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Irish regulator spells out stance on client premiums
The Financial Regulator in Ireland has published the findings of an examination of compliance by insurance intermediaries, with the rules governing the handling of client premiums and the operation of client premium accounts.
Rims attacks Aon stance on contingent commissions
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has criticised Aon's decision to accept contingent commissions and reiterated its opposition to the practice.
Irish regulator spells out stance on client premiums
The Financial Regulator in Ireland has published the findings of an examination of compliance by insurance intermediaries, with the rules governing the handling of client premiums and the operation of client premium accounts.
Aon open to the idea of accepting contingent commissions again
Aon today announced it is working with markets to explore the various forms of alternative remuneration available to it which may include supplemental and/or contingent commissions.
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Robertson Taylor names new entertainment boss
Oxygen subsidiary Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers has named Dawn Johnstone as manager of its music and entertainment division.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was saddened to learn of the death of fellow socialite and raconteur Alan MacDonald earlier this year.
Interview - Glynn Keeling: Out from under the radar
With a high-profile Ebay affinity deal recently signed, Leigh Jackson met Autonet managing director Glynn Keeling to talk about the firm's foundations and its future plans.
Ex-Giles retail MD returns as a consultant
Former Giles Insurance Brokers retail managing director Howard Pearson has returned to the insurance industry as a consultant.
Intermediaries back Law Commission plan over payments
Insurance intermediaries have backed Law Commission plans to introduce legislation making policyholders formally responsible for the payment of their premiums.
Property restructure sees Tonge join Keelan Westall
Barbon has restructured its property division and appointed former Erinaceous boss and Towergate director Wayne Tonge as head of business within its wholesale broking business, Keelan Westall.
Bollington affinity deal
Commercial broker Bollington has entered an affinity partnership with fleet management specialist Fleet Support Group.
Equity Direct gets Mazda
Equity Direct Broking has landed a three-year deal with Mazda UK to run its car insurance scheme.
Willis ups contingent ante
Willis has stepped up its campaign against contingent commissions, issuing a white paper highlighting the conflicts of interest created by the payments.
Taylor joins Bartlett
The former branch director of Aon's Leeds branch Richard Taylor has joined Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group.
LJM Partnership move
Insurance broker LJM Partnership has moved to new premises in Bredbury, Stockport, in a move it claims positions it for further expansion.
Swinton: no plans to "materially" grow branch network
High street broker Swinton has reiterated its support to its network of 600 shops but has no plans to grow this materially in the future.
Cowens launches new SME arm for sub-£2m clients
Insurance broker Cowens Survival Capability is poised to spin off its SME arm to create a new specialised intermediary.
Arista heads to Leeds
Arista is set to open a Leeds office, as the firm looks to broaden its footprint in the North of England.
Bluefin joins PE alliance
Axa-owned Bluefin has become an inaugural member of Equity Risk Partners Global, a worldwide alliance focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity sector.
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Kelly quits ABI
The Association of British Insurers is on the hunt for a new director general following the announcement that Kerrie Kelly has stepped down.
Aon broker threw laptop into pond to cover tracks
A senior Aon broker who admits dumping a laptop in a pond to cover up his involvement in a major tender that allegedly breached the terms of his gardening leave has been told he could face imprisonment.