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CCV secures Country Mutual deal in bid for regional growth
CCV has announced the acquisition of Country Mutual's Princes Risborough branch in Buckinghamshire -...
BIBA research
New independent research commissioned by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has revea...
Lloyds TSB profit
Reporting alongside Lloyds TSB Group, Lloyds TSB Insurance revealed a £34m increase in profit before...
A monthly look at who is moving where..
Brokers AA Insurance has appointed Jon Morrell as deputy managing director of its subsidiary, Newm...
Ofcomment.com website
An independent website called Ofcomment.com has been set up to enable insurers and brokers to discov...
Provider designs expatriate family policy
Product provider JD Concepts has introduced a policy to the market aimed specifically at expatriates...
Customer survey
An industry-wide survey has found that while customers expect better service from their insurer prov...
Higos/Acturis partnership
Higos Insurance Services has signed a three-year partnership with Acturis in support of its Allianz ...
Optima Bike cover
Following a detailed review in 2006, Groupama Insurances has enhanced the cover, pricing and availab...
FSSC scheme
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is planning to develop its endorsement of training and ...
Software upgrade "ticks all the right boxes"
Insurance software specialist Sequel has released the latest version of its broking product, Eclipse...
High hopes for CII academy
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has urged smaller brokers to embrace the new Broker Academy ...
Budget Group outlines its UK ambitions
The Budget Group plans to accelerate growth in both its domestic markets and overseas operations. M...
Chubb gives D&O a new lease of life
Chubb Insurance has revamped two directors' and officers' (D&O) policies for public and private comp...
Appointment at Groupama Insurances
Groupama Insurances has promoted Jason Bridgman to the role of e-commerce manager (bespoke operation...
Thomas, Carroll takes Willis team
Welsh broker the Thomas, Carroll Group has announced its expansion into health and safety and employ...
LFC expands Southern footprint
Essex-based LFC Insurance Brokers has expanded into the south of England with the purchase of Bright...
Norwich Union GI profits hit £1bn
Norwich Union has reported a 10% increase to £1.075bn in operating profit for 2006 for general insur...
Belfast-based Higgins buys Laing
Higgins Insurance and Investments has acquired Laing Markey Lyness. Gavin Higgins, chief executive o...
Ablett takes consultancy role
Tim Ablett, former chief executive of FirstAssist, has been appointed by financial services consulta...
Hot property
Last year, the poaching of 14 key staff from Norwich Union by Allianz Cornhill in the property market, one of Norwich Union's most profitable broking and insurance sectors, created a stir across the market. Andrew Tjaardstra finds out how competition…
Quotes via text
Insurance software house CDL has launched the UK's first SMS aggregator service, via textcheck, the ...