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Amlin acquires stake in second UK broker
Amlin, the leading specialist non-life insurer, has acquired a minority shareholding in independent UK broker, T L Dallas Group.
Callstream launches new survey for Call Centre Communications
Callstream has launched a quarterly report to the insurance broking industry to evaluate current call handing and management in their call centres.
Insurance roles on the increase
‘The insurance sector appears to be benefiting from the credit crunch’ according to Roland Seddon, regional director at Hays Senior Finance. ‘Over the last two months we have seen a sharp increase in demand for senior level candidates in the insurance…
Bridge appoints new chairman
Bridge Insurance Brokers have announced the appointment of Roger Potts as its new chairman.
CEGA restructures executive board and enters new lines
Third party claims administrator and emergency assistance provider CEGA has announced a restructure of its executive board and new senior hire to support its continued growth in travel claims and a strategic move into personal accident and creditor…
Towergate appoint new senior operations role
Towergate has announced the appointment of Jim Donaldson in a new senior operations role in the Towergate Broking Division.
SSP appoints Davey as director
SSP has appointed former PBS Holdings (PBSH) chief executive and Primary Broker Services (PBS) founder, Jonathan Davey, as a director, reporting to SSP chief executive, Laurence Walker.
Insurance Age on-air news review
This week’s roundup includes Highway’s decision to introduce a direct brand; Acturis’ plan to maintain double digit growth; Axa announces job losses; and Littlejohn predicts more husband and wife teams in brokerages.
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...