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Applied Systems to open new data centre
Software provider has earmarked a January 2014 opening.
CII launches consultation into chartered status standards
Industry body aiming to update chartered requirements.
Cloud-based portal aimed at SME and scheme brokers to launch
New portal offers range of insurance-related software.
Hiscox president warns that FCA is "hunting" for insurance "scalp"
Former Hiscox chairman in plea for broker honesty.
Broker alliance Unitas reveals Una rebrand
Alliance rebrands in effort to strengthen offer to stakeholders.
Dye criticises "craziness" of private motor rates
CEO warning over cheap private car premiums.
Barbican promotes Booth to Syndicate 1955 active underwriter
Booth will also continue his current role as head of marine, aviation and transport.
Expertise Live: Building a better future
Construction was the issue up for discussion at the fourth Expertise Live event of 2013, held in association with Zurich.
RSA insists 'it's business as usual' in Ireland and UK
Insurer claims problems at Irish operation will have no impact on brokers.
Towergate unveils general counsel
Towergate turns to William Hill for new arrival.
Bluefin appoints ex-Towergate retail CEO as personal lines MD
Broker aiming to grow personal lines division with key senior hire.
Aegis expands terrorism and aviation war account with new hires
Provider grows terrorism team with double appointment.
Education, education, education
Reading the Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) latest skills survey was like perusing the morning paper's following an England football match.
Markham turns to Saffron for high net worth recruit
High net worth broker looks to bolster its account management team.
Broker Network appoints new finance director
Network adds ex-UK General FD to management team.
Equity appoints Aviva's Hudson as commercial chief
New recruit will play essential role in restoring Equity to profitability.
Zurich to cut over 100 jobs as it moves claims roles to Endsleigh
Personal lines MD John Dyke to leave as provider restructures division.
Markel International reports $20m boost in GWP
Provider pleased with third quarter outcome as COR stays flat.
Aviva's UKGI business sees volumes fall as COR improves
Provider is in the early stages of turnaround, says CEO.
Aon names new D&O product leader
Newly-created role will focus on product development and client service.
Ageas UK CEO calls for underwriting discipline
Insurer chief praises quarter three results.
Right Choice and Open GI renew partnership
Essex-based broker sets sights on cracking smartphone and tablet insurance market.
Bluefin creates new farming director role
Broker promotes branch director to new farming role
Ageas UK records 5.6% profit rise
Insurer posts improved net income and overall COR figures for the first nine months of 2013.