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Bollington aims for 50% wholesale growth
Bollington has embarked on an ambitious program to grow its wholesale arm by 50% next year.
Unanimous approval for Liiba launch
London Market Brokers voted unanimously to form a new, independent organisation to be launched on 1 January.
Giles acquires Arnott Commercial Insurance and Arnott Marine
Giles has acquired Arnott Commercial Insurance Services and Arnott Marine (Arnott). Gerard O'Connor, managing director of Arnott will continue to run the business within Giles following the acquisition.
Sonae increases investment in Cooper Gay
Cooper Gay has announced that MDS, SGPS, SA a subsidiary of the Portugese corporation Sonae SGPS, has increased its investment and shareholding in the company from 13.68% to 32.12%. However, the terms of the further investment were not disclosed.
QBE appoints European Operations COO
QBE European Operations has confirmed that Kathy Lisson will be joining the company as chief operating officer from 1 June 2009.
Mason makes return after landing top Moneyextra role
Former director of insurance at Moneysupermarket.com, Richard Mason, has been appointed as MD of Moneyextra.com, Insurance Age has learnt.
Heath Lambert creates renewable energy team
Heath Lambert has formed a new renewable energy team within its retail national division, to be headed up by Paul Marsh.
RAC launches hybrid vehicle trial into fleet
RAC has claimed it is the first recovery company to introduce hybrid vehicles into its fleet as part of a wider initiative to reduce CO2 emissions.
Axa investigates 400 motor claims in anti-fraud effort
Axa has assembled a specialist anti-fraud team and begun investigating over 400 motor accident cases where fraudulent activity has been suspected, as part of a wider industry effort to curb so-called "crash for cash" scams.
“Crash for cash” conspirators sentenced to prison
A joint operation between the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and West Yorkshire Police has concluded at Bradford Crown Court.
Axis restructures specialist adjusting divisions
Axis has restructured its specialist adjusting divisions with the aim of strengthening its operations in the UK and internationally.
Up to 700 jobs to go as Aon completes acquisition of Benfield
As much as 700 jobs will go as part of Aon's takeover of Benfield, Aon said in a statement.
LV confirms expressions of interest for Hero business
LV has confirmed that it has been approached by investors interested in acquiring Hero, the direct insurance and ecommerce subsidiary of Highway Insurance as exclusively reported by Insurance Age . LV completed the acquisition of Highway in October 2008.
Study finds home possessions under-insured by almost £10,000
A recent report has revealed that Britons under-insure their belongings by almost £10,000 per household.
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly receives all sorts of mail from companies waxing lyrical about their "revolutionary" new produ...
Hero's fate hangs in balance
Liverpool Victoria (LV) has declined to clarify its position on the long-term future of Hero Insuran...
Spot the difference
While all insurers claim their products are unique, it is up to brokers to interpret their value to clients - especially in the small to medium-sized enterprise sector. Liz Booth explains how brokers can maintain their status as a trusted adviser, rather…
E Insurance to purchase policy book
E Insurance, a subsidiary of Brightside, has agreed to purchase the policy book and new business and...
Sheraton Systems announces changes
Sheraton Systems has announced several company changes resulting from a significant growth period. T...
MMA makes products available via its Broker Online site
MMA has made its shops and motor breakdown products available via its Broker Online site, as part of...
Training days
Marlborough Training & Consultancy has planned a series of business management training days, sponso...
FSA bans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned Stephen Fryett and Richard Baines from performing ...
Aon moves to larger premises
Aon says its Aberdeen branch's recent wins have contributed to a 30% surge in 2008 revenues. The bro...