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Big Interview: Alistair Hardie, Jensten Group
Alistair Hardie, CEO of Jensten Group, updates Scott McGee on the broker’s anticipated sale, its “radical overhaul”, and where it may shift its M&A focus to in the future.
Barbon names Totty CEO
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed former First Assist chief executive Martin Totty as its new CEO.
First Assist unveils business development manager
First Assist Legal Protection has appointed Thomas Jones as business development manager.
First Assist teams up with Cobra on IP products
First Assist Legal Protection has partnered with Cobra Special Risks to develop its intellectual property protection product range.
First Assist partners with Cobra on IP products
First Assist Legal Protection has partnered with Cobra Special Risks to develop its intellectual property protection product range.
PMI players to roll out extended cover as NHS standards slip
Private medical insurers have vowed to take advantage of declining confidence in the National Health Service by extending their cover, offering higher payouts and providing more innovation.
First Assist launches new health, life and accident products
White-label insurance provider First Assist Insurance has added two new insurance products as part of its health, life and accident portfolio: Surgery Cash Plan and Simple Critical Illness.
Tim Ablett – An obituary
It is often said the insurance industry lacks the characters it once had.Thus it was with great sadness the sector mourned the passing of Tim Ablett last month, someone who had made a significant contribution to the sector through both his business…
Tim Ablett passes away
The much respected insurance veteran Tim Ablett passed away at the weekend.
Affinity Partnerships: Finding the perfect fit
To achieve success in the affinity market, insurers must be careful to foster mutually beneficial relationships with the right partners and ensure they select relevant products
Barbican joins Home & Legacy panel
Barbican is set to join the household insurance panel of high net worth specialist Home & Legacy.
Jackson reforms call for new approach around legal costs
Insurance market needs to take a more innovative approach to ensure adequate protection is still on offer following the introduction of the Jackson reforms, First Assist Legal Protection said.
DAS to consider buying First Assist
Legal expenses insurance company DAS is in takeover talks with First Assist Legal Protection.
First Assist launches non-standard travel insurance service
White label specialist First Assist Insurance Services has launched a non-standard risk service for people who exceed medical thresholds or age limits.
Travel insurance: Expedition exclusions
With the popularity of overseas breaks showing no sign of abating, travel cover has the potential to grow. However, insurers in the sector are never far from controversy.
Cigna relocates Europe HQ to London
Insurer Cigna is relocating the European headquarters of its international health, life and accident business from Madrid to London in a bid to be closer to its largest revenue stream.
First Assist "regrets" lack of clarity on Laspo bill
Legal expenses provider First Assist has welcomed the six month delay to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill stating it was “a limited reprieve” for those making claims next year.
First Assist in Legal 4 Landlords deal
First Assist Legal Protection has signed a deal with Legal 4 Landlords to provide up to £50 000 of legal expenses insurance for property disputes, including eviction, and ongoing rental payments in the event of tenant default.
Equistone (Barclays) sells First Assist
Mid-market private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe - previously Barclays Private Equity - has sold after-the-event insurance provider First Assist Legal Expenses for approximately £28m to Burford Capital.
Review of the year - Health insurance: Seeds of change
Despite a tough 12 months, and gloom forecast for 2012, the health insurance sector has planted important seeds for future growth this year.
Cigna finalises acquisition of First Assist
Cigna has finalised the acquisition of First Assist Insurance Services following regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority in late October.