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Adding1 puts mainland push on backburner
Jersey-based Adding1 has delayed plans to open offices on the UK mainland by 12 months.
Marr quits IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has announced that director Glen Marr will leave in December to join First Central Insurance Management as director of fraud.
What The Papers Say - September 2011
In this month's edition Paul Anscombe, managing director of Seventeen Group joins Insurance Age's Liz McMahon and Emmanuel Kenning to discuss the latest news stories in insurance.
CCV makes second acquistion of the month
CCV has acquired Midlands-based Three Counties Insurance Brokers.
Ten more for TEn
TEn Insurance has signed up ten new members in the last three months bringing its total membership to 68.
Broker motor market policies slip to 33%
Research by Defaqto has revealed that the number of motor policies available via the intermediary channel has fallen to 33% with direct products dominating the sector.
Colosso and Gallagher Heath "on a break"
Adrian Colosso, former Heath Lambert chief executive, has taken sabbatical leave for a number of months, it has been revealed.
Markerstudy Toba “totally unacceptable”
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed the one hour reporting requirement of an accident claim in Markerstudy’s new terms of business agreement (Toba) as totally unacceptable.
Bluefin looks within for schemes head
Bluefin has appointed Liz Johnson to head of Newmarket Underwriting.
F&R Associates to heat up market with new scheme
UK General has signed a new schemes deal with Grantham-based insurance broker F&R associates to cover home emergency for oil-fired central heating systems.
Grant Ellis scoops achievement award at UK Broker Awards
Bartlett & Co won both the Chartered and Commercial Lines Broker of the Year awards and Broker Network’s Grant Ellis bagged the Achievement Award at this year's UK Broker Awards.
MSL's valuation service part of new broker strategy
MSL Group has launched a new claims valuation service for brokers to offer their clients.
Referral fee ban could be catastrophic for brokers
Industry experts have warned that brokers reliant on an income stream from referral fees could find the government’s ban disastrous for their business.
Ban on referral fees is not the only answer says Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has voiced strong concerns about the government's announcement of a ban on referral fees for the selling on of personal injury details.
Biba questions duplication in OFT inquiry
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the announcement of an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) inquiry, particularly regarding comparison sites, but added it did risk going over old ground.
Biba demands permanent 42 day notice period for riot claims
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the government to change the Riot Damages Act notification period permanently from 14 to 42 days.
Video: how to make your website work for you
As part of a special 13th edition, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about various aspects of the digital, business world.
Private equity hungry for insurance investment
More than two thirds (68%) of private equity houses plan to invest in the UK financial services market in the coming year, particularly in insurance and banking, according to a Grant Thornton report.
IIB turns the screw on regulator
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has called for “fundamental regime changes” in regulation.
IIL links up with CDL to fight fraud
CDL has confirmed that it is working with data provider Insurance Initiatives Limited (IIL) to launch an enriched data service, designed to aid accurate policy pricing by verifying consumer data.
Towergate and Confused.com in SME tie-up
Towergate Insurance has announced that it is to become the sole provider of business insurance for price comparison site Confused.com.
Capita expands health business with IMG buy
The Capita Group has acquired Insurance Medical Group (IMG) for an undisclosed sum.
Bluefin and Acturis extend partnership
Bluefin and Acturis have completed a successful 14 month project to add 317 new users and 16 offices onto the Acturis system.
Marsh makes senior hire to develop footprint on Isle of Man
Marsh has appointed Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man.