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Acturis unveils new UK sales manager to drive broker base
Acturis has appointed Jeff McCracken as UK sales and marketing manager in a bid to develop the firm's broker base in the personal lines market.
Oval chief downplays Vela senior management consultation
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has downplayed launching a consultation with some senior management at its underwriting subsidiary Vela.
Senior management job threat at Vela
Oval Insurance Brokers has begun a consultation with senior management at its underwriting subsidiary Vela in a bid to "simplify" the business' operations.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
This Insurance Age webinar discusses the future of the schemes market.
S&P to upgrade Groupama UK's rating after Ageas deal
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) ratings services has placed Groupama UK’s BB financial strength rating on CreditWatch with positive implications.
OFT's motor market stand is long overdue
Good things come to those that wait.
Economic strife blamed for not pursuing chartered status
The weak economy has been cited as a factor for not pursuing chartered status, according to an online discussion.
Autonet reports £5m jump in turnover
Autonet Insurance Services has reported a turnover of £25.4m for 2011, compared to £19.8m for the year before.
CII accredits Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has accredited Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy for its commitment to "continuing professional development".
Jelf Employee Benefits creates new healthcare team
Jelf Employee Benefits has reorganised its healthcare division, creating a new team aimed at growing the business.
Hastings Direct receives disability support accolade
Hastings Direct has been honoured for its approach to supporting disabled people in the workplace.
RBS finds buyers for first 33% stake in Direct Line
RBS has found buyers for the 33% stake in Direct Line it is selling to stock market investors.
Insurance Age October 2012 digital edition
The October edition of Insurance Age is full of news analysis essential to brokers.
Integro appoints ex-Towergate chief
Integro Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Wright, former managing director (MD) of Towergate Specialist Markets, as MD of its UK retail operations, sister title Post has reported.
Brokers warned over client money changes
Moore Stephens has warned that the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) proposed new rules on client money could cost brokers more time and money.
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
Wilby merges with Huddersfield broker in drive for growth
Wilby has merged with Huddersfield-based Ainley’s Insurance Brokers, and recruited four new members of staff.
Home & Legacy adds new panel member in bid to "widen footprint"
High net worth (HNW) insurance specialist Home & Legacy has revealed that Lloyd's syndicate Novae has joined its panel in a bid to widen its non-standard footprint.
Video: Is chartered advice more valued?
Advice given by chartered individuals is more valued and trusted than that given by non-chartered individuals, says Grant Scott, distribution and marketing director at Cowens Survival Capability.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
High Wycombe broker announces Giles rebrand
Bus and coach insurance specialist SBP Chapman Stevens has today begun trading as Giles Insurance Brokers following a rebrand.
Cornish Mutual pushes for growth in farming sector
Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to recruit new farmer members in the West Country.
FSJ adds another Cobra man in recruitment drive
FSJ Broking has added to its broking team with four appointments, including a third ex-Cobra employee.
Bluefin nabs former Reich man to head up North West branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has pounced to appoint former Reich man John Capel as regional managing director for two of its branches in the North West.