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Broker's Ark
If you’ll excuse the mixed metaphor, I think the topic most likely to explode in insurance land this year is flooding.
AA latest provider to dive into telematics
The AA has unveiled Drivesave, a telematics product designed to reward safe drivers with lower premiums.
RSA CEO vows to simplify business
Adrian Brown, UK and Western Europe CEO at RSA, has announced plans to simplify the business in order to get closer to brokers and consumers.
Network announces membership target as it expands into commercial
Personal lines specialist,1 Answer Network, has predicted that it will have 100 members by 2013.
Acturis vows to revolutionise personal lines
Acturis is poised to make an attack upon the personal lines market with two key hires.
Thistle appoints new CEO
James Twining has been appointed chief executive officer of JLT-owned managing general agent (MGA) Thistle Insurance.
TomTom enters UK motor market with CCV broker
Dutch navigation systems maker TomTom has entered the motor insurance market in a deal with CCV-owned Motaquote.
HomeServe axes 200 jobs
HomeServe has announced it is to cut 200 jobs in the UK.
JLT opens new Reading office
JLT has announced it is opening a new regional office in Reading.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Joining Martin Friel and Emmanuel Kenning this month is Ant Gould, director of Faculties at the CII.
MGA hires new underwriting director
Essex-based underwriting agency LFC Shield has appointed Jackie Burns as its new director of underwriting.
Willis N² reveals 10 new members
Willis has unveiled 10 new members for its Willis N² network, representing smaller provincial and start-up brokers, taking total membership to 34.
Towergate bags heavy hitter for group finance role
Scott Egan, former Brit group chief financial officer, has taken the equivalent role at Towergate Insurance.
Beazley reports 75% drop in profits
Beazley has announced a reduced profit of $62.7m (£39.6m) for 2011, down from $250.8m in 2010.
Towergate raids Gallagher for development director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Alyson Williams as household development director only five months after she left the company for a role as development manager at Gallagher Group.
Acturis and LV link produces new e-trading tool for brokers
LV Broker has embarked on a partnership with Acturis to develop LV Easytrade, a new e-trading tool for brokers.
Westinsure goes for rebrand at annual conference
Broker network, Westinsure, has unveiled a new logo at its annual conference.
Insurance 360 Research: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Insurance 360 Research: Financial & Professional Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from over a 150 unique brokers of professional & financial risks, the Financial and Professional Insurers Insight Report 2011 delivers actionable insights on the 16 most used financial professional insurers.
Insurance 360 Research: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Insurance 360 Research: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 90 unique claims professionals, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2011 gives detailed performance insight on the broker market's 10 most commonly-used firms of loss adjusters for commodity-type claims - and also for the…
Insurance 360 Research: Business Insurers Insight Report 2012
With commercial pressures and tough business conditions putting the squeeze on insurance companies, the importance of the brand and customer service levels has never been more vital. The British Insurers Insight Report 2012 details the front-line service…
CFC dances into the Zumba business
CFC Underwriting, in conjunction with Paragon Insurance Brokers, has been appointed as the worldwide insurance partner for Zumba outside of the US.
Home & Legacy achieves chartered status
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded Chartered Insurance Broker status to high net worth insurance specialist, Home & Legacy.