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Oak and Plum to merge
Somerville Holdings is set to merge its Oak Underwriting and Plum underwriting operations in the fir...
Appointment at Aon Global
Aon Global has appointed Alan Morton as its director responsible for claims advocacy. ...
Appointment at Arista Insurance
Arista Insurance has appointed Andy Saxon as regional underwriting manager at the company's Bristol ...
AIG opens in Newcastle
AIG Europe has opened a regional office in Newcastle. Stephen Brewis, regional manager for AIG Europ...
Appointment at AEGIS London
AEGIS London has appointed Tom Squires as a marine and energy casualty underwriter. ...
CDL module to 'improve aggregator returns'
A pricing module created by software development house CDL promises to improve brokers' returns from...
Xbridge chooses Lombardi
Software house Lombardi has launched a new business process management system with the full support ...
Broker Network rejects bid and buys two more
Last month Broker Network rejected an acquisition approach and bought two brokers of its own, Denbig...
Planned PPI compensation claims ‘should help weed out mis-sellers’, says Ceta
Planned compensation claims by up to 70,000 consumers, who believe they were sold inappropriate or overpriced payment protect insurance (PPI), is good news if it helps to rid the market of those responsible for mis-selling, according to Ceta.
ClaimWatch moves into the insurance sector
ClaimWatch has stated a promotion of its web-based ClaimWatch® package into the insurance sector.
Oval acquires healthcare specialist
National insurance broking and financial services company Oval has acquired Bristol and Lancashire based company UMS (United Medical Services).
TL Risk Solutions achieves chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title to TL Risk Solutions (TLRS), a provider of risk management, healthcare and insurance advice to business and private individuals across the UK.
Chubb Insurance expands motor cover into Ireland
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has expanded its motor insurance cover into The Republic of Ireland, launching its unique Masterpiece Motor Policy. Chubb has offered specialist home and travel cover in the Republic of Ireland since 1998, but has now…
Superyacht broking business moves to Oxygen
Oxygen Insurance Brokers (Oxygen), the Lloyd’s broker, has formed a new specialist team in partnership with CRS yachts (CRS yachts), an insurance broking team servicing the superyacht industry.
Groupama Insurances adds to sales proposition
Groupama Insurances has made a range of enhancements to its group and individual personal accident cover to provide brokers and intermediaries with an additional sales proposition.
Scrutton Bland join the Willis Commercial Network
The Willis Commercial Network (WCN) continues to strengthen its position in the UK with the addition of a new member, Scrutton Bland. The WCN is the partnership of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, with over 75 local,…
VP enters private medical market with acquisition of THIG
Venture Preference (VP) has launched into the private medical insurance market after buying The Health Insurance Group (THIG) in a deal which sees Venture Preference’s gross premium income exceed £500m.
Marsh recruits six in affinity drive
Marsh has made six new appointments to its Consumer and Commercial Affinity business in the UK. Based in London, the new members of the team will focus on developing Marsh’s business in the fast-growing affinity sector in the UK.