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Jelf adds to new London team
Jelf has made two appointments at its new London office.
Biba 2012: the industry must embrace mobile technology
David Rowan, editor of Wired magazine, told delegates at the 2012 Biba conference that technology is going through a “disruptive” period and spoke of the importance of keeping up to date.
IAG: sale of UK business a possibility
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is considering a sale of all or part of its UK business.
Biba 2012: FCA uncertainty could damage broking sector
Uncertainty around what the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants from the broking industry is causing the greatest concern in the market and greater clarity must be given before damage is done.
Biba 2012 Video: Reactions to recession
Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.
Biba 2012: 'not a time to despair' Andrew Marr tells delegates
Andrew Marr told delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) 2012 conference that the insurance industry has “strong parallels” with the media world.
Biba 2012: Biba calls in Deloitte to conduct strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has appointed Deloitte to undertake a strategic review of the organisation as it looks to position itself for the next five years.
Another broker enters administration
Castle Personal Insurance Brokers has entered administration as an expensive acquisition strategy went wrong.
Health and Safety: Inspectors go hi-tech for a better service
Technology is transforming plant and equipment inspections and creating substantial improvements in the quality, speed and effectiveness of the inspections carried out and the inspectors that undertake them.
Health and Safety: All about the money
Facing a huge cut in its budget, the Health and Safety Executive is preparing to claw back the shortfall. But plans to charge fees for interventions have met with a mixed response.
Premier Choice Group appoints new protection head
Premier Choice Group has appointed Les Schroeter as head of individual protection.
CCV in new wholesale offering
CCV is consolidating its brokers’ wholesale offerings into one with the launch of CCV Links.
Biba and Premium Credit in new three-year deal
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has extended its endorsement deal with Premium Credit for another three years.
Evolution to manage Beazley's regional PI push
Evolution Underwriting has entered into an exclusive underwriting and distribution partnership with the Beazley Group.
Casualty & General opens UK office to target regional brokers
Casualty & General Insurance (Europe) has opened a new office in London, to be led by director Andy Moulsdale.
Towergate strengthens Midlands retail team
Towergate Insurance has made three senior appointments to its Midlands broking team.
Broker Network member fined and banned for fraud
A former Broker Network member has been banned and fined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for committing insurance fraud.
New IMD clause brings threat of compulsory commission disclosure
Brokers face the threat of mandatory commission disclosure if a proposed revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) is accepted, the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has warned.
Jelf launches affinities and schemes team
Jelf is set to attack the schemes and affinities market with a dedicated team team by Rob Rees as managing director.
Clark Thomson reveals new MD and chairman
Scottish broker Clark Thomson has appointed Ben Bailey as managing director and Ian Bowie as chairman.
Gallagher buys over 50's specialist broker
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought 78.5% of Insurance Dialogue (IDL), a specialist broker for the over 50’s market trading under the Insure4Retirement (I4R) brand.
Number of chartered brokers nears the 100 mark
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) drive for professionalism has seen 12 insurers and 94 broking firms commit to chartered status according to its annual review of 2011.
Biba extends 'Find a broker' function to mobiles
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a ‘Find a Biba Broker’ app for iPhones and iPads.
Hiscox reports improved GWP for UK arm
Hiscox has delivered gross written premium of £450.7m for the first three months of 2012, a slight decline from £453.5m in the same quarter of 2011.