13.10.05 MCE launches specialist insurance for French homes
Leading home insurance specialist MCE has launched a dedicated scheme in partnership with Norwich Union. The scheme offers the world leading benefits of UK home insurance for French properties.
29.09.05 MCE is named 'Fastest Growing Insurance Broker'
Northamptonshire based MCE Insurance been awarded 'Fastest Growing Insurance Broking Firm' in an awards ceremony hosted by the national accountancy Grant Thornton. MCE, who also celebrate their 30th Anniversary were also named as the Midlands' 6th largest insurance broking firm and will arrange car, motorcycle and home insurance for 95,000 clients this year.
23.08.05 Misys Reports Increase in Broker Specific Schemes
Misys has reported a 20% increase in the number of broker specific schemes being developed over the last six months.
18.08.05 Exclusive: FREE laid up fire & theft insurance
MCE, the UK's leading bike broker has launched a new insurance scheme. MCE have been listening to what MCN readers wanted from their insurance. The results confirmed a real need for bikers home insurance, MCE have now delivered.
11.08.05 MCE Live with New Finsure and Misys Solution
MCE is the first broker to go live with the new fully integrated electronic premium finance solution from Misys and Finsure.
20.06.05 MCE deliver exclusive multi-car insurance
MCE, the UK's leading insurer of classic and modern American cars has launched a new insurance scheme.
17.05.05 MCE believe in giving taxi drivers an excellent deal
MCE, one of the UK's leading Taxi insurance brokers has launched a new scheme, insurance premiums are consistently lower than the competition - often by up to 25%.
04.05.05 Naaman Jalees spearheads MCE's taxi insurance launch
Northamptonshire based insurance broker MCE has appointed Naaman Jalees as Product Manager to spearhead the company's taxi insurance launch.
17.03.05 Sharon Rolls lands the top job at MCE's dealers team
Wellingborough based insurance provider MCE has appointed Sharon Rolls as Manager of their Dealer Support Team, taking responsibility of a £4,000,000 portfolio and over 1,500 car and bike dealers throughout the UK including Northern Ireland.
01.03.05 MCE appoint Claire Webb as Financial Controller
Northamptonshire based MCE Insurance, the leading bike and scooter insurer has been banned from the 2006 Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival at the Odyssey, Belfast in February.
14.02.05 MCE launch e-quotes
MCE's latest solution gives the ability to allow customers to obtain bike and car quotes on-line, 24 hours a day.
28.01.05 - MCE JOINS BIBA
"Most influential and respected insurance association" - Edwards
National insurance broker MCE, has joined the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
05.01.05 - £300,000 investment in IT
With an absolute commitment to first class service standards MCE has invested a further £300,000 on their IT platform.
13.10.05
MCE launches specialist insurance for French homes
Leading home insurance specialist MCE has launched a dedicated scheme in partnership with Norwich Union. The scheme offers the world leading benefits of UK home insurance for French properties. MCE's scheme provides plain English buildings and contents insurance for homes, holiday homes, let properties and ski chalets or individual apartments.
Michael Edwards, MCE Director commented 'After listening to the frustrations of French property owners we have developed an insurance scheme that provides excellent cover, including when properties are let or left unoccupied for long periods. Unlike most French insurance policies we also provide Accidental Damage, new for old protection, alternative accommodation and loss of earnings on let properties.
What's more, in the event of an emergency our clients can call an English speaking claims handler 24 hours a day and bi-lingual loss adjusters.' To find out more about French home insurance call one of MCE's specialist advisors on 0044 870 420 75 20.
29.09.05
MCE is named 'Fastest Growing Insurance Broker'
Northamptonshire based MCE Insurance been awarded 'Fastest Growing Insurance Broking Firm' in an awards ceremony hosted by the national accountancy Grant Thornton. MCE, who also celebrate their 30th Anniversary were also named as the Midlands' 6th largest insurance broking firm and will arrange car, motorcycle and home insurance for 95,000 clients this year.
It has been voiced that one of the most encouraging aspects at the awards, held last week in Birmingham, was that an independent personal lines broker (MCE) was named as the fastest growing. Much has been said and written on the supposed demise of the personal lines broker against the onslaught of the internet and direct writers.
MCE has shown steady growth over the past three years based on good technology and service to clients.
Michael Edwards, MCE Director commented 'This is especially exciting because it is our 30th anniversary. MCE is a family business. This awards is the pinnacle of three years hard work and investment in technology. Putting our clients first has helped us reach the top.
23.08.05
Misys Reports Increase in Broker Specific Schemes
Misys has reported a 20% increase in the number of broker specific schemes being developed over the last six months. There are now 160 broker specific schemes on the Misys quotation engines, in addition to 550 open market schemes.
The increasing demand amongst brokers to trade individual schemes on an EDI basis is in part due to Motor Insurance Database (MID) requirements. Currently, 95% of all vehicle data must be delivered to the MID within 14 days. With targets tightening over the next two years, brokers are increasing their use of EDI to ensure compliance with the MID.
