Commercial
Budget looks to double affinity arm in 2006
Broker Budget has predicted its affinity operation will double in size by next summer. The company ...
NU looks to boost online sales
Norwich Union hopes to boost online sales with a new technology roll out. The insurer implemented S...
Alea sells off parts of US business
Alea Group Holdings has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the renewal rights to certain portions of its US primary programme business written by Alea Alternative Risk (AAR) to subsidiaries of AmTrust Group.
RBSI head joins Cox in affinity drive
Cox Insurance today announced the appointment of RBS head of corporate partnerships David Birch as sales director. The insurer said he would oversee Cox’s stated objective, to strengthen its position as a major provider of affinity solutions in the UK.
Broker JPM hails paperless office
The office of a West Midlands insurance intermediary will soon become a paperless environment in what the company believes is a first for its industry within the commercial sector.
Broker Network secures Lloyd's status
Broker Network has announced it has received full Lloyd’s accreditation, claiming to become the first network to achieve this.
QBE closes regional office
QBE today announced it will be relocating the motor fleet claims handling operations currently based in Middlesbrough to its operation at Coval Wells in Chelmsford. The Middlesbrough will close and the non-motor claims currently handled in Middlesbrough…
NU is not an issue for Fusion
I know 'business as usual' may not be one of the most exciting phrases of all time but as far as Fus...
Spotlight on income as RSA falls short
The pressure is back on Royal and Sun Alliance to achieve top-line premium growth after one city ana...
Law change could cost millions
Insurers could be forced to fork out millions to brokers to ensure the market complies with upcoming...
Moorhouse Group launches new finance facility
Commercial broker Moorhouse Group has launched a new single-rate premium finance facility, backed by...
24-hour opening will precipitate surge in noise-related claims
24-hour opening from 24 November will precipitate a surge in noise-related claims, according to a pa...
AMG waits as Liv Vic cuts its panel
Ashworth Mairs Group has admitted it would be disappointed to lose its place on Liverpool Victoria a...
Co-op shake-up sees insurance arm restructured
Co-operative Financial Services today revealed a new organisational structure.
First Assist reveals underwriting change
Healthcare provider First Assist will begin formally parting company with its underwriter, Royal and Sun Alliance, on 1 March 2006 – 14 months behind its original schedule.
HBOS GI to deploy new call centre software
Halifax General Insurance Services has selected Verint’s Ultra software system for its five contact centres in the UK and Ireland. The Verint solution will be delivered in conjunction with partner BT.
EU announces business initiative awards
The European Union has launched a new competition to recognise and reward outstanding initiatives that have supported entrepreneurship in villages, towns and cities across Europe.
Rubicon launches new motor product for Naafi Financial
Outsourced solutions provider Rubicon has launched a new car product for Naafi Financial. Using a panel of insurers to provide competitive quotes to as broad a range of personnel as possible, Rubicon has developed cover that is tailored to meet the…
Moorhouse launches premium finance facility
Commercial broker Moorhouse Group has launched a new single rate premium finance facility that it claims does not discriminate against smaller brokers.
Mystery shopping reveals payment protection mayhem
The Financial Services Authority’s own mystery shopping exercise into the selling of payment protection insurance has revealed a massive gulf between how the product is supposed to be sold and how it is sold in practice.
Brit puts Wilma bill at £37.5m
Brit Insurance has announced that claims arising from Hurricane Wilma, net of reinsurance recoveries and reinstatements, are an estimated £37.5m. The Group’s estimate of claims arising from Hurricanes Katrina (including New Orleans Flood), Rita and Wilma…
Misys develops premium finance solution
Misys has joined forces with Close Premium Finance to develop a fully integrated solution that will make arranging premium finance easier for brokers.
Chubb Europe makes Scandinavian expansion move
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has opened its first office in Norway.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was interested to see a raft of moves to crackdown on uninsured drivers this week but did not ...