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Ex-Ink directors set sail with MGA
MGA Ink's founders Keith Syrett and Philip Thomas are setting-up MGA Thames Underwriting to tap the contractors' market from 1 March.
Ace raids Marsh to strengthen property business
Ace has appointed Imran Malhi as account engineer for its property business.
Broker Network launches enhanced start-up package
Broker Network has announced the launch of an enhanced Start-Up package designed to help bring new brokers to the high street, despite the lingering economic downturn.
Towergate makes series of promotions within TRS broking
Towergate Risk Solutions has made a series of senior appointments which Amanda Blanc said reflects the successful growth of its business and continuing development of its strategy
What the Papers Say
Stories being analysed this month include: Axa's move into direct motor; use of social media in the insurance industry; Conservative plans for insurance; and the art of stonewalling the media.
Industrial data suggests future revision to gross domestic product figures according to Cebr
Data released this morning by the Office for National Statistics showed that industrial production rose by 0.5% in December from November.
Bank of England: "Strength of recovery is highly uncertain"
The Bank of England is treading carefully with its printing money policy
PB Week: John Prescott's Christmas tree
It is not very often that I have to stop the car to write things down, which by the way doesn't mean that I write while driving.
Markel appoints business development manager
Markel International, the specialty property and casualty insurer, has appointed Anne Hudson as business development manager in its retail division.
Select & Protect urges mortgage brokers to sell general insurance
Select & Protect is urging financial advisers to make the most of the general insurance opportunity and realise the benefits of adding home insurance and MPPI to their product portfolio.
Policyfast plans to double broker base
Policyfast, the web-based underwriting agency for independent brokers, has recruited Jacky Moore in the role of broker development manager.
Aon set to lose property team to rival broker
Market speculation suggests property team, including Keith Burnham, will join Bluefin to form new division
Three insurance brokers appear in national profit league
The Deloitte and Touche sponsored Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 features Giles, RFIB and Oval in its list of UK private equity-backed companies with the fastest-growing profits.
Former Chartis legal counsel joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Eleni Petros as a senior vice president of its Financial and Professional (FINPRO) Practice
Hyperion reports 19% increase in operating income
Hyperion has reported an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA of £8.8m, for the 12 months ending 30 September, 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on the previous year.
Lloyd’s publishes two-year strategy
Lloyd’s has today released its 2010 – 2012 strategy after a review of the market’s position involving over 50 managing agents, brokers and market associations.
Wilson leaves Close Premium Finance
Close Premium Finance (CPF) has announced that Tim Wilson, sales director, has left the company.
Kwik Fit announces strongest day of trading
Kwik Fit Insurance has announced its strongest figures for a single day of trading since the company was established in 1995.
Insurance study highlights international healthcare risks
A study by PMI Global has revealed that 20% of companies that send employees abroad for prolonged periods of six months or more fail to provide them with international health insurance.
PowerPlace targets brokers with new head office
PowerPlace has opened a new head office in Warwickshire, between Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Insurewithease.com appoints online marketing manager
Travel insurer, Insurewithease.com, has appointed Sarah Taylor as online marketing manager.
19,077 companies went into liquidation in 2009
Figures from the Insolvency Service show pain of the recession
FSA bans director of mortgage and general insurance firm
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned the director of a Manchester-based mortgage and general insurance firm from holding senior positions in the financial services industry.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Call for entries
The British Insurance Awards 2010 are now officially open for entries. These prestigous awards, for the entire UK general insurance industry, will be presented at the Royal Albert Hall.