Commercial
Endgame?
The general consensus on the issue of consolidation is that it has had a negative impact on the industry, reducing competition, increasing selective quoting and many feel, ultimately, letting the customer down. Lynn Rouse wonders where it will all end.
Regions speak out.
"Technical underwriting has to be the key. Educate underwriters as to the technicalities of the risk...
Appointment at Axa.
Axa UK has recruited Christina Bowman as director of corporate communications, where she will be res...
Through the internet maze with Richard Griffiths.
There is an interesting tip for web designers on the contact page of this site. The e-mail addresses...
Setting the record straight.
There are several misconceptions about the Lloyd's market, which mainly stem from second-hand information versus first-hand knowledge. Julian James attempts to straighten a few things out.
E-mail liability product to get airing.
Safeonline is set to launch a new product next week to help brokers fill the 'coverage gap' that has...
Appointment at Grid Network.
The Grid Network, the insurance products and compliance support service for intermediaries and affin...
Miller Fisher extends credit facility as losses continue.
Claims specialist Miller Fisher has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK loss adjusting market, despi...
Primary Group eyes North America.
Acquisitive Primary Group this week announced plans for expansion into the North American market and...
Settlement reached over destroyed meat stocks.
A EUR22m (£14m) settlement has been reached between the Irish Department of Agriculture and insurers...
Brokers must say no to insurers' bullying.
I, like my colleagues and many friends in the broking fraternity, are quite honestly sick and tired ...
Appointment at Cybit.
Cybit, the UK provider of telematics and fleet management solutions, has taken on Kevin Lawrence as ...
Cornhill Insurance to install new admin system.
Cornhill Insurance is to install a new administration system from IT services provider CGI Group Eur...
Suppliers also fell foul of Indie collapse.
I read, with interest, the article "Independent ... one year on" (PM, 13 June, p18) and having worke...
Aegon UK sets up new business.
Aegon UK has set up a new business, Aegon UK Distribution Holdings, following the acquisition of a 5...
Zurich looks to grow its regional offices network.
Zurich Commercial is considering opening new regional offices, according to managing director UK comm...
Highway takes single route to commercial.
Lloyd's motor insurer Highway aims to offer a single commercial vehicle policy, in place of its curr...
Lloyd's insurer Brit revises premium income forecast.
Lloyd's insurer Brit has revised its premium income forecast for the year by £10.2m from £577.6m to ...
Step by step into Europe.
The dust may have settled after the Chubb bid last year, but there is still a lot happening on the retail insurance front at Hiscox, as its managing director, Sian Fisher, reveals.
Lack of expertise in property market will lead to disaster.
Too many people involved in the property insurance market are gambling on no repeat of the periodic ...
Aquilo to seek acquisitions.
Listed vehicle assistance company Accidentcare is set to rename itself Aquilo and pursue an aggress...
Broker targets contractor database.
Broker Alexander Forbes is in talks to establish an employers' and public liability facility for up ...
Double indemnity.
Cross indemnity agreements have led the House of Lords to find contractors on Piper Alpha liable to indemnify the platform operator. John Butler reports.
Fast-moving business.
Expect more takeovers of life reinsurers says David Atkinson, who views the US market from his positi...