NIG
Footman James teams with NIG
Towergate-owned broker to work with NIG on product tailored for classic motor trade customers.
Gallagher takes Taylor from Clear to lead MGA sales
New role follows broker’s recent rebrand of MGA division.
Gresham appoints Collman as chief underwriting officer
MGA’s new chief steps across from Arista.
DLG set for FTSE 100
Provider may be promoted early next month.
Rural adds nine new recruits
Provider wants to take the number two spot in specialist rural market.
NIG expands tradesman product into Northern Ireland via PowerPlace
Provider also intends to extend property owners offering.
Brokerbility survey reveals improved insurer performance
Axa tops network’s poll of members.
NIG consulting over UK job losses
Commercial provider is considering proposals to move operations to India.
Axa in double South East appointment
Provider appoints sales manager and branch sales manager.
Broker Network completes double hire
Julie Molloy and Nicola Hickling have come on board.
NIG launches mini fleet e-trading product
Product has now gone live on TheHub, Insurance Age can reveal.
Henry Seymour appoints new broking manager
Tricia Williams joins from NIG.
Rural turns to NIG FarmWeb for second underwriting hire
Harrogate-based specialist insurer in bid to boost on-site development underwriter presence.
Thistle completes string of hires
JLT-owned underwriter adds six as part of wide-ranging appointment drive.
Plum seeks to boost regional support for brokers
Bromley to look at book transfer opportunities.
UK General adds ex-NIG director Woollam to commercial management team
New addition to help boost insurer's network of broker partners.
Ace goes to NIG for new South West and Wales BDM
Provider says appointment demonstrates commitment to regional brokers.
NIG promotes Swindle to head up e-trading
Previous head of broker e-trading Ben Thornton left in October.
Axa goes to NIG for mid-corporate risks casualty manager
Insurer boosts team in bid for growth
Covea completes hat-trick of senior underwriting moves
Provider wraps up three commercial lines underwriting appointments.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
Rural hires underwriter from NIG
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its South West and South Wales regional development underwriter.
NIG owner’s commercial COR drops to 105.3%
Direct Line Group, owner of NIG and Direct Line for Business, has reported a combined operating ratio of 105.3% for the first half of 2013, an improvement on the 112.7% in the same period last year.
Broker Network & Countrywide adds Pitt to top team
Broker Network & Countrywide has appointed Richard Pitt as sales and marketing director.