Broker
Arista to give MGA advice
Arista is hoping to cash in on regional brokers' interest in the managing general agent model as intermediaries seek ways of improving the service they receive from insurers.
Biba to lobby coalition
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
Evolution online deals
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative offering exclusive deals on a range of online products from Cardinus Risk Management.
Primary's Pitt joins NIG
Former Primary commercial director Richard Pitt has resurfaced working with Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG. Mr Pitt left Primary in November 2008 after 30 months.
Marsh integrates HSBC and targets SMEs
Marsh will push for "aggressive growth" across its three regional networks after the integration of HSBC's networks, according to Julie Page, head of its commercial practice.
Oak ahead of GWP schedule
Oak Underwriting is on course to control £30m gross written premium, one year ahead of its 2011 target.
Broking sector "remarkable"
The insurance broking sector has performed at a "remarkable" level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event.
Underwriting coalition
Markerstudy and Zenith have put together an underwriting coalition under group underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Zurich in 12-month review
Zurich is to begin a 12-month review of its mid-corporate offering, beginning this summer.
Broker channel promotion
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called on other insurers to promote their broker distribution channel, following Aviva's successful advertising campaign.
Towergate boss keen on flood pool plan
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has called on the new government to provide underwriting capacity for properties built on flood plains.
IIWG future in doubt as ABI looks to pick up leadership
The Association of British Insurers is expected to take up the mantle from the Insurance Industry Working Group, after the change of government threw its future into question.
Heath Lambert combines
Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Insurance Charities launches Big Balloon Day
The Insurance Charities has launched a fundraising initiative aimed at the insurance industry. The Big Balloon Day scheme aims to raise awareness and funds for by organising events using branded balloons creatively.
Three leave Powell for Butterworth Spengler
Another director and three account executives have left Powell Insurance Brokers, the Liverpool-based Oval broker.
KGM offers motor hope
Last week, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference saw the great and good of the UK general insurance market descend on the Excel Centre in London's Docklands to network, socialise and swap ideas about where they see the market going.
Research puts Allianz top
Research conducted by Towergate Risk Solutions has put Allianz as the top performing key insurer servicing its broking operations.
KPMG pair at First City
KPMG's David Costley-Wood and Michael Walker have been appointed as administrators for First City Insurance Group and its subsidiary First City Partnership.
Ex-Capita director back
The former director of Capita Insurance Distribution Ian Meyer has confirmed plans to re-enter the market with a new personal lines start-up.
Ex-Brokerbility chiefback with new team
Former Brokerbility chief executive Stuart Randall has teamed up with senior staff from Evergreen and Axa for his return to the insurance market, Post has learnt.
Direct Group expands further with EVS deal
Insurance services provider Direct Group, backed by Lloyds Development Capital, has completed the acquisition of Evander Validation Services for an undisclosed sum.
Giles takes over Hampden
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Aviva director leaves
Aviva has confirmed that Brigid Murphy, director of regional brokers for the UK general insurance business, will leave in June.
Chartis, QBE and Dual back £1bn GWP private equity start up
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association has today launched BVCA Insurance Services to help members and their investee companies with their insurance needs.