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Features list: Insurance Age 2011
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Heath Lambert expands projects risks division
Heath Lambert has announced a series of appointments and promotions designed to strengthen the offering of its project risks division.
CPI inflation rate creeps up to 3.2%
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that the consumer prices index rate for October crept up to 3.2% from 3.1% in September.
Markel expands trade credit division
Markel International has expanded its trade credit division with three appointments and cited strong demand from a diverse range of brokers.
Groupama appoints personal lines development underwriter
Groupama Insurances has appointed Julian Abson in the role of development underwriter for its personal lines motor account to develop business through its panel of intermediaries and strengthen relationships with broker partners.
Travel hikes spell trouble for schemes brokers
Following the rise in insurance premiums from Axa, Peter Hayman, director of P J Hayman, has predicted that some scheme holders will have difficulty renewing on competitive terms.
Former Oval and Marsh MD Pepper returns with Momentum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - launched this week with Howard Pepper, a former MD at Oval and Marsh as managing director.
MUM poaches director from RSA
Broker-only MGA Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM)has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Allianz has a mixed Q3
Profits down but gross written premium up as large commercial claims hit in the third quarter
Groupama establishes new underwriting team for London and South
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South.
TEn unveils new flexible model
Commercial broker network TEn Insurance today unveiled its new operating model in a move designed to broaden its appeal, attract larger more established brokers and give existing members room to grow.
Higos opens new office
Higos Insurance Services has opened a new office in Southampton.
Willis Networks appoints regional MDs
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks.
CCV makes foray into underwriting with latest acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has completed the acquisition of two further businesses in the north east of England.
PB Week: Running the New York marathon
Seemed a good idea at the time... both entering the New York marathon, and saying "sure I could do a blog while out there", writes Marc DonFrancesco, group head of marketing at Towergate.
Insurance Age blog: Thank you and goodnight
As The Chairman of the Board himself would say "and now the end is here, and so I face the final curtain..." as, yes, you've guessed it from my oh so subtle intro, I'm leaving good old Insurance Age.
Inflation to stay above 2% for all 2011, says Bank of England
The Bank of England’s latest quarterly Inflation Report has stated inflation is unlikely to fall below 2% before 2012 due to the upcoming VAT increase and rising import prices.
Markel International expands D&O offering
Markel International has launched three new products to expand its directors and officers offering and brokers should also be aware it has altered the existing D&O wording.
ChoiceQuote jobs at risk as consultation period kicks off
Nearly 70 jobs at Groupama-owned ChoiceQuote Insurance Services are at risk following an extensive business review
Exeter Friendly to cut PMI premiums
Exeter Family Friendly has cut premiums on its "Health Cover for Me" private medical insurance (PMI) plan by up to 12.5%.
Biba calls on Government to stem "spiralling" motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the rising cost of motor insurance.
Bluefin to put SME underwriting facility Elite into run-off
Bluefin has announced that it is putting its Elite underwriting facility for small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business into run-off in favour of expanding its existing Platinum product range.
County Insurance relocates for growth
Insurance broker County Insurance has officially opened its new office in Crewe.