MCE is the latest broker to develop a range of EDI bike schemes with Misys. The first went live with AXA this month and will be closely followed by NIG and Norwich Union.Michael Edwards, Director, MCE, said: "Moving our schemes from manual to EDI has significantly improved our business processing. It also enables us to meet MID requirements. Currently 21% of policies are traded via EDI and we plan to grow this to over 85% by the second quarter of 2006.
"Misys has both the EDI functionality and insurer relationships to enable us to achieve these objectives and to replicate the efficiencies of trading in an open market environment. The speed at which they have delivered and the ability to quote schemes on the web using the technology, have particularly impressed us. Our American car schemes are next on the development list."
Mark Ryder, Commercial Director, Misys General Insurance, said: "In today's competitive market, it's important to continue to help brokers reduce costs and improve service across all of their business. The fact that we have seen an increase in broker specific schemes reflects
not only broker's commitment to electronic trading, but the industry's as a whole. The MID is just one example of an organisation no longer happy to accept delays in the processing of data."
18.08.05
Exclusive: FREE laid up fire & theft insurance
MMCE, the UK's leading bike broker has launched a new insurance scheme. MCE have been listening to what MCN readers wanted from their insurance. The results confirmed a real need for bikers home insurance, MCE have now delivered.
MCE Bikers Home Insurance scheme allows riders to include:
- Free laid up fire and theft insurance.
- Free cover for leathers and riding gear, while in use.
- Free cover for leathers and riding gear, while in use.
- Free cover for helmets, while in use.
- 20% discount on your home insurance (subject to status).
Julian Edwards, responsible for Business Development at MCE commented 'Tens of thousands of bikes stand uninsured everyday in peoples garages, whether out of MOT or simply laid up for the winter these bikes are still exposed to threat of theft. MCE's exclusive scheme provides free laid up fire & theft cover for any number of bikes at the home address, without the usual requirement of ground anchors and alarmed garages.'
To find out more about the benefits of bikers home insurance call the MCE team on 0870 420 75 20.
11.08.05
MCE Live with New Finsure and Misys Solution
MCE is the first broker to go live with the new fully integrated electronic premium finance solution from Misys and Finsure. In a week's trading during the pilot, MCE sent £160k worth of premiums through the system. Now live, the company plans to transfer all of their monthly installments to electronic premium finance.
Misys is the first software house to be chosen by Finsure to implement the solution, which enables brokers to deliver an efficient electronic premium finance service at point of sale. Customer transaction and bank details are sent electronically to the finance house and payments are returned via an EDI message, which automatically updates the Misys system.
Michael Edwards, Director, MCE, said: "The ability to provide a fully automated premium finance service has saved the business a considerable amount of time and money in processing monthly installments. Staff no longer have to manually process initial documentation or reconcile each transaction payment once financed.
"We expect the volume of premiums through the software to increase substantially in line with the growth of the business. For example, the number of MCE bike and motor policies has doubled in the last three years. A simple low cost investment in Misys software has turned premium finance into a significant revenue stream and enables us to continue to focus our efforts on our core business."
Mark Ryder, Commercial Director, Misys General Insurance, said; "Premium finance is without doubt an attractive option for brokers. Integration between the provider's system and the brokers' day-to day-IT systems, delivers further tangible benefits and allows brokers to increase their income.
"The addition of Finsure to our panel, which already includes, Premium Credit, Premium First and Singers, broadens the portfolio of providers for our brokers."
Nick Elliman, Head of Business Development, Finsure, said: "We have always been keen to work with Misys as they were the first software house to offer a completely integrated solution. Integration between our system and the broker's day-to-day system that delivers real cost savings, as there is no re-key or manual reconciliation."
20.06.05
MCE deliver exclusive multi-car insurance
MCE, the UK's leading insurer of classic and modern American cars has launched a new insurance scheme. As reported in Classic American October 04, MCE's 2004 show season focused on listening to what American car drivers wanted from their insurance. The results confirmed a real need for multi-car insurance, MCE have now delivered.
MCE's multi car insurance scheme allows drivers of American cars to include:
- 2+ American cars
- Motorcycles
- UK cars
- Add vehicles mid way through your insurance
Julian Edwards, responsible for Business Development at MCE commented '42% of MCE clients have more than one American car and 98% have a UK car. After listening to American car enthusiasts and Classic American we are delighted to deliver an insurance solution that you have asked for.
17.05.05
MCE believe in giving taxi drivers an excellent deal
MCE, one of the UK's leading Taxi insurance brokers has launched a new scheme, insurance premiums are consistently lower than the competition - often by up to 25%. Based on extensive experience and knowledge of the market MCE's new insurance scheme offers excellent rates for all makes of black cabs, saloons, taxi bus' and MPV's for public and private hire.
