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Mixed reaction to government proposals on whiplash
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the government's plans to take tough action on tackling rising whiplash claims, amid criticism it is "cheap political point scoring".
Giles bolsters Scotland and Northern Ireland teams
Giles Insurance Brokers has made four appointments to bolster its teams in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Government to tackle whiplash claims
The government will today unveil plans to tackle what it has described as “the huge number of whiplash claims which have been pushing up costs”.
Lockton's James to step down in New Year
Lockton International CEO Julian James will step down from his role in the New Year, chairman Mike Hammond has confirmed.
Condiments to Aviva?
Condiment is undoubtedly my favourite word.
Marsh's UK operations awarded chartered status
Marsh's UK operations - which comprises 26 offices across the country - has been granted chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Towergate Underwriting in string of regional appointments
Towergate Underwriting has appointed five regional development underwriters in a bid to "move closer" to its key supporting brokers.
Direct Group goes to GAB Robins for anti-fraud expertise
Direct Group has appointed Tim Richardson as director of investigation services operations.
HW Wood goes to Bluefin for new corporate and real estate chief
HW Wood has appointed Matt Harlin to lead its UK corporate and real estate businesses.
Towergate Underwriting in £1bn deal as Axa departs household MGA
Towergate Underwriting has secured over £1bn of underwriting capacity spread over the length of a series of renewal deals effective from 1 January 2013, Insurance Age can reveal.
HW Wood targets UK and Europe expansion with new COO
HW Wood has appointed Stuart Rouse as group chief operating officer.
R&Q launches new Lloyd's syndicate
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) has launched a new Lloyd’s syndicate through its subsidiary R&Q Managing Agency.
Das restructures marketing team
Das has appointed Shenal Patel as motor product manager.
Markerstudy aims for £100m GWP with acquisition
Markerstudy Group has acquired Leamington Spa-based broker and call centre Insurance Choice.
Allanfield suspends trading on AIM
Allanfield Group has been suspended from trading on AIM.
Autonet promotes two directors
Autonet Insurance has promoted Chris Jolley to director of trading and Stuart Scott to director of distribution.
Digital: The debate goes viral
The first wave of Insurance Age’s debate on professionalism has proved a huge success with brokers, insurers, compliance specialists and experts across the industry sharing their thoughts.
Alan Boswell makes Peterborough expansion
Alan Boswell Group has expanded into Peterborough with two broker buys.
Precision Underwriting eyes UK brokers
Precision Underwriting has set its sights on working closely with brokers following its launch in the UK.
Chesterfield on acquisition trail with ex-RK Harrison hire
Chesterfield Group has appointed former RK Harrison boss Paul Attfield as executive director as the company prepares to snap up new business.
Top 10 web hints and tips for general insurance brokers
The latest addition to Insurance Age's in-depth section on professionalism is a white paper from Ignition aimed at making sure general insurance brokers maximise the power of their online presence.
Towergate signs with Gable in £70m deal
Towergate Underwriting has agreed a five year partnership with Gable Holdings with the latter acting as a cover provider from January 2013.
Be Wiser one of UK's fastest growing private companies in 2012
Be Wiser Insurance has been ranked 45th on the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list of companies for 2012.
Alway sees Jelf reaping “the bounty”
Group chief executive at Jelf Alex Alway has hailed the broker’s performance as the bounty of four years’ investing in staff and an integrated strategy.