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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
Faber & Dumas hires business development director
Gerry Tollan has joined Faber & Dumas, the wholesale brokerage division of Willis Group Holdings, as business development director.
Towergate to consolidate BNIB business in the North West
Move will see the closure of four offices and the establishment of one central office on the outskirts of Manchester
SSP adds to insurer division
Technology firm SSP has appointed Martin Houston to the role of business development director for its insurer division.
Clear makes 11th acquisition to secure access to specialist markets
Howard Lickens describes the purchase as a "great opportunity to expand into a new area"
Biba to host economic outlook forum
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is to host a pre-election forum at the City of Manchester Stadium on 25 March 2010.
Bennetts hires regional director from Jelf Group
Insurance broker Bennetts Commercial has appointed Carole Lowe as a director to its senior management team.
UK business insolvencies have fallen to lowest rate since June 2007
The latest Insolvency Index from Experian has revealed a positive picture in January, with the rate of business failures falling to its lowest point since June 2007.
CBG offloads "certain elements" of personal lines business
Swinton snaps up £370K chunk of personal lines business which chief executive Peter Haplin described as "just the type of business we are looking to acquire"
Willis Risk Solutions appoints head of sales and client development
Fiona Gilvey has been named head of sales and client development for the risk solutions group of Willis UK & Ireland and takes up the position immediately.
Towergate raids HSBC for new managing director
Caravan and park homes broker Towergate Bakers has announced the appointment of Simon Townsend as its managing director.
Bluefin reports fall in revenue
Axa-owned Bluefin Insurance Group (BIG) has reported a 9% fall in revenues to £116m in 2009.