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Power hour: what SMEs want
The SME space is much fought over, but what is it that this disparate group of businesses want from insurers and brokers, and what do brokers need from insurers in order to deliver now and in the future? Caitlin Morrison finds out
Disturbing lack of faith
The centuries old principle of uberrima fides, or acting in good faith, has disappeared in non-business insurance, and the industry only has itself to blame, writes Tony Cornell
County unveils new consolidator
County Group has launched County Insurance Northwest with the aim of acquiring 15 brokers in the North of the UK over a five year period.
Deadline nears for Broker Expo
There is still time to sign up for Insurance Age’s 2011 Broker Expo at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena.
Brokers missing out on untapped event market
Brokers around the UK could be taking better advantage of local event cancellation business, according to research commissioned by Beazley.
Invicta completes Fountain acquisition
Invicta Insurance Services has acquired the household and property owners’ portfolios of Fountain Insurance & Investment Services.
Aon reports third quarter growth
Aon has reported a 51% increase in total revenue to $2.7bn (£1.7bn) for the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010.
Transactor restructures as profits and revenue rise
Insurance software provider Transactor Global Solutions Limited (TGSL) has announced a 24% increase in turnover to £5.2m with group pre-tax profits up 18% to £0.5m for the year ended 31 March 2011.
Insurance Age blog: Faking your own death
A whole month since my first blog. By now of course I've gained enough expertise to rant and rave about all manner of things insurance-related, which is particularly impressive to my friends and relatives who have all recently discovered how glamorous…
LV appoints senior underwriter from Aviva
LV has appointed Tom Maughan as a senior underwriter for its Bournemouth branch which looks after brokers in Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
Allianz rolls out fleet changes
Allianz has unveiled new motor fleet products in a move to separate small fleet cover from that for mid to large businesses.
Sterling loses out to newcomer for Biba scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has chosen newcomer Aqua Underwriting over holding insurer Sterling to run the association’s high net worth (HNW) scheme.
ABI welcomes vote on banning referral fees
The banning of referral fees will be debated in the House of Commons next week and provided the vote is successful, will be added to Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced.
Kingsbridge celebrates chartered 'landmark'
Kingsbridge Risk Solutions has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Insitute (CII).
Axa tops Brokerbility’s satisfaction survey
The bi-annual survey of Brokerbility’s 34 member firms rating their seven key insurer partners’ performance when dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts has rated Axa Commercial top for overall satisfaction.
New ARP rules for solicitors’ PI forcing law firms to shut down
Brunel Professional Risks has declared that the 2011 solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance renewal season was notable for the low number of law firms entering the Assigned Risks Pool (ARP).
Ellis Clowes looks to Axa PPP for new commercial director
Ellis Clowes & Company has appointed Karen Woodley as commercial director of the group and board director of Ellis Clowes (Commercial).
Income down at Willis UK
Willis Group has announced a 4% growth in commission and fees for the third quarter of 2011 to $755m (£472.6m) compared to $723m in the same period of 2010.
Willis promotes from within to replace McManus
Willis has appointed Daniel Wilkinson as chief executive officer for Willis United Kingdom & Ireland (WUKI).
Groupama targets PA cross selling
Groupama has released a personal accident (PA) broker toolkit in a move it said was designed to help the 61% of brokers who claimed they had difficulty selling the cover.
Jardine Matheson increases JLT stake to 40%
Jardine Matheson’s bid for a 10% increase in its shareholding of JLT has won both shareholder and regulatory support.
Mitsui Sumitomo completes regional office network
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed the completion of its regional office network with the opening of branches in Belfast and Glasgow.
LV appoints new leader in Exeter
LV broker has appointed Kevin Wildman to the new role of branch manager for its Exeter office.