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Aviva confirms Friends Life bid plans in £5.6bn move
Deal would be structured on a share swap basis.
Axa completes merger of claims functions
New structure will lead to more effective and efficient work according to insurer.
Lords appoints special committee on Insurance Bill
Committee has called for evidence on the Bill.
Ageas expands personal motor team
Insurer adds three new specialist motor underwriting roles.
New MGA targets UK and Irish brokers
Imperium Insurance aims to write £50m of GWP in five years.
Cliff to focus on growing brands at Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO admits to a day of “mixed emotions”.
Cliff to leave Ageas for Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO to become executive chairman of the broker next year.
Amlin UK’s GWP drops 4.5%
Group’s premium figure rises 4.2%.
RSA appoints Paton as claims director
The move to RSA means the ex-Zurich claims officer will be reunited with Steve Lewis.
Huw Evans to replace Otto Thoresen as ABI leader
New director general will take up post in February 2015.
Hamilton and Sportscover confirm takeover deal
Insurer to take over Sportscover’s managing agent and Lloyd’s broker.
Taylor joins Atrium
New recruit to work on property book.
FCA review prompts firms to commit to improving complaints handling
Regulator identifies areas requiring further improvement.
Markel launches emerging risks products
The two products include cover for cyber risks.
Hiscox teams with broker on cycle product
Butterworth Spengler works with insurer to develop cycle insurance product.
Dual adds two in PI focus
Bonnington and Holt join Hyperion’s underwriting arm.
Insurers fail to tap UK SME market
Study finds SMEs prefer dealing with brokers and intermediaries.
Broker Expo 2014: Abbey Legal video
Abbey Legal's focus on the care sector.
Broker Expo 2014: Arag video
An introduction from Arag's Andy Talbot.
Broker Expo 2014: HCC video
Focus on HCC's online offering for brokers.
Jailed 'ghost broker' ordered to pay back nearly £50,000
Fraudster to pay back money made through motor insurance scam.
Broker Expo 2014: Brokers call for greater unity in insurance
Panelist at Broker Expo 2014 urged insurance market to unite on issues such as transparency and regulation.
Willis takes Aubert from AIG
Nicolas Aubert to become CEO of Willis UK Insurance.
IIG rolls out new trackside cover
Facility for contractors comes ahead of start of work on HS2.