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New training consultancy service launched
Searchlight Insurance Training has launched a new Training Needs Analysis (TNA) service.
Police and insurers given new ammunition in auto theft
A new partnership between stolen vehicle recovery firm Tracker and the police could help insurance companies save thousands of pounds.
RFIB sheds retail operation
International insurance broker RFIB Holdings Limitedhas has sold its UK retail intermediary, Bridle Insurance Brokers to CFN Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
QBE poaches COO from Brit
QBE has appointed Kathy Lisson from Brit Insurance as its new chief operating officer (COO).
ABI warns regulators over 'one size fits all' approach
Regulators and governments must not harm other industries such as insurance, as they deal with the banking crisis, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned.
Brit designates new north-west development manager
Brit Insurance has hired Axa area manager Keith Commander as its business development manger for the North-west region.
KGM aims to enhance claims capabilities
KGM Motor Insurance will aim to expand its twin-centre in-house claims department. The jobs are being created as part of KGM's growth strategy in which it is targeting a GWP in excess of £100m by 2011.
Zero-settlement household claims rises to over 50%
The rate of suspicious household claims with zero settlements increased in the first quarter of 2009 to 53% overall on the amount of claims over the previous quarter, according to Innovation Group's statistics.
UK workers facing tough compromises
Recent research has shown that 26% of financial services workers have had their pay cut since the recession began, while 12% have experienced a reduction in hours and 33% have lost benefits.
Aon to join BIBA board
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has announced the appointment of Robert Brown, CEO of Aon Corporate and Affinity, to its board with effect from July 2009.
NU website redirects to Aviva site
The Norwich Union website will now redirect to aviva.co.uk, coinciding with the insurer's name chang...
Hastings Direct announces intention
Hastings Direct has announced its intention to breathe new life into the embattled high street and i...
A monthly look at who is moving where
Following the opening of its Birmingham office, Heath Lambert has recruited Mark Williams to run its...
Scheme for photonics companies released
A scheme for photonics companies has been released by Heath Lambert's commercial affinity and small ...
Wider product offering on iQuote
A wider product offering will now be available to brokers on iQuote, Ingham Underwriting's online tr...
Acquisition by Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers
Alan & Thomas Insurance Brokers has acquired the goodwill and assets of Douglas King Insurance Servi...
Research by Buck Consultants
Research carried out by Buck Consultants has revealed that business leaders have unrealistic expecta...
Chief executive of RBSI to step aside
The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) is to step aside at the end of July a...
Lucky Respondents Revealed
Three names were drawn from the hundreds of brokers that responded to Insurance Age's annual UK brok...
Callidus Software comments on automating sales processes
Callidus Software has said that insurance businesses should focus on process automation to help them...
Allianz launches in-house training academy
Allianz Insurance said it would continue to expand its staff development opportunities with the laun...
Biba launches Biba Technology
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has launched Biba Technology, in partnership with ...
Towergate Partnership assigned credit rating
Towergate Partnership has been assigned a credit rating by Moody's, following the renegotiation of i...
Biba research reveals reduction of cover
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) research has revealed that brokers have seen both comm...