Articles by Liz McMahon
Coverzones bought out of administration
Coverzones’ assets have been bought out of administration by its management team, supported by an unnamed major private investor.
Bluefin completes first acquisition in planned consolidation surge
Stuart Reid has acquired the general insurance business of Peterborough based G M Towns & Partners.
Possible future for FSA, despite Tory promise
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is likely to survive despite the Tory pledge to abolish the financial watchdog.
SMEs give wary approval to new Government
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and the formation of a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
Aviva's results suggest GI recovery
Aviva’s first quarter statement has shown “a return to volume growth in 2010” despite tough conditions and cost cutting.
RBSI to cut up to 2,000 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has announced it is to enter a staff consultation period which could affect up to 2,000 roles.
Video: Election 2010 review
David Worsfold and Jonathan Stapleton discuss the outcome of the election.
SMEs crave post-election certainty following hung parliament
The Forum of Private Business has commented on the election result
Keelan Westall revamps broker club
The commercial property insurance broker has announced the re-launch of its Prestige Broker Club – a newly enhanced membership proposition for its top performing broker partners.
Coverzones ceases trading
In a statement on its website, Coverzones, the online business insurance price comparison and policy management firm said: “This site is closed and Coverzones is not accepting any new business.”
800 redundancies rumoured at Quinn
Quinn Insurance administrators have drawn up plans to make about 800 staff redundant, Irish state broadcaster RTE is reporting.
Willis international results affected by weak UK market
In its first quarter results for 2010 Willis Group reported a net income from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 of $204m (£134m) compared with $192m last year.
Quinn staff to shortly find out fate
Employees at Quinn Insurance are expected to learn if they face redundancy on Friday.
Cooper Gay division joins Giles
Wholesale broker FSJ has transferred to Giles Insurance Brokers from Cooper Gay.
Axa announces SME revamp
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments to underpin its growth plans in the small to medium enterprise (SME) sector and its ambitions in the mid-corporate market.
Xchanging expects to meet year targets
Xchanging has issued its interim management statement covering the period from 1 January 2010 to date.
Regional development management joins Sterling from PMI Health Group
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed James Leigh as regional development manager for the North.
Power Place boosts broker development team by six
Power Place has appointed five new business consultants and one broker development manager.
Bluefin snaps up Aon property team
Stuart Reid has confirmed the hire of a senior property team from Aon.
Rival targets broker market
Direct insurer Rival Insurance is venturing into the intermediary market with an online self drive hire fleet offering.
Capita signs up Direct Choice's former MD
Capita Insurance Distribution has appointed Jon Morrell as new strategic partnerships director.
The Financial Regulator revises stance on Quinn
Quinn Insurance is to be allowed to write provisional motor insurance in the UK.
Henderson is on the acquisition trail in Leeds
Henderson Insurance has announced the takeover of Denney O’Hara.
Motor insurance hikes continue, according to Confused.com
Confused.com, in conjunction with EMB Car Insurance Price Index, has released its results of first quarter 2010.