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Video: UK Broker Awards as they happened
Well over 500 turned out at the broking community's annual awards ceremony to celebrate the Best of British Read more: http://www.broking.co.uk/insurance-age/news/1733549/video-uk-broker-awards-happened#ixzz105IJPLAx Broking - Broker market intelligence…
Travel premiums set for "unthinkable" increase of over 20%, claims broker
Insurers are forcing through "previoulsy unthinkable" rate increases of over 20% in the travel insurance market, it has been claimed.
Karl wreaks havoc in east of Mexico
Hurricane Karl made landfall around 11:30am on 17 September local time, just to the north of the port city of Veracruz on the east Mexican coast.
Home & Legacy seals Lloyds deal
Home & Legacy has entered an agreement with Lloyds TSB Insurance Services to provide personal home and motor insurance to its private banking customers.
CBG enters partnership with Daresbury
CBG Group has entered a collaboration with Daresbury Science and Innovation campus.
Quinn sale deadline nears
The deadline for expressions of interest in Quinn Insurance expires this evening, according to reports.
Ex-Crawford manager joins Davies
Davies Group has appointed Vic Noble as head of property adjusting operations.
Stakeholders agree flood roadmap
Environment minister Richard Benyon attended a flood management summit and met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homes at risk of flooding.
Ex Co-op MD joins RBSI senior team
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has appointed John Reizenstein as its new finance director, subject to regulatory approval.
RSA improves arson risk model
RSA has replaced its geographic risk assessment tool with a model that aims to more accurately determine the risk of arson for individual commercial and residential properties.
AA calls for government to resist spending cuts on flood defences
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn comprehensive spending review.
Quinn UK ban ‘positive’ for prospective buyers
The decision not to allow Quinn Insurance to re-enter the UK commercial lines market is a positive step for its potential sale and the rest of the UK market, according to observers.
Tumbling revenues force CBG to close Liverpool operation
CBG has closed down its Liverpool operation amid "disappointing" results for the first half of the year.
Mediation myth debunked by settlement successes
New figures prove that personal injury cases — often cited as the exception to the rule — can be successfully mediated. Statistics from specialist not-for-profit organisation Trust Mediation reveal that, out of 33 PI cases handled between January and…
Editor's comment: Chartis an unlikely saviour
With businesses warned only last week against complacency following another high-profile failure in the UK — this time social housing giant Connaught — news of being able to secure up to £10m in short-term loans from trade credit insurer Chartis will…
Penny Black's insurance week
Last weekend Penny was rather royally entertained at Hampton Court Palace for one Peter Cullum's 60th birthday.
Allianz appoints motor operations manager
Allianz has appointed Alan Collins to operations manager for motor claims.
Tradewise selects Auto Windscreens
Tradewise Insurance Services has re-appointed Auto Windscreens as its automotive glazing services provider.
CBG broking profit increases by 24%
Broker CBG has announced its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2010.
Lloyds tops FOS complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank has received the most general insurance complaints of any company during the first half of 2010.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
Quinn: sale "not impacted" by UK decision
Quinn has responded to the Central Bank and Financial Regulator’s decision today not to allow its insurance business to re-enter the UK commercial lines market.
One dies in California gas explosion
A gas pipe explosion in California has killed one person and injured dozens more.
ALC Health strikes UAE deal
International medical insurance provider ALC Health has formed a partnership with the Arab Orient Insurance Company to underwrite its worldwide health plan for companies and residents in the United Arab Emirates.