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No systemic risk from insurance core activities reports The Geneva Association
International insurance think tank, The Geneva Association, has published its report, Systemic Risk in Insurance.
The PB Interview: View from the rock
Markerstudy was the first insurer to underwrite in the UK from Gibraltar, courting inevitable controversy. Andrew Tjaardstra meets group underwriting director Gary Humphreys to discover its success in becoming a major player in the broking and…
UK economic growth revised to 0.3% for 4th quarter 2009
The economy grew more than the 0.1% originally thought in the last quarter of 2009
Viewpoint: A tale of contrasting fortunes
RBS Insurance has been one of the great profitable success stories in insurance ever since it controversially promised to cut out the middlemen. Yet 2009 was a year of turmoil for the insurer, seeing its profits plummet over £500m and closing its premium…
Reportage: Leading the claims way
Guiding clients through the claims process is a crucial element of broker service. Louise Meeson explores the role of the intermediary and the benefits of guaranteeing a reliable claims service
Interview: Eric Galbraith - The voice of unity
Biba's Eric Galbraith talks to Martin Friel about the importance of forming a single industry voice following the defection of Liiba
UK businesses improve payment performance
UK businesses improved their payment performance for the fifth time in the last six months in January, according to the latest Late Payment Index from Experian.
Aviva joins forces with SSP
Aviva has teamed up with global IT company SSP to give 600 extra brokers access to personal lines products.
Report: Scotland financial services sector set to suffer more job losses
A report in today's Daily Telegraph claims 16,500 people will have lost their jobs in the financial services sector over 2009 and 2010
RBS Insurance profits crash
Government and taxpayer backed insurer's operating profits have dropped to £58m
Over two-thirds start insurance search on comparison websites
New research from Global Reviews, the customer experience benchmarking company, has found that over two thirds (70%) of people now start their searches for insurance on a comparison website.
Biba criticises RICS transparency report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) said it is disappointed with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) final report Transparency in professional fees.
Jelf raises £19m
Yate-based broker the Jelf Group has raised £19m from a mixture of institutional investors, private equity house Capital Z and its directors.
Aon unveils new regional structure
Aon Risk Services has appointed eight new area directors to its regional business, Aon Corporate.
PB Week: Meetings, the dentist and an Irish launch
As European business development director at APC Underwriting my focus is firmly on opening up new markets and growing our key broker accounts, writes Graham Young.
Jelf looks to raise £17m after reporting operating loss
Jelf has revealed it is in advanced discussions regarding the raising of a possible £17m after reporting an operating loss of £9.7m for the year ending 30 September 2009 (2008: £5.1m).
Survey ranks Lloyd’s as strongest insurance brand
Lloyd’s was today announced as one of the UK’s leading business brands - ranking first in the insurance sector and 40th overall - in the 2010 Business Superbrands survey.
CFC Underwriting raids THB for new finance director
Specialist lines underwriting agency, CFC has announced the appointment of Michael Grist as finance director.
1 Answer Network and Avantia join forces
1 Answer Network has collaborated with specialist household provider Avantia to offer members access to homeprotect
Resignations on rise in insurance sector
Resignations amongst staff in the insurance sector have increased in the year to February 2010, despite growing fears over job security, according to new research.
Towergate Financial buys mortgage broker John Charcol
Towergate's IFA arm is branching out into the mortgage sector following high profile acquisition.
Broker Direct teams up with Axa for home insurance product
Broker Direct have announced the launch of BD Home Options, a new household insurance product developed in partnership with, and underwritten by Axa Insurance.
British Airways cabin crew vote for strike, but no date set, and negotiations still in play
Insurance brokers will receive a flurry of calls as 81% of British Airways' cabin crew Unite members voted for strike action over changes to pay and employment conditions