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Lockton recruits again from Lucas Fettes
Lockton has recruited Jonathan Hyde as wholesale account manager in its Manchester-based Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale unit.
Henderson names Aviva's Steve Barrett as MD
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett as managing director.
Home & Legacy grows technical team
Home & Legacy (H&L) has appointed Stuart Davis to a newly created senior technical underwriter role and promoted Nick Wilmot to senior technical underwriter.
Markel launches liability product for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups.
Arag appoints Mark Rayner to build broker relationships
Arag has appointed Mark Rayner as broker account manager for the South East.
CII unveils apprenticeship ambassadors
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has selected four apprentices to work as apprenticeship ambassadors across England.
Biba Conference 2013 preview: #BibaFever episode one
With days to go until the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BibaFever.
Alway praises “solid” Jelf performance
Jelf group chief executive Alex Alway has praised the broker's performance as “solid” in a challenging market.
Swinton renews with SSP in five-year deal
Swinton has renewed its relationship with SSP for a further five years to access the software provider’s technology for its nationwide branch network, call-centre and web-based operations.
Marsh names Moxon as new private client services chief
Marsh has appointed Richard Moxon as leader of its UK private client services division.
Jelf confirms £15.5m deal for The Insurance Partnership
Jelf has continued its Northern expansion bid with the capture of The Insurance Partnership Services (TIP) for £12m.
Jelf reports revenue and profit growth
Jelf has revealed a 1.9% increase in group revenues to £35.9m (H1 2012: £35.2m) as Ebitdae grew 14.3% to £5.1m in the six months to the end of March 2013.
Romero wins High Court battle with Eastwood & Partners
The High Court in London has ruled in favour of Romero Insurance Brokers in the firm’s legal battle against former corporate manager Andrew Templeton and Eastwood & Partners.
Aviva shareholders back directors' remuneration at AGM
Aviva shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed directors’ remuneration at the company’s AGM in spite of more stormy scenes.
Professionalism: The client view
Insurance Age can reveal the next focus of its professionalism campaign - the client.
Can brokers sell telematics?
For the past few years telematics has been touted as the future of motor insurance and the solution for young drivers in particular.
Liberty Mutual announces England cricket sponsorship deal
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe (LMIE) has become the official insurance partner of England's test match grounds for 2013.
SSP and Wunelli to launch "mass market" telematics offering for brokers
SSP and Wunelli have targeted bringing brokers "in from the telematics cold" with a telematics-based private motor insurance policy.
Expertise-in-Action: Claims Fraud - Fully equipped
How can insurers make sure intermediaries have all the tools they need to play their part in fraud prevention?
Expertise-in-Action: Claims fraud - Contagion
Despite the insurance industry's valiant efforts, fraud is spreading through the market place like a virus. What can be done to stop the rot?
Towergate retains chartered status
Towergate has claimed it remains the only company to hold chartered insurance broker and chartered insurer status following the renewal of both awards.
Ceta adds LV to household panel
LV has joined Ceta’s home insurance panel which currently includes Allianz, Ageas, Covea, Zurich and Covea and is responsible for £25m of premium income.
Plum Underwriting unveils HomeWorks product upgrade
Plum Underwriting has revamped its HomeWorks product to include cover for the property owner's general contents.
Simplyhealth confirms new CEO
Simplyhealth has unveiled Romana Abdin as the healthcare provider's new CEO to succeed Des Benjamin.