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CDL unveils new MD as founder Hogg takes new role
CDL has unveiled Gary Johnson as group managing director in a move which will see company founder Tom Hogg move upstairs as group chairman.
NMJ Insurance buys in Derbyshire
NMJ Insurance Brokers (NMJ) has bought the general insurance business of M J Stansfield, taking its acquisition count to four since 2010.
MOJ shuts another 200 claims companies
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that between April and November last year it closed 209 claims management companies.
Hood Group partners with Covered in new product launch
Hood Group subsidiary PlusOne Services has partnered with Covered Insurance Services to launch a ticket cancellation product.
Nearly 100 jobs at risk with RSA Croydon closure
More than 90 jobs are at risk following RSA's decision to close its current Croydon office and relocate the bulk of its services to Manchester in July 2013.
Henderson makes Stockton office appointment
Henderson Insurance Brokers has snapped up Adrienne Robinson as senior account executive for its Stockton office.
Chesterfield appoints ex-Aon and JLT chief
The Chesterfield Group has appointed David Menzies to grow its accident and health account, in the US and internationally, as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Mitsui boosts underwriting team with double hire
Mitsui Sumitomo has moved to strengthen its casualty and accident & health underwriting team with two new recruits.
Home-swapping holiday policy launched
Specialist broker Insurance Tailors has teamed with Hiscox to provide cover for home-swapping holidaymakers.
Kinetic adds new team
Lloyd’s broker Kinetic Insurance has added a new team to its offering in a move to expand its range of products.
Allanfield Group poised to enter administration
Allanfield Group has appointed administrators after finding a “deficiency in its cash resource” that it is yet “to understand”.
JLT aims to plug EDI "gap" with new product
JLT has introduced an executive defence insurance (EDI) product in a bid to plug the "gap in the market" to insure against executive and corporate liabilities.
FSA confirms extra packaged accounts proposals
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed it will be implementing two further proposals to its packaged bank account rules.
XL adds to political risk and trade credit team
XL has appointed David Lineham to its political risk and trade credit team as a senior underwriter.
Saffron goes to Aviva for sales chief
Saffron Insurance has appointed Aviva’s Phil Marler as director of sales.
30 jobs at risk with Gallagher Heath Norwich branch closure
Up to 30 jobs could be at risk after Gallagher Heath's decision to close its Norwich branch in the New Year.
Premium Credit targets online broker integration with COO swoop
Premium Credit has appointed Gopi Chelliah as COO in a bid to improve its online integration with brokers and end customers.
Tasker dances off with Biba scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has signed up with Tasker & Partners’ nightclub product Club:PM for a further three years.
IAG exits UK market with Equity and broker sales
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has confirmed the sale of Equity Red Star and its independent commercial brokers including Barnett & Barnett and NBJ in two separate deals.
Digital: Don't fall foul of FSA regulations
Brokers should ensure that their social media strategy is "clear, fair and not misleading" while pursuing a digital communication strategy.
Bridge in the Loop
Bridge Insurance Brokers has launched Loop Insurance as it targets expansion into new markets.
Brit founder joins Gallaghers
Neil Eckert, founder and former chief executive officer of Brit Insurance, has joined Arthur J. Gallagher International.
Lorica recruits London chief
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed Wayne Rowland to head up its London office, which opened earlier this year.
Lorega appoints former Keelan Westall boss
Lorega has recruited former Keelan Westall boss Sam Purcicoe as business development manager for the north.