Insurance News - 12 July

1) Business INsurance 24/7 announces a new office policy that it will launch for SME's that may well include directors and officers insurance covers and legal protection.

2) Professional Insurance Agents Ltd push forward with new contracts in France and Canada to offer financial lines products and home insurance covers via leading banks and brokers.

3) Blanc to deal relationships with regional brokers on personal lines.

4) Insurance industry awards announced by times for technology.

5) Compare the market do a deal with Churchill.