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Acromas hits back at AA and Saga sale claims
Acromas Holdings has refuted claims that it plans to sell its AA roadside recovery and Saga insurance businesses, according to Bloomberg.
Insurance sector sees rise in insolvencies
Research from Experian has revealed that there were 17 insurance-related insolvencies in August 2012, an increase of 30.8% on August 2011.
Interview: Ryan Insurance Group's Robin Belsom
There are two reasons why brokers might not pursue chartered status, according to Robin Belsom, director at Ryan Insurance Group. One issue is the cost involved.
Share your views ahead of the launch of our new Professionalism site
Insurance Age is delighted to announce that its latest campaign on Professionalism in the industry, sponsored by Axa, will launch next week.
Miller appoints Willis man to corporate risks division
Miller has appointed Jeremy Dutton as a client service executive on its corporate risks team.
Collinson and Ancile in travel insurance deal
Collinson Insurance Group has entered a deal to provide underwriting capacity for Ancile Insurance’s retail insurance businesses.
Coversure opens York office
Coversure has opened a new franchise office in York set up by former employee of Coversure Insurance Services, Mel Scott.
Marsh parent company CEO stands down
Brian Duperreault will step down as chairman and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Companies at the end of 2012.
MCE takes on extra office after expansion
MCE Insurance is to take on additional premises following the expansion of its sales force.
Ageas UK confirms Groupama buy
Ageas has signed up to buy Groupama Insurance Company Limited (GICL) for £116m.
Woodstock makes 30th acquisition with Clear Insurance book
Woodstock Insurance Brokers has chalked up its 30th acquisition in its 10-year history with the capture of a personal lines book of business from Clear Insurance Management.
Towergate unveils new board member
Towergate Insurance has appointed Dr Teresa Robson-Capps to its board as independent non-executive director.
Park Insurance bolsters medical indemnity with MIR swoop
Park Insurance Group has snapped up specialist medical insurance company Medical Indemnity Register (MIR) in a bid to offer a "uniquely tailored and specialist service"
Swinton makes Burnley acquisition
Swinton Group has swooped to acquire Burnley-based Greys Insurance as the broker pursues its strategy of developing its UK-wide local broker proposition.
Galbraith: Biba can help point gun at regulation problem areas
Eric Galbraith, chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba), has responded to Martin Wheatley’s assertion that the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take a more pre-emptive approach to customer fairness.
Video: What The Papers Say latest edition
In the September edition of What The Papers Say, David Worsfold joins reporter Caitlin Morrison to discuss the implications for brokers of the proposed takeover of Groupama in the UK by Ageas.
Sagicor targets brokers with business travel and accident product
Sagicor Underwriting has launched a group personal accident and business travel product in a bid to reduce financial loss and business disruption.
Broker in Aviva deal to offer free risk management service
Alan & Thomas Insurance Group has partnered with Aviva Risk Management Solutions to offer its commercial clients free access to risk management tools and services.
Weatherbys launches HNW broker
Weatherbys has teamed up with Charles Hamilton to launch high net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton.
Insurers ready to seize RSA's former motor trade business
Insurers are poised to pounce on RSA's former business following its decision to withdraw from the motor trade market.
Beazley links up with Evolution for PI
Beazley has signed up with Evolution Underwriting to provide Evolution’s broker panel exclusive access to capacity for UK-based professional indemnity risks with fee income of less than £35m.
RSA pulls out of motor trade market and agrees sale of Fyfe
RSA has confirmed that it is pulling out of the motor trade market, and will stop writing new business with immediate effect.
Sentiment Survey launches for brokers
Calling all brokers, it is that time of the year to vent your views about all things insurance and also be in with a chance to win tickets to see Jools Holland perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
Hastings unveils 200 job recruitment drive
Hastings Direct has revealed plans to create 200 new jobs over the coming 12 months as it targets an extra three million customers by 2020.