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Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
25% of drivers pay out to avoid an insurance claim
Research by discount and voucher code website ‘My Voucher Codes’ has revealed that a quarter of drivers have avoided using their motor insurance by giving money to a driver they have crashed into to fix the damage.
BLS Insurance Brokers makes first acquisition
Lancashire based BLS Insurance Brokers has confirmed its first acquisition since commencing trading in June 2010, swooping for Bury-based Goodwin Best Insurance Brokers.
Deloitte: Issue of brokers selling motor at a loss needs to be addressed
In order to turn their performance around, motor insurers need to increase their premiums while maintaining their customer base.
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Aviva Q3 UK GI premiums exceed £1bn as its tops 1m direct motor customers
Aviva this morning said that general insurance net written premiums were up 12% at £1.05bn when compared to the same quarter last year (3Q09: £937m).
Towergate duo joins Marsh
Towergate-owned Broker Network’s head of business development has joined Marsh to head up its UK network arm, Pro Broker.
Hubbard given insurance role after CII signs agreement with FSSC
The Chartered Insurance Institute and the Financial Services Skills Council have signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement will see the CII’s faculties (claims, underwriting, broking and London market) perform the role of the FSSC’s new…
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Mapfre swoops for Insure & Go
Travel insurance specialist intermediary Insure & Go has been acquired by its underwriter Mapfre.
Keychoice joins forces with MSL
Legal expenses provider MSL Legal Expenses has sealed a three-year deal with Keychoice Network.
Marsh warns firms over fire brigade strikes
Marsh has warned companies to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action on 5-7 November by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union.
Arista appoints ex-Chartis underwriter
Commercial lines underwriting agency Arista Insurance has appointed Mark Chichester as senior underwriter.
Aviva joins forces with Towergate-owned Power Place
Power Place, the Towergate-owned online insurance marketplace, today announced that Aviva is joining its panel of insurers.
Aon blames "economic conditions" for 11% drop in UK revenue in Q3 2010
Aon has reported that its UK broking business recorded a 11% drop in commission and fees in the third quarter of 2010 to $148m (£92.7m) (Q3 2009: $167m) with an 8% downturn in organic revenue.
Aon blames "economic conditions" for 11% drop in UK revenue in Q3 2010
Aon has reported that its UK broking business recorded a 11% drop in commission and fees in the third quarter of 2010 to $148m (£92.7m) (Q3 2009: $167m) with an 8% downturn in organic revenue.
Aon "laptop in the pond" case: decision
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking the terms of his gardening leave will no longer face contempt of court charges, Postonline has learnt.
QBE creates group executive role
QBE has confirmed a restructure into three main operating divisions: the Americas; Europe and Australia Asia Pacific. As part of the restructure, the insurer has created the new role of CEO of global underwriting operations based in Sydney.
Lloyd's backs Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group
The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group has secured the backing of Lloyd's in a major funding deal for the next three years. Under Lloyd's new Brighter Futures for Londoners partnership The Prince’s Trust and the Bromley By Bow Centre will receive…
ABI backs call to remove single renewal date for solicitors' PI
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed today’s publication of an independent report on the need for changes to the solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance market.
Fitch takes Brit off negative watch
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Brit Insurance Limited's Insurer Financial Strength rating at 'A', and Brit Insurance Holdings N.V.'s Long-term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB+' and its subordinated notes at 'BB+.
Oxygen adds senior brokers to its ranks
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has added to its construction professions team with the appointments of Andrew Swan and Andrew Palmer from Aon.
Lockton adds former Chartis manager to PI team
Stuart Dugdill joins Lockton’s Manchester office on 1 November.
IAG UK acquires second commercial broker with NBJ swoop
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett has almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.