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Groupama fleet risk management programme launched
Following an extensive review of its in-house fleet risk strategy, Groupama Insurances has launched a comprehensive Fleet Risk Management Programme utilising the latest innovations and techniques to conduct risk assessment and driver training.
Biba publishes management guide for TCF
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a guide aimed at assisting its members in developing and using appropriate management information to demonstrate that they are treating customers fairly.
Court of Appeal upholds DAS case in Bee v Jenson
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) will stand to pay substantial additional legal costs in a long-running dispute with DAS over a £610 replacement car hire claim.
Hyperion re-brands reinsurance operation
Hyperion has announced that its reinsurance broking operation, J K Buckenham (JKB), will adopt the Howden brand with immediate effect subject to the approval of the Financial Services Authority.
Bollington makes another North West acquisition
The Bollington Group has acquired Greystone Insurance Services, the Manchester-based commercial insurance specialist, as part of its ongoing growth strategy in the North West.
CII to define the industry RDR framework
The CII has launched the first of its position papers on the future landscape of the financial services industry, in response to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
Assurant Solutions acquires Centrepoint Insurance
Assurant Solutions, a specialist in creating, underwriting and administering niche insurance protection products, has acquired Centrepoint Insurance Services(Centrepoint), a leading distributor of buildings and contents (B&C) and mortgage payment…
Sainsbury’s offers 'massive' discount on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, with a further 10% discount if customers buy online.
Broker Network acquires 21st member
Broker Network Group has completed the acquisition of commercial insurance brokers Priestley and Partners (Insurance) Brokers (PPIB) - the twenty-first acquisition to be made by the Group.
Motor insurance premiums not yet hit by impact of floods
The June floods had little effect on motor insurance premiums in the direct market during quarter three, according Experian, the global information solutions company.
Non-disclosure campaign sees rise in critical illness payments
Norwich Union has announced an 11% increase in critical illness payments since 2005, following a series of initiatives to drive down non-disclosure. According to the insurer’s latest Critical Insurance Claims Report, 80% of 2006 CI claims were paid,…
Capita and Bankhall join forces to create unique advisor platform
IFA support services organisation, Bankhall and independent platform provider, Capita Enabler, have launched a service for Bankhall members.
Cobra Holdings encouraged by maiden interium results
Cobra Holdings, the UK-based retail and wholesale insurance broking group, has reported its maiden interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2007.
BJIC joins Broker Network
BJIC Ltd (Brian Johnston (Insurance Consultants) Limited) has joined Broker Network.
Broker Network issued its ..
Broker Network issued its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2007, showing an 86% incre...
Wholesale intermediary of the year - John Holman and Sons
John Holman and Sons has been setting standards in the market since its inception in 1832. The judge...
One step at a time
The small to medium-sized enterprise market has long been dominated by brokers, however, are direct insurers and aggregators starting to gain ground? Sarah Hills explores the current market divide in the SME sector, and looks at who is likely to be at…
Expo programme
This year's Insurance Age Broker Expo is taking place on 1 November at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry for the first time
Something strange in Rockpool?
Despite the fact that the British Insurers' Brokers Association (Biba) is promoting itself and the m...
AIG Europe has acquired ..
AIG Europe has acquired Direct Travel Insurance Services. The business will remain in Shoreham by Se...
Groupama has completed the ..
Groupama has completed the purchase of a majority shareholding in Lark Group for an undisclosed sum....
UK Broker Awards success
The UK Broker Awards held on the 14 September at The Brewery in London was a great success, with nea...
Insurance Masters success
Last month saw the launch of the Insurance Masters 2007, one of the first annual golf days to be org...
Unlock the potential
Having a criminal conviction can be more than just a social stigma, as ex-offenders can also struggle to obtain insurance. However, one charity is hoping to eradicate some common industry perceptions, writes Sarah Hills