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UKGI in new partnership arrangement with MMA
Insurance broker support services specialist UKGI has entered into a new partnership arrangement with MMA Insurance as part of its offering to its UKGI members.
Private Health Partnership acquires
The Private Health Partnership (PHP) has acquired the medical insurance portfolio of Home Counties Healthcare (HCH) for an undisclosed sum.
Female resignations hit new high in insurance sector
Female resignation rates have hit a new high in the insurance sector, despite women achieving promotion at a quicker rate than men.
'Solid results' for Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance Holdings has announced its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2007.
Primary General launches H&S service
Primary General has launched a new Employment and Health & Safety Support service, which will provide all Primary General policyholders and brokers with a HR and H&S service delivered through the Primary General website and a dedicated human resource and…
Allianz reviews claims division
Allianz Insurance has announced that it is refining the organisation of its claims division as part of a strategic objective to deliver excellent service and expertise to its customers.
Axa acquires The Davis Group
Axa is buying the entire share capital of The Davis Group through its subsidiary Venture Preference, (VPL), which owns the recently acquired Smart & Cook, Stuart Alexander and Layton Blackham businesses, purchased earlier in 2007.
AIG Europe acquires Direct Travel
AIG Europe (UK) has acquired Direct Travel Insurance Services (DTIS), one of the UK's leading independent travel insurance specialists.
ProtectaGroup continues expansion
ProtectaGroup has continued its rapid expansion with the successful acquisition of Hodge Insurance Brokers, the general insurance subsidiary of Julian Hodge Bank, in a multi-million pound deal.
Broker Network completes twentieth acquisition
Broker Network has completed the acquisition of commercial insurance brokers Sullivan Garrett, the twentieth acquisition to be made by the group.
Internet for all
James Gavin's evaluation of aggregators ('Sink or Swim?', Insurance Age, August) and his profile of ...
Readers' Poll
In light of the Financial Services Authority's forensic review into transparency, do you think that ...
Growth in revenues and profits announced
Open International - the holding company for Open GI, the Countrywide Network and London Market tech...
Woodstock Insurance Brokers announces acquisition
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has announced its 17th acquisition. Agreements have been signed for Wood...
A mark of distinction
Michelle Worvell speaks to Steve Carroll about his determination to expand Markel (UK), while at the same time adhering to the principles the specialist insurer holds dear - staying focused on local brokers and niche markets
Tribunal costs increase rapidly
Tribunal costs for UK small to medium-sized enterprises are rapidly increasing due to the rise in st...
Bespoke restaurant product launched
Stuart Alexander has launched a bespoke restaurant product that has been designed in conjunction wit...
Comparative online quotation system launched
Bolton-based UK Facilities has launched a comparative online quotation and cover system. In addition...
News division created
John Holman and Sons has created a new division to handle its binding authority business. Products u...
QBE withdraws offer
QBE has withdrawn a proposed offer to buy out the remaining Names that participate on its Syndicate ...
Motor Insurance premiums set to rise
Motor insurance premiums in the UK are set to rise by around 10% in the coming year, according to a ...
Easyjet removes upper age limit
Easyjet, in partnership with Mondial UK, has removed its upper age limit on single trip insurance po...
Royal & Sun Alliance reports profit
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) benefited from an increase in affinity business, as it reported a UK prof...