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THB sees profits rise in first half
THB Group has announced its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 April 2010.
Willis makes senior appointment
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Michael Neborak as executive vice president and group chief financial officer.
Emergency Budget 2010: IPT rise will not impact on rate hikes says Bluefin boss
Stuart Reid, chief executive, Bluefin Insurance Services, said the IPT standard rate increase announced by as part of the emergency Budget would be welcomed by many.
Emergency Budget 2010: Travel insurance provider slams gulf in IPT rates
Specialist travel insurance and schemes provider, PJ Hayman has hit back at the rises in insurance premium tax (IPT) after Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announced an increase from 5% to 6% on products such as motor and home while raising…
Emergency Budget 2010: CGT and IPT rise meets mixed reactions
As part of the coalition government's emergency Budget, Chancellor George Osborne has announced increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and insurance premium tax (IPT).
Emergency Budget 2010: VAT up to 20%
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced that VAT will rise to 20% on 4 January 2011.
Emergency Budget 2010: National Insurance changes for start-up companies
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced that new businesses outside of London, the South-East and the Eastern region are to get national insurance relief for the next three years.
Emergency Budget 2010: Biba fears IPT rise will lead to cuts in cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) said it is concerned that consumers and businesses will be hit by increasing insurance costs.
Emergency Budget 2010: IPT to rise
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that insurance premium tax (IPT) will rise from 5% to 6% while the higher rate of 17.5% will increase to 20%.
Aviva chairman joins Cable’s group
The government has confirmed the members of the Business Advisory Group established last month with the remit of acting in an advisory capacity to Vince Cable, Secretary of State, Business, Innovation and Skills.
DAS announces two senior appointments
DAS has announced two appointments to its executive management team effective 1 June.
Emergency Budget causes City jitters
As the Chancellor puts the final touches to his emergency Budget speech, new research from BDO suggests that the City is still feeling nervous about the impact of a coalition government and some international businesses have one eye on the door.
Evolution in deal with Cardinus Risk Management
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative to provide its brokers and policyholders with exclusive deals on an online range of products from Cardinus Risk Management.
Moorhouse launches first start-up broker
Welsh broker Moorhouse is set to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, a subsidiary set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.
DAS confirms growth and Canadian launch
DAS has announced it is on target to achieve record growth during 2010 with annual premium income leaping by £19 million during the first five months of the year.
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Alpha Underwriting launched
Alpha Underwriting has announced the launch of its accident, health and travel sector offering to handle corporate travel and personal accident cover utilising underwriting capacity from Lloyd’s of London.
CII outlines new London Market qualification
The Chartered Insurance Institute has outlined its new award in London Market Insurance to be launched in July.
Quest Gates boosts property team
Specialist loss adjuster, Quest Gates, has announced five new appointments to its property team.
Brokers Link appoints CEO
International broker network Brokers Link has announced the appointment of Leonard Battifarano as its chief executive officer with effect from 1 July.
Majority of UK businesses report upturn in trade
UK businesses are starting to emerge from the recession, according to a poll of delegates at Coface UK and Ireland Country Risk Conference.
UIB boosts board with senior appointment
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Keith Anderson to the UIB Holdings Group board as group finance director.
High Court personal injury disputes jump 32% in two years
The number of personal injury claims continues to surge despite reforms to regulate claims handling companies according to statistics obtained by Sweet & Maxwell.
PB Week: Is it time for BP to give Peter Mandelson a call?
If you have a moment between listening to the buzzing of the vuvuzelas at the football World Cup and sorting out insurance for clients then I would ask you to make list, writes Emmanuel Kenning, reporter, Professional Broking.