Articles by Liz McMahon
Bluefin opens office in Wales
Bluefin Insurance Services is opening a new office in Cardiff.
CBG's Stephen Darcy believed to have left the business
Executive director of insurance broking operations at CBG Group Stephen Darcy has left the company, Insurance Age understands.
Markel's insurance arm gets thumbs up from AM Best
A.M. Best has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Markel International Insurance Company (MIIC)
Lloyds to axe 650 jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the cuts as part of a "number of changes within its retail, insurance and group operations divisions".
Two insurers face further FSA probing
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched further investigation into two insurance companies as part of its review into the operation of with-profits funds.
FSA to lose head of supervision
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that Jon Pain, managing director of supervision and an FSA board member, has decided to leave the organisation in 2011.
Heath Lambert retains Diabetes UK affinity scheme
Heath Lambert has won the tender to provide personal lines and life insurance products for leading health charity Diabetes UK.
Former Jelf director joins UK General
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann as national schemes sales manager for the group, reporting to director of sales John Bibby.
THB sees profits rise in first half
THB Group has announced its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 April 2010.
Emergency Budget 2010: PMI costs set to soar due to IPT rise, claims Healix
Healix has warned that the increase in insurance premium tax (IPT) will result in even higher costs for employers offering private medical insurance (PMI) or health cash plans to their staff.
LV Broker appoints new regional manager
LV Broker has promoted Mark Hands to regional manager for the North of England and Scotland.
Allianz Commercial to boost productivity by 10%
Following a successful trial, Allianz Commercial has said it would take advantage of a bespoke solution from systems integrator LAN2LAN in a bid to create new efficiencies across the company’s risk assessment business.
Allianz launches household comparison tool
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website using the latest independent Defaqto Compare comparison tool.
Junction reveals "ambitious" growth plans
Junction said it aimed to more than double compound sales in next three years.
Bluefin acquires another broker
Bluefin has acquired St Albans-based Gilbert Business Insurance Brokers (GBIB), Insurance Age has learnt.
Biba news: Joanna Lumley closes Biba conference
Actress Joanna Lumley OBE captivated a packed auditorium for well over an hour during the closing session of this year's Biba conference.
Northern Counties makes non-exec appointment
Mark Wood, managing director of UKGI, has joined Northern Counties Insurance Brokers in a non-executive advisory capacity.
FSA signs off 9.9% rise in funding
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed its annual funding requirement for 2010/11.
QBE set to double commercial property book
QBE looks set to double the size of its commercial property book as it closes in on a deal that could see it snatch £40m worth of business from Axa, Insurance Age has learnt.
MMA reveals new regional team
Broker insurer MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford.
UK General completes claims outsourcing deal
UK General Insurance has streamlined its in-house claims processes after signing a new outsourcing agreement with Direct Group.
BVCA branches into insurance
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has launched BVCA Insurance Services.
Allianz Commercial joins PowerPlace panel
Allianz’s commercial combined product for SME business will be available on PowerPlace later this year.
FSA criticises brokers' anti-bribery and corruption standards
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the findings of its recent review of anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls in commercial insurance broker firms.