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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.
Towergate announces host of Aberdeen recruits
Towergate Insurance has unveiled a host of new recruits for its Aberdeen office as the broker continues its Scotland push.
Competition Commission sets out motor investigation timetable
The Competition Commission has unveiled the timetable for its investigation into the private motor insurance market.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the December edition Ageas' director of communications, Paul Lynes, updates the audience on the insurance industry's negotiations with the government over the ending of the Statement of Principles in June 2013.
Outgoing Willis chief will still "suit up" after departure
Outgoing Willis chief Joe Plumeri insists he will still "suit up" after he departs the global broker next year.
Biba supports MoJ's whiplash consultation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) supports the government's consultation designed to reduce the number and cost of whiplash claims.
Former Cobra duo in Ink Underwriting broker launch
Former Cobra men John Lincoln and Dave Truman are working alongside Westinsure MD Norrie Erwin to head up Ink Underwriting's new broker proposition.
Brighton claims company ceases trading
Elite Incident Management is to be liquidated.
Higos unveils former Heath Lambert boss as finance director
Higos Insurance Services has unveiled former Heath Lambert boss Nigel Thomas as finance director.