiscox reassures brokers over ads
Hiscox has denied it is attempting to expand its direct channel at the expense of brokers after laun...
Fraud - Going into combat
Claims Supplement
Not feeling very EL
Personal Injury
Industry needs to unite on motor
I welcome news of the latest development in the motor insurance industry's movement towards ending t...
Will brokers or insurers be more affected by status disclosure?
One of the key features of the new regulatory regime for brokers will be status disclosure. This req...
Question Time - A question of claims trends
Claims Supplement
Willis Commercial Network signs up Arthur Doodson
The Willis Commercial Network has signed up Arthur Doodson, an entertainment, corporate and high net...
Waveney Insurance Brokers transfers business
East-Anglia-based broker Waveney Insurance Brokers has transferred most of its personal lines busine...
Major Complex Loss - Behind the scenes
Claims Supplement
The London P&I Club stresses need for safety
Marine mutual The London P&I Club has stressed the need to provide vessels' crew and visitors with s...
Rubicon bags two contracts
Insurance solutions provider Rubicon has announced two contract wins for motor claims and loss adjus...
Adjuster targets top five after MBO
Loss adjuster Carmichaels is looking to grow nationwide by opening an additional 10 offices in the n...