Articles by Liz McMahon
Capita snaps up motor insurance broker
The Capita Group has acquired specialised motor insurance broker, Sureterm Direct.
Exeter Friendly joins Protect
The Exeter Friendly Society, under its Pioneer brand, has joined Protect- an association of companies and individuals involved in the UK protection markets
Allianz creates new fraud role
In a bid to fight back against fraud, Graham Knight has been appointed as fraud manager for Allianz Retail
Nexus brings two former Brit underwriters on board
Nexus Underwriting Management has hired two senior financial lines underwriters from Brit’s Lloyd’s Syndicate 2987
Jubilee hires former Oval underwriter
Jubilee Managing Agency has appointed Steve Green as accident and health (A&H) underwriter at Jubilee Syndicate 5820
IGI opens IRIS portal
IGI Insurance has launched its new online broker portal, IRIS
Chubb warns new fit note will not create "duty of care"
The insurer said the new Government scheme could potentially raise some questions with regards to employer’s insurance liability in the event of a claim from an employee
New finance director for HSB
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Steve Worrall to the position of finance director
MMA joins fight against fraud with SIRA
MMA has signed up to the Syndicated Intelligence for Risk Avoidance (SIRA) system
RPC raises concern over FSA discount on mounting fines
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has smashed its record fines for last year by 21%, handing down £33.1m in fines, according to Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC)
Marsh completes purchase of HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh has completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank, in the UK and other key markets in Asia and the Middle East
Invicta aims high in buying Lowe
Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition: Sevenoaks-based Lowe Insurance
Moody's confirms Towergate's CFR but changes outlook to negative
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the B2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) of Towergate Partnership and revised the outlook from stable to negative
IIB gives website a makeover
The Institute of Insurance Brokers’ (IIB) website has undergone a revamp
Former Oxygen employees join TIP to drive Leeds opening
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has recruited four former Oxygen employees
Budget 2010: SMEs not satisfied with Darling's proposals
More than nine out of ten small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were left disappointed by this week’s Budget, a snap poll has revealed
Hubbard bags another non-exec role
Total Broker Solutions (TBS) has announced two senior appointments to its board.
Budget 2010: Questions raised over how SME measures will be delivered
The Chancellor’s proposals for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm welcome with experts voicing concern over how they will work in practice.
Budget 2010: Government extends near £50bn lending lifeline to small businesses
The Chancellor has announced new lending targets of £94bn for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Bank
Oval buys JL Fisher & Co
With an annual GWP of around £9m and employing 20 staff, Oval said the acquisition of J L Fisher would strengthen its increasing presence in the South West region
Travelers hires team to head up Glasgow operation
Travelers has made several leadership appointments at its new regional office in Scotland.
Abba bought by RG Ford
Chelmsford-based RG Ford Insurance Brokers has completed the first of the five acquisitions it said it expected to make in 2010
One Business Insurance wins fleet deal
One Business Insurance, part of Brightside Group, has announced its intention to offer "market-leading" premiums on fleet insurance to Navman Wireless’ customer base
Bupa could cut up to 300 jobs
The health care insurer has warned that between 200 and 300 jobs may be in jeopardy.