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Aon Risk Solutions opens new Birmingham office
Aon Risk Solutions has opened a new Birmingham office as part of a "longer-term investment in the region".
Mobile first
Mobile devices are key to both social and business transactions. What does this mean for brokers and what are the opportunities? Nigel Phillips explains why the sector cannot afford to ignore mobile
The fight goes on
While the industry has tightened its grip on fraud, there is still a lot left to do, explains Phil Bird
Banking on brokers
The withdrawal of a major lender to the broking industry is bad news for brokers and could lead to a sharp drop in M&A activity, says Tony Cornell
Groupama withdraws Carole Nash from market
Groupama's broker arm has reportedly withdrawn its motorbike insurance specialist Carole Nash from the market.
Reportage: Merry Christmas?
It’s been a busy and a tough year for many brokers, but the industry has risen to the challenges and is ready to face big changes on the horizon for next year. Edward Murray reports
Giles turns to Lockton for new business ops head
Giles has unveiled former Lockton man Stephen Barwell as head of business operations.
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.
Groupama claims industry first with product launch
Groupama Insurances has made its first e-traded product live for full cycle trading on Open GI, Acturis and Insure.com, with SSP integration set to follow in early 2013.
Towergate completes NPIB purchase
Towergate Insurance has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of Norwich and Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB), the non-life insurance broking operation of the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.
Quindell to expand claims offering with ALH purchase
Quindell Portfolio is to buy Abstract Legal Holdings (ALH), parent company of Accident Advice Helpline, on or after 2 April 2013.
Besso poised for buying spree
Besso Insurance Group has set its sights on pursuing acquisitions and expanding into new markets after having secured £5m additional investment capital from shareholders.
AA welcomes extra flood defence cash
The AA Insurance has welcomed the news that the government will invest a further £120m on flood defences.
Regulation worries
One year on since the merger of Biba and the IIB, Barbara Bradshaw details her travels to the regions and the concerns over regulation
Brokers face £20m hike in FSCS levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has indicated that it will demand a further levy of £21m from the insurance intermediary sub-class in the first quarter of 2013.
Video: insurance is not viewed in same light as other professions
The insurance industry needs to “elevate” itself in terms of professionalism, brokers claimed at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
Keep calm and carry on
Within the space of 10 minutes yesterday more than 350 jobs were effectively chopped.
Saffron goes to Bluefin for specialist home risks manager
Saffron Insurance has snapped up ex-Bluefin employee Samantha Todd as specialist home risks manager.
NIG: Regional changes will take effect from May 2013
The changes to NIG’s regional structure are set to take effect from May 2013, NIG managing director Jon Greenwood told Insurance Age.
90 jobs hang in balance at NIG
Around 90 roles are at risk at NIG’s regional offices as Direct Line Group moves forward with the third stage of its cost-cutting plans.
BGL simplifies rate change processes ahead of EU gender ban
The BGL Group has made amendments to its rate change process in response to the European Court of Justice’s gender ruling which comes into force on 21 December.
Biba partners with Jackson Lee to offer GAP scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Jackson Lee Underwriting as executive provider of its new GAP insurance scheme.
Former Marsh man joins AFL to boost environmental offering
AFL Insurance Brokers has appointed former Marsh man David Edwin in a bid to establish a 'dedicated global environment capability'.