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Biba to offer higher commissions through trade credit scheme
Increased commission levels will be available to members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance initiative.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
James Hallam makes double acquisition
James Hallam has confirmed the purchase of care homes business from Howden and a commercial book in Essex as part of its growth plans.
LV Broker turns to BGL for strategic account manager
LV Broker has swooped to appoint former BGL man Paul Chalfont as strategic account manager.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Marsh appoints ex-JLT man in energy practice role
Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader within its energy practice.
New Lockton vice president aims for "innovative and proactive" broking
New Lockton vice president John Bellingan has set his sights on helping businesses in the South East "through innovative and proactive broking".
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.
FSA approval waiting times at record high of 23 weeks
Regulatory approval waiting times for financial service start-up companies has reached a record high of 22.9 weeks.
Willis welcomes 12 new network recruits
Willis has confirmed that 12 new members have joined its networks taking its tally for the year to 22.
FSJ completes Cobra treble with Lincoln capture
Giles Insurance has snapped up former Cobra Networks managing director John Lincoln for its FSJ wholesale broking subsidiary.
Brokers told to wake up to cyber liability
Survey shows businesses lack understanding of cyber risks and insurance cover available
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.
Coface reports improved turnover and jump in profit
Coface has reported turnover of £808m for the first half of 2012, up 5.8% from the same period of 2011.
Biba calls for ban on banks selling insurance
Banks should be banned outright from directly selling general insurance products, according to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba).
Aviva director Wilford set to join Towergate
Aviva's shared services director Alison Wilford is reportedly set to join Towergate.
New Marsh UK CEO issues Eurozone "headwinds" warning
The new chief executive (CEO) of Marsh UK Mark Weil has issued a warning about Eurozone "headwinds" as he begins his latest role.
Chartis PCG and Markham Private Clients in exclusive HNW deal
Markham Private Clients (MPC) has entered an exclusive arrangement to become the UK sole tied agent of Chartis Private Client Group (PCG).
Esure reports improved profit, GWP and COR
Esure Group Holdings has reported a 46% improvement in profit for the first six months of 2012, at £60.2m compared with £41.3m for the same period of 2011.
JLT in Miller raid to bolster risk practice
JLT Risk Practice has raided Miller Insurance for three additions to its broking team, Insurance Age can reveal.
Direct Line insists brokers will see "no change" from NIG
Brokers will see "absolutely no change" in their dealings with NIG, Direct Line Group has insisted in the wake of its cost-cutting measures unveiled today.
Ex-Barbon MD joins Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Nick Sharp as executive director for the group.
Regulator outlines review into sales incentives
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has outlined the research behind its decision to open a consultation on sales incentive schemes in the financial services industry.
FSJ swoops for another ex-Cobra man
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has snapped up former Cobra man Ray Heap as development director.