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Feeling lucky?
The continuing soft commercial market could be a major threat to the industry, unless lady luck intervenes again, says Tony Cornell
Uncovering fraud
Everyone in the insurance industry is in the frontline in the fight against fraud, explains Simon Arundel
Hodges outlines plans for Towergate
Mark Hodges has stated that he plans to develop a more corporate structure for Towergate.
Last chance to enter Sentiment Survey
Today is the final chance for brokers to take part in Insurance Age’s Sentiment Survey and give their views on important industry matters.
Premium Credit claims self-service portal first
Premium Credit has launched a new website which it claimed will minimise administration for brokers by enabling its personal premium finance customers to manage their accounts online.
Senior returns to Towergate from Gallagher Heath
Towergate has appointed Richard Senior as managing director for its broking operation in Hull.
Powerplace not a top-five priority, declares Hodges
Towergate chief Mark Hodges has declared that Powerplace is not even in the top five of his priorities at the insurance broker.
Central Insurance adds to board in drive for growth
Central Insurance, the Scottish independent broker, has appointed Graeme Manson and Gillian Hastings as non-executive directors.
Fitch affirms RSA's rating at A
Fitch Ratings has affirmed RSA’s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at A, and its long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at A-.
NIG wins contract for funeral director scheme
NIG has won the tender to underwrite the insurance for Lark Group’s SAIFInsure scheme, taking over the contract from Axa.
RWA launches broker focused meeting app
RWA Compliance Services has launched a mobile phone app which it claimed could help avoid some of the pitfalls insurance brokers faced when trying to keep good records of client meetings and explanations given.
R&Q acquires Guernsey insurer NFIL
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) has acquired Northern Foods Insurance (NFIL), a captive insurer domiciled in Guernsey, for just over £700,000.
Barbon creates new roles to strengthen management
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed managing directors for the four businesses within its property and commercial division.
Abbey Protection posts positive results
Abbey Protection has reported a 5% growth in profit, from £9.6m in 2010 to £10.1m in 2011.
Gallagher targets £50m turnover in Leeds
Gallagher Heath has stated that it aims to double the £25m turnover of its Leeds branch by 2015.
MMA extends relationship with Kwik-Fit
MMA has joined the panel of Kwik-Fit-owned The Green Insurance Group.
Sentiment Survey enters final week
There is only one week left for brokers to join in with Insurance Age’s Sentiment Survey on the industry matters affecting the sector.
Hiscox expands HNW motor capability
Hiscox has strengthened its UK art and private client division with three motor appointments.
Keelan Westall/Powerplace merry go round of hires continues
PowerPlace has lured former employee Damian Baxter back from Keelan Westall nearly two years after he left the business.
Ex-Argyll chief joins Ataraxia
Ataraxia has appointed Kevin Young to its board of directors.
Ex-Aviva FD confirmed as Direct Line chairman
Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Mike Biggs as chairman of Direct Line Group.
Sentiment Survey approaches second week
Brokers have just one week left to share their opinions on insurer service and be in with a chance of winning a Kindle.
Brightside posts record results for ninth consecutive year
Brightside Group has reported an almost 35% increase in profit, to £13.6m in 2011 from £10.1m in 2010
Budget 2012 Video: spotlight on insurance
Incisive Media editorial director James Gosling spoke to Jonathan Evans MP about the effect of the 2012 Budget on the insurance industry.