The new insurance deals are complemented by a leading claims service. In the event of a non-fault accident MCE's 24-hour claims team can provide a replacement taxi, keeping the driver on the road.
MCE Taxi Insurance Manager Naaman Jalees commented 'MCE uses advanced technology and employees experienced insurance specialists to assess drivers needs and provide excellent insurance deals. We are not out to undercut other insurance providers on price, we just believe in giving taxi drivers an excellent deal.
For a quote contact the MCE team on freephone 08000 111 235.
04.05.05
Naaman Jalees spearheads MCE's taxi insurance launch
Northamptonshire based insurance broker MCE has appointed Naaman Jalees as Product Manager to spearhead the company's taxi insurance launch.
Jalees has extensive taxi insurance experience having previously held senior positions at both Peoples Choice and more recently as Taxi Product Manager for Insurance Line. Jalees will now focus his team on public and private hire for black cabs, saloons, taxi bus' and MPV's.
Julian Edwards, responsible for business development at MCE commented; 'The time is certainly right for MCE to add public and private hire to our developed personal lines portfolio. Naaman and his team bring excellent market experience and we are very confident of achieving a £750,000 account in 12 months.
Celebrating the company's 30th anniversary this year, MCE provides personal lines insurance to over 90,000 clients. MCE combines state of the art technology with a highly trained and motivated workforce to deliver first-class service and providing 'insurance made easy.'
17.03.05
Sharon Rolls lands the top job at MCE's dealers team
Wellingborough based insurance provider MCE has appointed Sharon Rolls as Manager of their Dealer Support Team, taking responsibility of a £4,000,000 portfolio and over 1,500 car and bike dealers throughout the UK including Northern Ireland.
With eight years experience of developing a dealer network with Markerstudy owned ASA, Ms Rolls will now be focusing on developing existing affinities and creating new opportunities.
MCE Director Michael Edwards commented; ' Sharon will make a hugely influential contribution to MCE's continuing success and her new management role reflects the enormous respect in which she is held within the company and in this industry at large.'
Established 30 years ago, MCE specialises in providing insurance for motorcycles, car and home policies. MCE combines state of the art technology with a highly trained and motivated workforce to deliver first-class service and providing 'insurance made easy.'
01.03.05
MCE appoint Claire Webb as Financial Controller
Wellingborough-based insurance provider MCE has appointed Claire Webb MAAT, FCCA as Financial Controller. As well as taking responsibility for MCE's account and credit control teams, Webb will also be responsible for costing new and existing proposals and maintain costing models.
Webb previously held senior positions at Cheney & Co Chartered Accountants and more recently at Christian Salvesen UK where she was responsible for a £180 m. divisional turnover.
MCE Director Michael Edwards comments 'Claire has an excellent business pedigree, her vast experience of cost movements and company accounts will bring real value to the MCE's team.'
Established 30 years ago, MCE specialises in providing motorcycle and car insurance, as well as household and travel insurance policies. MCE combines state of the art technology with a highly trained and motivated workforce to deliver first-class service and 'insurance made easy.'
MCE's latest solution gives the ability to allow customers to obtain bike and car quotes on-line, 24 hours a day. In addition, Home and Van are to be launched over the web by the third quarter of this year. Michael Edwards, Director at MCE, said: "Providing quotes online highlights our determination to create the widest distribution channel for our products, making it easier than ever for customers to obtain a quote from MCE.
"The move into the commercial vehicle market is also a major step for us and would not have been possible without the investment in IT. James Gamble, Sales and Marketing Director, Misys General Insurance (software house), said: "MCE has always been amongst the first to implement new technology and we are delighted that they have chosen to continue their relationship with us."
"Most influential and respected insurance association" - Edwards
National insurance broker MCE, has joined the British Insurance Brokers' Association. MCE, who is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, joined the leading trade association because of the wide variety of business development and support functions offered from BIBA House.
Michael C. Edwards, founder and Director of MCE, said, "BIBA has long been recognised as the most influential and respected insurance association in the UK. We believe that our membership of BIBA is a positive statement, not only for our customers but for our industry business partners too."
Eric Galbraith, BIBA Chief Executive, said, "We are delighted that MCE has joined us. As the largest insurance industry trade body, representing the broker community, BIBA plays a significant role in all aspects of broker and intermediary life. MCE is a very welcome addition to the ever expanding BIBA membership."
Edwards added, "BIBA offers a wide range of services that I know we will find of significant benefit, including its training programmes, run in conjunction with the CII, its excellent FSA technical help desk and the national and regional forums. The broker support offered from BIBA House is tremendous. "
05.01.05
£300,000 investment in IT
With an absolute commitment to first class service standards MCE has invested a further £300,000 on their IT platform.
- The investment means the operating system is:
- FSA compliant.
- Supports up to 350 insurance advisors.
- E-commerce solution - launching 1st February 2005.
- Motor Insurance Database (MID) reporting.
- Call recording.