Property
View from the top: The new watchword
Efficiency has become the watchword of the new government, as it looks for savings to combat the UK's budget deficit. The same watchword could be applied to businesses. While the likelihood of a double dip recession has lessened, we are still at a…
Imperial extends validation remit to glazing
Imperial Consultants has expanded its validation and settlement offering to cover entrance doors and windows, garage doors, patio and French doors, and conservatories.
RICS director warns of property insurance age timebomb
The property insurance sector is heading for a massive skills shortage, Gary Strong, director of practice standards and technical guidance at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, has warned.
Start-up seeks to aid genuine claims validation
An initiative that aims to help claims handlers make faster, informed decisions to validate a claim or pass it on for further investigation, has been launched by Stuart Dennis, chief executive of fraud management company TCF Corporate.
Questgates hires four
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has boosted its property team.
Moorhouse Enterprise
Welsh broker Moorhouse is to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Rivals set to vie for Halliwells business
Law firm Hill Dickinson is understood to be considering buying the assets of rival Halliwells.
Ex-Fusion bosses outline MGA plan
The new managing general agency led by Fusion founders Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp aims to establish at least five offices as it gears up for its launch next year, backed by Bermuda-based insurance group Aspen.
Canopius confirms KGM interest as Lloyd's deadline approaches
Canopius, the largest privately owned Lloyd's insurer, has confirmed it is in talks to acquire up- for-sale motor underwriter KGM, with the deal expected to be completed within a fortnight.
Allianz launches comparison service
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website.
Fitch more positive on German public sector insurers
German public sector insurers have seen a significant improvement in their financial position after having been adversely affected by the global financial crisis in 2008.
Moorhouse signs first start-up
Welsh broker Moorhouse is soon to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Claims firm expands into glazing
Imperial Consultants has expanded its service offering to include glazing validation.
Fusion founders Pallett and Crisp back with Aspen MGA
Aspen Insurance UK has announced today that it has appointed Kevin Pallett and Geoff Crisp to launch a range of new insurance and risk management products for selected brokers and their clients in the UK market.
Axa confirms Hutchins is new property head
Axa Insurance has today confirmed Tony Hutchins has joined as its new head of property insurance.
EMB: Company market lags behind Lloyd's on commercial performance
Commercial property insurance rates are unlikely to rise significantly any time soon despite attempts by some companies to talk up the market, according to an assessment by actuarial consultancy EMB.
High Net Worth - Rates: An overheating market
New entrants are circling the high net worth arena, as it is talked up as an area of potential growth. However, as Ralph Savage reports, others claim it is a car crash waiting to happen.
Lloyd's broker seeks new deals after PE cash boost
Lloyd's broker NCG Professional Risks has targeted a move into UK retail, international reinsurance and international commercial property and casualty after receiving £1.4m of investment from BP Marsh.
ABI: no bias against NI
There is no fundamental bias against the Northern Irish motor and property markets — and higher costs in the legal system are the reason personal injury claims tend to be steeper.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
Hughes increases IT investment with Open GI
Hughes Insurance said it has expanded its Open GI system as part of a long term deal to support future business growth.
NIG launches mapping tool
NIG has rolled-out a new geospatial mapping tool covering the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
World Cup insurance breakdown
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off in South Africa on Friday, according to Lloyd's.