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CCV starts 2012 with two acquisitions
CCV has bought Crown Insurance Brokers in Birmingham and Lyon Insurance Services in Anglesey.
Ex-Gallagher Heath MD joins Knowlden Titlow
Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers has appointed Rod Palmer, former managing director of Gallagher Heath’s Norwich branch, as broking director.
Powerplace chief executive out after only eight months
Powerplace, the Towergate online wholesale subsidiary, is to appoint its third chief executive in a year.
FSA issues warning about motor broker Aston Midshires
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned customers of motor broker Aston Midshires Insurance to check that their insurance policies are valid.
Towergate reveals capacity deals with Brit and Allianz
Towergate Commercial Underwriting (TCU) has announced a five-year capacity deal with Allianz providing 70% and Brit the remaining 30%.
Quindell adds to insurance business with Ai Claims deal
Quindell Portfolio, a software outsourcing specialist, has acquired 29.9% of Ai Claims Solutions.
Welsh broker hires in growth push
The Thomas, Carroll Group has announced 11 new appointments as it gears up to expand its headquarters.
Travelers opens Lloyd's event cancellation policy to regions
Travelers is to provide access to its Lloyd’s event cancellation policy to regional brokers.
2011 insolvency rate up slightly on 2010
Experian’s Insolvency Index has revealed the insolvency rate for 2011 was 1.1%, a slight increase compared to the rate for 2010, 1.03%.
Gallagher Heath seals five year deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has bagged a five year partnership with UIA to provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions.
Bluefin finance staff facing the axe
Bluefin has confirmed that 23 jobs at its Gravesend and West Wickham offices are under threat as part of a strategic review.
K Drewe chief takes on dual role within Canopius
Canopius Group has appointed Douglas Young as head of distribution for the group’s UK retail insurance division.
Liberty Mutual names new COO
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe (LMIE) has appointed John McCammon as chief operating officer.
New head of sales at PHP
The Private Health Partnership (PHP) has appointed Andrew Middleton as head of sales.
Marketform boss steps down
Simon Turner has stepped down as a director and CEO of Marketform Managing Agency, and as director of Marketform.
Forget Europe, let's just concentrate on China
I attended the Coface Country Risk Conference in Paris earlier this week, where I heard from a number of economists from all over the world.
Assurant Solutions appoints manager from Allianz
Assurant Solutions has appointed Emma Poultney as client development manager.
Ex-Towergate MD to open JLT office
Two former Towergate employees are to open a new JLT Speciality (JLTS) office in Nottingham.
AA figures show personal lines hardening
Research by AA Insurance has found on-going premium rate rises in both motor and home insurance.
APC seeks to grow broker base by 50%
APC has secured additional underwriting capacity from Liberty Mutual and both its existing Lloyd’s providers, Sagicor and Kiln, as part of its expansion plans for 2012.
Insurer service improving, according to survey
Service from insurers in the UK is improving, according to figures released by Jelf.
Bluefin gains chartered status
Bluefin has been awarded chartered status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) having completed the entry process in November last year.
Macbeth targets professions and HNW markets with new hires
Reading-based Macbeth Chartered Insurance Brokers has appointed a new head of professions and head of private clients as it looks to grow its business.
Compass points to identity theft
Compass Underwriting has launched a new identity theft product in association with LawShield and Experian.