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Marsh focuses on trade credit risks
Marsh has launched a Trade Credit Helpline to help UK businesses address issues related to credit risk.
Insurance Charities launches new website
The charity for the UK and Republic of Ireland’s insurance industry has launched a new website designed to raise awareness of its work and to provide an informative site for both beneficiaries and potential donors to use.
MMA appoints head of distribution
MMA Insurance has appointed of Ian Josephs to the newly created role of head of distribution, in a move that recognises the key challenge in today’s market to be the securing of profitable distribution.
Beazley completes acquisition of Momentum Underwriting Management
Beazley Group has completed its acquisition of the entire existing share capital of Momentum Underwriting Management following approval from Lloyd’s and the Financial Services Authority.
Willis’ network of independent brokers expands
Willis Group Holdings has announced that 10 new members have joined the Willis Commercial Network, its partnership with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK.
Biba and Ace team up for travel scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched the Biba Group Personal Accident & Business Travel scheme in partnership with ACE European Group.
Bankstone launch new motor accident management operation
Insurance claims management firm Bankstone has brought in two high-profile figures from the motor accident management world to launch a new company Bankstone Advantage, with the specific aim of satisfying clients who demand a high standard of service…
Brokers offered training on recession-proof practice
Marlborough Training & Consultancy – a specialist provider of business and management skills training for insurance brokers – is holding a series of business management training days sponsored by Ignition NBS, to advise brokers on how to maintain growth…
Giles completes sixth Welsh acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has further strengthened its position in Wales with the completion of its sixth acquisition in the principality in 12 months.
Zurich ranks best in customer service
Zurich has taken first place in the new UK National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI-UK) for home and car insurance providers.
BIBA call to help protect flood-zone properties
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the government to work closely with the insurance industry to protect households and businesses across the UK from flooding.
Venture Preference acquires SME-specialist brokerage
Venture Preference (VP) has acquired Newspace Insurance Services as part of its continued growth effort.
Axa launches new motor product for low risk drivers
Axa Insurance has launched Axa Car, a new personal lines intermediary (PLI) motor product for the low risk driver market.
What's in a name?
Aviva is going to rebrand all of its companies worldwide as Aviva, and Axa is going to group its bro...
Last month's poll
Are you concerned about the proposals to use funds from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme t...
Schemes solutions
It may seem a cliche but in a schemes environment, claims is a shop window for customers. Yet this a...
Giles Insurance buys Dickson Insurance
Giles Insurance Brokers has bought Watford-based Dickson Insurance Brokers. Established in 1986 by c...
Axa launches advertising campaign
A £4m advertising campaign has been launched by Axa to highlight how consumers deserve the highest s...
New version of agencyPlus released
A new version of Insurecom's broker management software, agencyPlus, has been released. AgencyPlus w...
Biba plays down possible member defection to rival
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has denied suggestions that the formation of a new...
Berkeley Burke Group confirms management buyout
Berkeley Burke Group has confirmed the management buyout of its general insurance business. Grahame ...
BGL ranked one of largest mid-market companies in league tables
The BGL Group has been ranked as one of the largest mid-market private companies in the UK in the HS...
Fraudulent accident company stopped in its tracks
A fraudulent, multi-million-pound accident management company has been stopped in its tracks after i...