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Third quarter economy GDP revised again
The UK economy contracted 0.2% in third quarter
Aviva UK CEO won't merge life and GI arms
In an interview with Post magazine, new Aviva group life and GI CEO says more synergies between arms but no merger
Markerstudy hires niche underwriting manager
Steve Stone joins Markerstudy from QBE
Capita announces senior appointments
Matthew Briggs to join as CEO of Capita Insurance Services while Mike Margetts will become managing director of Capita's commercial insurance business
Fitch: Pricing adequacy critical for London Market
Fitch anticipates premium rates will remain flat or decline slightly in 2010
Confused grows home insurance panel
Price comparison site adds Diamond Home to panel
Business insolvency falls, says Experian
According to Experian, the smallest businesses have shown the most resilience
FSA fines up 53% to £34.8m in 2009
Average fine up 97%, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
Biba describes IPT meeting as "constructive"
British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers arrange another meeting with HM Revenue and Customs
Snow results in 31% increase in claims, says AA
Bad weather has lead to motor claims being one third higher than usual according to AA Insurance
Marsh to buy HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh has also entered into a preferred strategic partnership with HSBC
PB Week: Experience is the best teacher
Andy Talbot, sales manager at ARAG, reflects on the year.
JLT appoints Harvey
Richard Harvey appointed as non executive director
Industry reacts to Globespan collapse
Airline failure leaves thousands stranded
DAS Group achieves Investors in People award
Bristol-based DAS Group has been awarded silver status for Investors in People
Seico Insurance selects Open GI
Sussex-based Seico Insurance Services has chosen Open GI to provide back-office and e-commerce solutions.
ABI calls for RDR advice to be simplified
Association welcomes retail distribution review but says a simplified advice process is needed
Hastings fights fraud
Broker to launch new anti-fraud technology in New Year
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by LV PR manager, Emma Holyer and Incisive Media group editorial services director, David Worsfold to pick over December's trade press.
Marsh urges jewellers to update risk management
Broker warns that high-profile losses in the sector could impact renewals
RFIB Group appoints director
Stephen Grant joins the board
SSP's broking division achieves 20% growth
Operating profit for the group is £16.4m on revenues of £76.7m, up 7.3% and 19.1% compared to 2008
Bank 'supertax' could impact brokers, warns Mazars
Pre-budget report proposal to slash discretionary bank bonuses by 50% could hit intermediaries, according to accountancy firm Mazars
UK insurance premium income falls 18%
According International Financial Services London, premiums will remain subdued in 2009 with recovery likely to begin in 2010