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IFAs line up to sell general insurance and mortgages.
There has been a 10% increase in the number of independent financial advisers (IFAs) selling, or int...
New training body is live.
The Insurance and Related Financial Services National Training Organisation will this month be wound...
Third office for Folgate.
Broker-only Folgate Insurance has opened its third commercial regional office, in Maidstone, Kent, c...
Brokers put a ferret online.
Another new insurance dot-com is about to launch into cyberspace. However, its name is a little more...
Another good buy for Open.
Open + Direct, the Ulster-based financial services company, has acquired West Midlands broker Footma...
Finding your sea legs.
Too many provincial brokers shy away from marine cargo insurance, fearing its complicated nature. However, Simon Threadgold believes it is well worth taking the plunge.
Ace in the broker pack.
Ace has seen massive growth in the last 15 years, and the company is still looking for innovative ways to extend its reach, Steve Schleisman, chairman and chief executive officer, explains to Diane Smyth.
Appointment at Chubb Europe.
Chubb Europe has made a string of new appointments. Lynn Twinn has been appointed Masterpiece Servic...
Colin Birch, MD Towergate Holiday Homes and Towergate Strovers.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? Joining Towergate Group in January 1999. Q: What was yo...
Dangerous driving?
There are widespread changes in the private motor market, as claims continue to grow, forcing premiums up. However, the insurance industry is not heeding warnings or making adequate plans for the future, says Andrew Newman.
QBE announces restructure.
QBE has is restructuring its Lloyd's market interests. QBE, which acquired Limit this year, says it ...
New name for Lloyd's 702.
Lloyd's syndicate 702, RE Brown & Others, has changed its name to Markel Syndicate 702 at Lloyd's. T...
The final phase for Nelson.
Nelson Hurst Professional Indemnity has changed its name to Alexander Forbes Professions, marking th...
A 'one-stop-shop' for homeworkers.
SVB Underwriting Services has entered the homeworking market, with SVB Home & Business insurance. ...
Churchill create 275 new jobs
Churchill has announced plans to create 275 jobs at a new dedicated claims unit in Ipswich. The ins...
Marsh unveils Advantage.
Marsh will this month unveil its new approach to small and medium-sized enterprises. Having overhaul...
Argent acquires Tomlinson.
Midlands-based Argent Insurance Group, part of Cox Insurance retail division, has acquired the Tomli...
Appointment at Charrington's.
Lloyd's service company Charrington's has made the following appointments to the board of directors:...
Stuart Alexander expands.
Southampton broker Foreman Bassett has merged with rapidly expanding City firm Stuart Alexander. The...
Working together for a solution.
I read with interest your leader on the GISC solvency rules (September, p21). There appears to me to...
Cornhill alliance with BT.
Cornhill Insurance is teaming up with BT to launch Rapid Response, a disaster and insurance package ...
Appointment at Ward Evans.
Ward Evans has made five appointments at its Glasgow office. Karen Stewart has joined as account exe...
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Groupama launches Property Plus Groupama is taking on the composite insurers with the launch of a ...
New interest for Crowe.
Crowe Insurance Group is expanding its interests at Lloyd's, creating new opportunities for brokers....