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Sunderland broker launches online travel insurance platform for brokers
Newton Lee Insurance has launched a specialist travel insurance comparison site for the broker market.
Biba and Kingsbridge pair up to launch PI scheme for freelancers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a professional indemnity scheme for freelance professionals in conjunction with Kingsbridge Professional Solutions.
Aqua launches new HNW home wording after broker feedback
Aqua Underwriting has reacted to broker feedback with the launch of a new HNW home wording.
Keelan Westall appoints Towergate's Hyndman as regional BDM
Keelan Westall has appointed Becky Hyndman as business development manager for the North East.
Lloyd's A+ rating upheld by Fitch as outlook is upgraded to positive
Lloyd's of London's financial strength rating has been upheld as A+ while its outlook has been upgraded to positive from stable, by agency Fitch Ratings.
Direct Line poised to cut 2,000 jobs despite surpassing cost-saving target
Direct Line Group is poised to cut a further 2,000 jobs as part of the next stage of its restructuring bid despite exceeding its cost-saving target.
Bollington targets niche motor trade growth with new recruit
Bollington Insurance Brokers has appointed Anita Jones as commercial account manager.
Bluefin and Wentworth Alexander settle legal dispute
Bluefin has confirmed that a settlement has been reached in its legal wrangle with competitor Wentworth Alexander.
Knowlden Titlow joins Brokerbility
Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers (KTIB) has joined Brokerbility, taking the group's membership total of independent brokers to 35.
Coversure opens fourth Essex franchise
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new branch in Brentwood following the appointment of Dawn McNamara and Neal Brezina who have joined from South Essex Insurance Brokers.
1 Answer partners with THB for PI
1 Answer has partnered with THB Group to roll out professional indemnity (PI) insurance to all of its members and their clients.
Xbroker moves for former QBE and Brit man Stones
Commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has named former QBE and Brit man Matthew Stones as senior fleet underwriter.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
JLT Specialty voices concerns on unrated markets
JLT Specialty has raised concerns about solicitors placing professional indemnity (PI) insurance in unrated markets.
Quotall adds JM Glendinning's Houghton to board
E-trading broker platform Quotall has appointed Nick Houghton to its board as non-executive director.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Yutree leaves Cobra Network after 15 months
Yutree Underwriting has left Cobra Network in a bid to become a "truly independent intermediary".
UK Broker Awards win proved Hughes was an industry "leader"
Success at the UK Broker Awards proved that Hughes Insurance was "a leader in our business for investing in staff".
CII in review of criteria for chartered firms
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is reviewing the standards and eligibility criteria for corporate chartered titles.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Client view: Broker service is more than just "talking a good game"
A good broker should be judged on its service as many "talk a good game but don't come up with the goods".
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
1 Answer poised to open East Sussex branch
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed it will open a high street branch in East Sussex next month.