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Inflation to stay above 2% for all 2011, says Bank of England
The Bank of England’s latest quarterly Inflation Report has stated inflation is unlikely to fall below 2% before 2012 due to the upcoming VAT increase and rising import prices.
Markel International expands D&O offering
Markel International has launched three new products to expand its directors and officers offering and brokers should also be aware it has altered the existing D&O wording.
ChoiceQuote jobs at risk as consultation period kicks off
Nearly 70 jobs at Groupama-owned ChoiceQuote Insurance Services are at risk following an extensive business review
Exeter Friendly to cut PMI premiums
Exeter Family Friendly has cut premiums on its "Health Cover for Me" private medical insurance (PMI) plan by up to 12.5%.
Biba calls on Government to stem "spiralling" motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the rising cost of motor insurance.
Bluefin to put SME underwriting facility Elite into run-off
Bluefin has announced that it is putting its Elite underwriting facility for small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business into run-off in favour of expanding its existing Platinum product range.
County Insurance relocates for growth
Insurance broker County Insurance has officially opened its new office in Crewe.
Barbon expands lettings division with South west acquisition
Barbon Insurance Group has acquired Teignmouth-based residential lettings specialist, Rentshield.
JLT trading performance "in line with expectations"
In a management statement for the period 1 July to 8 November, Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said it's trading performance is in line with expectations, that organic growth across the group is encouraging and that it remains on track to make financial…
Ecclesiastical to establish London broker regional centre
Ecclesiastical is turning its city office operation into a London regional centre, headed by former national broker sales manager Paul Glasper (pictured).
1 Answer Network targets growth with new hire
The personal lines network has appointed Neil Jenkinson as client relationship director.
FOS compensation case gives industry much needed clarity over claims
Claimants who accept a Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) final determination will be bound by it and will not be able to then bring a civil claim through the courts against their broker in respect of the same claim following a recent High Court decision.
Video: Keychoice Underwriting's Jonathan Davey argues the case for MGAs
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Age, MD of Keychoice Underwriting, Jonathan Davey, argues that MGAs continue to deliver value to both broker and insurer alike.
Record numbers flock to Broker Expo 2010
A record-breaking 750 brokers attended the sixth Insurance Age Broker Expo at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
Cooper Gay CEO resigns
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Group (CGSC) has announced that the company has accepted the resignation of Jim Summers, CEO of the Group’s UK based Lloyd’s broker, Cooper Gay & Co.
Regulator puts brakes on FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has put on hold plans to overhaul the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) in the wake of this year’s sharp levy hike.
Technology Viewpoint - Document Processing: Urban myths: the paperless office
Anthony Macciola explodes the notion of the paperless office and lays out what steps insurance brokers can take to handle the ever-increasing amount of paper cluttering their organisations.
Market Watch - Networks: Opening connections
Emmanuel Kenning argues that broker networks are becoming more popular, though managers need to think carefully about the offerings available through them before committing their firms.
News Analysis - PB Management Event: Planning for the recovery
Emmanuel Kenning reports on the key management information on offer to attendees at PB's annual conference.
Alex Broad
It is with great sadness we announce the devastating news that Alex Broad, publisher of PB and sister title Insurance Age died in early October.
The PB Interview - Nigel Barton: Boutique beat
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with a DJ'ing broker who mixes passion with honesty in his search for talent.
Editor's comment: Regional gloom with some optimism
The Spending Review dominated October, the speculation leading up to George Osborne's announcement in parliament giving way to analysis of how hard and where exactly the Chancellor's axe will fall on public spending.