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Broker Network appoints new finance director
Network adds ex-UK General FD to management team.
UK General takes on schemes director
UK General turns to BMW man to drive new relationships.
UKGI to provide compliance support to Aim CoreProtect
UKGI has been appointed as preferred supplier by wholesale broker and trading platform provider Aim CoreProtect.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Marc DonFrancesco, commercial director at Absolute Partnership, joins Insurance Age’s Caitlin Morrison for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
UK General switches back from QBE to Ageas for capacity
UK General has returned to Ageas as capacity provider for its commercial motor business, ending its stint with QBE, Insurance Age can reveal.
Rural reports substantial growth
Rural Insurance has announced almost 27% growth during the last financial year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Bruce leaves RSA after just one month
Cathie Bruce has stood down as distribution director at RSA.
UKGI and Biba sign compliance support contract
UKGI has signed a deal with the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) to provide compliance helpline facilities to its members.
UK General in new motor deal with ALA Insurance Brokers
UK General has looked to boost its relationship with motor specialist ALA Insurance Brokers following the launch of a new excess protection product.
UK General unveils lifestyle excess offering
UK General has moved to broaden its schemes base with the launch of a lifestyle excess product.
UK General and Policy Shop partner in £1m motor scheme deal
UK General has launched a non-standard motor scheme in conjunction with Coventry-based broker Policy Shop.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
UK General boosts commercial team with regional hires
UK General Insurance has added two regional sales managers to its commercial team.
UK General appoints RSA's Barker to commercial team
UK General has appointed Ian Barker as commercial technical director.
UK General hits 500-scheme target
UK General Insurance has reached its 500-scheme target and laid out plans to focus on a "product-led strategy" concentrating on "profitable business, as opposed to chasing volume".
Dearth of insurer clarity leaves brokers in a tight spot
The Consumer Insurance Act is less than a month old but already broker alarm bells have begun ringing.
UKGI exposes liability claims fears
Brokers’ most pressing concern is the fear of being exposed to liability claims for the delivery of inaccurate risk data following the implementation of the Consumer Insurance Act, according to a survey by UKGI.
Schemes role split at UK General as Bloomer departs
UK General has confirmed that Karen Beales has assumed overall responsibility for personal lines schemes, with Mike Keating having responsibility for commercial schemes.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
Purple unveils UK General as panel member
Purple Partnership has unveiled UK General as a new panel member, Insurance Age can reveal.
Products: UK General and Newton Lee whet market’s appetite with Chinese restaurant scheme
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
RSA brings Bruce back to market
RSA has appointed Cathie Bruce as distribution manager, sister title Post has revealed.
UK General in Chinese restaurant schemes tie-up
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
Rural targets local brokers with Aviva appointment
Rural Insurance has snapped up former Aviva man Simon Dixon as a development underwriter as it bids to move closer to brokers.