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Broker Apprentice - Episode two: One camera, one minute, five brokers, five takes
This week the broker apprentices take on the regulation challenge of explaining the changes they’d like to see for brokers in the UK.
Giles goes to NIG for new Glasgow branch chief
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Alan Kirkwood as branch director of its Glasgow business.
CDL to tackle fraud "head-on" with platform expansion
CDL has extended its real-time pricing platform to allow brokers to discover the risk of a customer claiming on a policy or defaulting on premium payments.
Cardif Pinnacle joins UK protection association
Cardif Pinnacle has joined Protect, an association for UK protection markets.
IAG's results dented by UK performance
Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) half-year 2012 results were knocked by the performance of its recently-sold UK business.
RSA to open trading sites in Leicester and Edinburgh
RSA has confirmed it will open two trading sites this year in Edinburgh and Leicester in a move designed to build on its strategy of operating regionally.
Oak Underwriting: Helping brokers grow
In an exclusive video Bob Trott, managing director of Oak Underwriting joins Insurance Age’s editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift, to analyse developments in the high net worth market.
Hastings boss censured by Lloyd's over detrimental conduct
Neil Utley, chairman of Hastings Direct, has admitted to charges of detrimental conduct during his time at Equity Red Star.
Lexis Nexis launches new no claims database
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions has launched the No Claims Discount module of its policy history motor database.
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.