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Bluefin goes to Ellis Bates for new Harrogate director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Mike Shaw as an associate director.
Hastings raises £416.5m of debt financing
Hastings Insurance Group has placed £416.5m of senior secured bonds on the Irish Stock Exchange.
BrokersLink goes for profit
BrokersLink has switched from not-for-profit status to a for-profit global broking company in a move designed to accelerate growth.
Allianz brings RSA's Shepherd into its flock
Allianz Commercial has named former RSA director Mark Shepherd as regional underwriting manager in its London branch.
FCA complaints fall in H1 2013 as GI grievances grow by 16,000
Consumer complaints reported by financial services firms to the regulator fell by 500,000 between the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013.
FCA's decision to name firms under investigation slated as "unfair"
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to name firms under investigation has been criticised as "calculated to gain publicity".
Open GI goes to Arthur J Gallagher for new recruit
Open GI has appointed a new account manager for the South East.
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
L&G to cut 600 roles
Legal & General is to cut around 600 jobs and has entered into consultation with employee representatives and the Unite union.
FCA to name firms under investigation
The regulator has confirmed that it will now name firms under investigation.
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Alan Boswell wins chartered status as GWP passes £50m
Alan Boswell Group has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Alto posts loss of £578,000 for first 15 months in business
Alto Insurance Group has reported a loss of £578,543 for the 15 months to March 2013.
Biba announces 2014 conference theme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that ‘Customer, Customer, Customer’ will be the theme for its 2014 conference.
Henderson opens Leeds operations centre
Henderson Insurance Brokers (HIBL) has brought together staff from across West Yorkshire to its office in Tingley.
IMD II labelled a "low priority"
The Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) II proposal has been described as a "low priority".
Liberty Mutual grows UK and Ireland business by a third
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has reported a 33% increase in its UK and Ireland commercial operation gross written premium (GWP).
Bluefin takes on former Giles director for sports role
Bluefin Insurance has named former Giles man David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Peter Staddon joins MGAA as MD
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has appointed Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from 1 November.
Sterling in household policy renovation
Sterling Insurance has overhauled its main household insurance policies.
Zurich's Wainwright and Wing to retire after combined 78 years' service
Zurich's Gary Wainwright and Pete Wing are set to retire after amassing a combined 78 years of experience at the insurer.
Kerry London returns to profit
Kerry London Group has reported a profit of £525,807 for 2012.
Brightside's Holman: departure is amicable
Martyn Holman has described his upcoming departure from Brightside Group as an amicable split.
New compliance firm aims to be "one-stop shop"
A new regulatory consulting firm has launched this month to act as a "first-choice" advisor and "one-stop shop" on regulation and compliance issues for firms in general insurance and legal services.