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Insurance fraud up six-fold on 2006
Insurance fraud has increased by more than 600% between 2006 and 2012, Experian has found.
Evolution promotes Upton to group CEO role
Evolution Group has promoted Paul Upton to the role of group chief executive officer (CEO), as a part of a string of internal moves.
Giles goes to Jelf for new quality chief
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Kathy Walker to the newly-created role of total quality manager.
Expertise Live Video: D&O under discussion
The first Expertise Live event of 2013, in association with Zurich, was held in Birmingham where broker experts focused on the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance market.
ECIC to expand product line with new warranty underwriting chief
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has appointed Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Allianz launches online SME trading system
Allianz Commercial has launched a new full-cycle business platform which will allow brokers to trade completely online.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.
1 Answer Insurance extends apprenticeship scheme
1 Answer Insurance has extended its apprenticeship scheme by taking on another three trainees.
False motor trade policy applications on the rise
Insurance fraudsters are using motor trade road risks policies to avoid paying the correct premium for their risk, motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned.
Romero's Mabb to head up specialist divisions
Romero Insurance Brokers' managing director (MD) Simon Mabb has also been appointed to head up its specialist divisions Nightclub Direct and Millennium Leisure (NDML) and Clubinsure.
Brokerbility expands with Miles Smith addition
Brokerbility has added London based Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, the newly formed retail division of Miles Smith, to its membership list bringing the total to 35 brokers.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Saulter leaves Towergate for Davies
Davies Group has appointed Dan Saulter, formerly group M&A director at Towergate, as its new chief executive.
Professionalism: More talk about chartered status needed
There should be more communication about the benefits of chartered status across the insurance industry, according to Ageas' distribution and development director, Chris Dobson.
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
APC targets regional broker business with London Market launch
APC has launched a London market broking team focused on placing risks for regional brokers that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities.
Towergate launches UK armed forces discount scheme
Towergate Insurance has launched a discount scheme for the UK's armed forces and veterans.
Editor’s letter - April 2013
“Steve’s standing in the market is such that brokers have fallen over themselves to congratulate him and praise his grasp of regulatory matters”
Meet the new boss
Biba appoints Steve White, current head of compliance and training, as its new chief executive
Profile: You’re hired
After a long search and a series of demanding tasks, Allianz’s Chris Hanks has found his Broker Apprentice. Emmanuel Kenning reports
In-depth: Battling for schemes success
Getting a scheme off the ground can be a tough challenge, but with the right preparation and backing from a supportive provider, schemes can be very lucrative for brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
In-depth: Sticking with schemes
More brokers than ever are trying their hands at schemes, but even those with experience have to avoid the pitfalls on the path to success, explains Andrew Pearce
Broking success: Planning on growth
County Insurance’s managing director Dave Clapp explains his growth plans for the Crewe-based broker and how it is ready for the changing regulatory landscape. Caitlin Morrison reports
Ageas and NewLaw announce tie-up
Ageas UK has partnered with NewLaw Solicitors to form Ageas Law LLP.