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Police warn that Olympics could lead to more plant theft
Plant theft claims are set to rise as the London 2012 Olympics approach, the head of the Metropolitan Police's Plant and Agriculture National Intelligence Unit (PANIU) has warned.
Bespoke reports to highlight broker fire losses
Brokers could benefit from more detailed large fire loss data being collated by Risc Authority.
Property owners' scheme for those deemed problematic
Lloyd's broker Tasker and Partners has launched a property owners' scheme designed to cater for those who have experienced difficulty obtaining cover in the economic downturn.
Motorsport market welcomes two new schemes
The motorsport risk market has received a boost with the launch of two new facilities.
JLT: non-advisory branch to merge with Thistle
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has revealed it is merging its non-advisory division with Thistle Underwriters.
Soon to rebrand CBG reveals acquisition is imminent
CBG Group has revealed it is involved in talks with a 'number' of businesses and expects to finalise an acquisition deal during the first half of 2010.
Doodson plans global growth
Entertainment insurance broker Doodson Broking Group has revealed its global expansion plans after joining forces with US-based Crossfields Insurance Brokerage.
Free SME security campaign to enhance broking opportunities
Brokers could benefit from an initiative supported by the Home Office that aims to boost insurance and security for hundreds of thousands of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Motor law tweaks to allow e-certificate distribution
Legislative changes allowing brokers to distribute motor insurance certificates to customers electronically should be in force by the end of April.
Broker Network refutes AR poaching campaign allegations
Broker Network has denied that it has launched an aggressive marketing campaign specifically targeting members of fellow network TEn in a bid to boost users of its revamped start-up proposition.
Insurance Race Day: more than just horsing around
The third annual Insurance Race Day is proving a hit with industry movers and shakers keen to mix high-level networking with a spot of racing fun.
FSCS levies set: brokers stung by higher than expected £61m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m with brokers being hit by more than £60m of that.
Towergate claims merger is 'income growth exercise'
Towergate is to close three offices in Glasgow and consolidate staff in one city centre location.
Invicta following through on growth promise
Personal lines start-up Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition since its launch by former Woodstock Insurance Brokers operations manager Steve Gamage.
Happy Easter!
Broking.co.uk, the website for Insurance Age and Professional Broking wishes all our readers a happy Easter and a happy bank holiday.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
New additions take Willis networks' membership past the 100 mark
Willis Networks has signed six new members bringing the networks' combined membership to 106 firms