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Paymentshield protects payments
An income insurance product that insures against payments has been launched by Paymentshield
Marsh and Mercer merge in Manchester
Marsh and Mercer have announced the consolidation of their Manchester operations into one location.
PB launches special digital only Green edition
PB has launched its first special digital only issue using the latest page turning technology to offer an in-depth guide on how best to adapt to the green economy.
Personal Finance Society appoints ‘champions’ to promote chartered status
The Personal Finance Society has appointed 21 financial planners as ‘chartered champions’ across the UK.
Lucas Fettes launches motor trade scheme for classic car market
Lucas Fettes has launched a new bespoke classic car scheme for the motor trade underwritten by Brit Insurance.
Moorhouse subsidiary targets Northern Irish liability market
Constructaquote.com has expanded its tradesman and small business liability product into Northern Ireland.
PB Week: Bringing a scheme to life
In my role I see lots of scheme propositions from brokers. Some are well established and others are in their early stages. So what makes a scheme a success?
Mervyn King warns UK economy facing “choppy” recovery
The Bank of England has cut its growth forecasts for the UK economy to around 3% for the next two years, down from its previous prediction of around 3.5%.
Beachcroft calls FSA’s PPI policy statement ‘very bad news’
Law firm Beachcroft has criticised the FSA’s policy statement on payment protection insurance.
Ace joins PowerPlace panel
Ace has joined PowerPlace’s panel of insurers and will be making its directors & officers’ product available from 24 August.
Video: Axa claims MD puts weight behind broker levy fight
Axa's managing director of claims, David Williams, talks to Insurance Age about the FSCS levy and insurer responsibility for PPI mis-selling.
Brokers targeted with new PowerPlace appointment
Online commercial insurance marketplace PowerPlace has appointed Darren Rowe as sales director.
RPC research shows FSA resignations up 128% in a year
There has been a 128% leap in the number of staff resigning from the Financial Services Authority in just one year as the government proposes to abolish the regulator, according to city law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Insurance rates fall across EMEA, says Marsh
Insurance rates have fallen for certain classes of business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during the first half of 2010, according to research.
Groupama's broking business revenue remains flat
Combined revenues of Groupama Insurance's UK broking businesses have remained relatively flat at £33.3m during H1 2010 (H1 2009: £34.1m).
Commission seeks input on reforming broker liability
The Law Commissions of England and Wales and of Scotland are seeking views on whether section 53 of the Marine Insurance Act 1906 is still needed.
Howden appoints law firms to surveyors’ panel
Lloyd’s broker, Howden, has created a panel of law firms to provide a range of legal services to its surveying clients. The panel members are Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, Beale and Company, Weightmans and CMS Cameron McKenna.
RSA half year results show premiums up 9%
RSA has announced UK net written premiums of £1.5bn in the first half of 2010, up by 9% compared with the same period of 2009. However, it added its combined operating ratio had slipped from 97.4% to 98.9% for the comparable periods as a result of severe…
Exeter-based broker targets South west with Devon acquistion
Fidelius Insurance Services has acquired Devon-based Ottery Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum.
Broker jailed for £1m fraud
Timothy Barker, formerly of Lloyd's broker Besso, has been jailed for three and a half years for tricking bosses into paying him extra money.
PB Week: Footballing lessons
My boys have to learn the offside rule this year. This season the team is progressing from playing mini soccer (seven a-side) to 11 a-side football, carrying England's future hopes and dreams with them.
Director leaves Aon to head up Torus' UK casualty team
Torus has expanded its casualty platform with the appointment of David Whyman as senior vice president, UK head of casualty, based in London.
Carbon Offsetting: Carbon offsetting in vogue
It is impossible to avoid emitting carbon, so paying someone else to make a carbon saving is an increasingly popular choice.
Legal: The opportunity of uncertainty
The vague Green Economy Bill is not an excuse for the industry to ignore climate change risks, rather to take a lead in tackling the problem and grab a big opportunity, writes Lindene Patton.