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Marsh ProBroker membership goes up by three
Marsh ProBroker has added three new members since the beginning of 2013, including one ex-Cobra Network member.
Marsh expands networks division with trio of appointments
Marsh has made three additions to its UK networks operation.
Besso goes to Gibbs Hartley Cooper for new aviation team
Besso Insurance Group has added three ex-Gibbs Hartley Cooper (GHC) employees to its aviation team.
Hiscox responds to broker demand with private client launch
Hiscox responded to customer research and broker demand to launch a wholly-owned tied agency which will work exclusively with the insurer's products.
Covea names former Hiscox boss as schemes manager
Covea Insurance has unveiled former Hiscox boss Bill Guiney as schemes account manager.
Biba hits out at 'token gesture' FSCS proposals
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has vented its frustration at the latest Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) proposals, branding them "a token gesture".
Willis COO Ghezzi to leave
Willis is to part company with chief operating officer Gioia Ghezzi as part of the broker’s programme of 200 job cuts, sister-title Post has reported.
Midas Underwriting launches performance and classic car products
Midas Underwriting has launched two non-standard personal motor products, available through specialist brokers.
Liberty promotes Findley to regional general manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has promoted Neil Findley to the newly created role of general manager for the regions.
Professionalism: insurers need to regain public trust
It is insurers, not brokers, who should be striving to become more professional to regain the public’s trust, according to an online discussion.
Bluefin strikes software deal with CDL for Leeds office
Bluefin has appointed CDL to provide a new personal lines platform for its Leeds office.
UK General in Chinese restaurant schemes tie-up
UK General has signed a schemes agreement with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to cover the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
Reflections on Derek's travails as Broker Apprentice launches
This first task was a good task for the final five to start with as it’s very much what they do every day: they see clients, ask questions, understand the clients’ needs and then (hopefully) offer the right insurance solutions.
Willis deputy Sullivan set to leave
Willis has confirmed that Martin Sullivan, the group’s deputy chairman, will leave in May 2013 “to pursue other interests”.
BGL takes Rayner from RSA
The BGL Group has appointed Alison Rayner from RSA to the new role of associate director, compliance.
Major losses put Zurich's commercial COR at 'wrong side of 100%'
Zurich’s Steve Lewis has attributed poor commercial results in 2012 to a volatile market, with major losses occurring in the second half of the year.
Capita promotes five to technical management team
Capita Insurance Services has appointed five technical managers.
Broker Apprentice: Meet the final five - Oliver Leyens
Ahead of the competition we asked all candidates to describe themselves in print.
Broker Apprentice: Meet the final five - Holly Markham
Ahead of the competition we asked all candidates to describe themselves in print.
Broker Apprentice: Meet the final five - Katie Pusey
Ahead of the competition we asked all candidates to describe themselves in print.
Broker Apprentice: Meet the final five - Ashley Prickett
Ahead of the competition we asked all candidates to describe themselves in print.
Who will be Chris Hanks’ broker apprentice?
Here it is – your chance to watch our five contestants as they tackle their first challenge in The Broker Apprentice competition.
Broker Apprentice: Meet the final five - Jonathan Garrett
Ahead of the competition we asked all candidates to describe themselves in print.
Zurich's UK profits and GWP dip as COR passes 100%
Zurich’s UK general insurance (GI) business has reported a 46% reduction in business operating profit (BOP) for 2012, down to £85.3m.