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500 jobs to go as Axa reports flat trading
Axa UK is making up to 500 redundancies on top of the 120 jobs it is shedding in Ireland after reporting its interim results.
Chris Hanks appointed Polaris chairman
Chris Hanks, general manager of Allianz Commercial, has been appointed chairman of Polaris.
CII and Motor Insurers’ Bureau agree membership deal
The CII Group has agreed to provide products and services to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) covering CII exams and membership.
Giles strengthens Welsh foothold
Giles Insurance Brokers has continued its expansion into Wales with the completion of the acquisition of AGM Insurance, its fifth in as many months.
RSA takes on additional crash repair bodyshop
RSA has acquired a fifth of Quality Repair Centre (QRC) in Bristol and the appointment of Paul Nightingale as QRC managing director.
Insurance Age on-air news review
Insurance Age news editor Sarah Hills provides a run down of the major news stories from the week - watch it now .
Niche business website launched for broker market
officebroker.com has launched ‘venuebroker.com’ - a brokerage website focused on the UK MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) sector.
New network launch confirmed
As reported by Insurance Age, Broker Direct, the broker-owned insurance management company, has launched a new network specifically aimed at members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB).
Comparison site calls for tougher action on uninsured drivers
UK drivers are paying, on average, £31 a year more on their car insurance in order to cover for people who are uninsured, according to comparethemarket.com. This equates to more than £500m according to the Motor Insurance Bureau figures. However, this…
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Broker programme looks to aid credit sector success
Credit insurance company Atradius has launched a service for the UK broking market. The Broker Inve...
Anglo Pacific Consultants launches restaurant and cafe product
Anglo Pacific Consultants (APC) has launched a restaurant and cafe product that also provides additi...
QuotesBanana.co.uk launches into the travel insurance sector
QuoteBanana.co.uk has launched in the travel insurance sector, claiming that it was the first aggreg...
Square Mile broking
Many happy returns Dominic D'Inverno and David Garrad of Square Mile Broking One thing we were dre...
One of a kind
From software developers to online casinos, the technology sector offers ample opportunity to brokers that are prepared to look closely at the niche requirements of each company, writes Graeme Newman
EasyAdmin set for summer rollout
Groupama Healthcare has repeated its demand for the wider adoption of technology within the health i...
Searchlight Insurance Training launch a dedicated consulting arm
A dedicated consulting arm has been launched by Searchlight Insurance Training. It will be headed by...
Axa expands protection website to help advisers
Axa has expanded its protection website to help advisers promote its products more effectively. The ...
FSA slaps fine on Hastings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hit direct provider Hastings with a fine of £735,000 for ...
Lockton seeks industry standard for escape of water
Water damage claims in the construction sector could be significantly reduced if an industry standar...
Arista platform to host more products
Arista Insurance is set to roll out more products, following its decision to make its online trading...
Insurance companies to update their technology
Insurance companies must update their technology to deal with complex business practices, according ...
RSA launches specialist cover designed for needs of haulage contractors
RSA has launched Freight Solutions, a specialist cover designed to meet the needs of road haulage co...