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RAC merges divisions
RAC has merged its accident and legal services divisions to become RAC Services. RAC said the merger...
HII appoints
Belfast-based Higgins Insurance and Investment (HII) has acquired Laing Markey Lyness to become one ...
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly was pleased to offer her congratulations to Branko Bjelobaba, director of the self-named busin...
Drakefield agreement
Drakefield Insurance has reached an agreement with Admiral Group to provide travel insurance across ...
Axa UK growth in line with 2012 plans
Axa UK has reported underlying earnings of £308m for 2006, up from its earnings of £266m in 2005. Th...
FSA imposes censure
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has imposed a public censure on Cathedral Motor Company for f...
Industry talent search has long-term goal
An initiative to maintain and develop emerging talent within the UK insurance industry for the long ...
Onlyinsurance.co.uk panel
A new home, motor and travel insurance provider, Onlyinsurance.co.uk, has entered the online market ...
History in the making
The development of schemes is more than just a shot in the dark, as they need to be designed with careful consideration of market conditions. Martin Friel explores the nature of the schemes game and the important part brokers continue to play in their…
LFC purchases company
LFC has purchased Mainstay and formed a new trading company, LFC Mainstay. The firm's existing branc...
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 ...