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More than 10% of law firms opted for unrated PI cover
More than 10% of law firms opted to place their professional indemnity (PI) insurance with an unrated insurer, a survey has found.
Alan Boswell wins chartered status as GWP passes £50m
Alan Boswell Group has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Alto posts loss of £578,000 for first 15 months in business
Alto Insurance Group has reported a loss of £578,543 for the 15 months to March 2013.
LV launches online cover notes in commercial
LV has launched commercial lines online cover notes that brokers can download and print off.
Axa introduces real-time pricing for brokers
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has started the roll-out of insurer hosted pricing for brokers in its motor personal lines portfolio.
L&G enters race to buy Co-op's GI arm
Legal & General has joined the race to buy the Co-operative Group's general insurance (GI) arm, it has been reported.
IMD II labelled a "low priority"
The Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) II proposal has been described as a "low priority".
Liberty Mutual grows UK and Ireland business by a third
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has reported a 33% increase in its UK and Ireland commercial operation gross written premium (GWP).
Peter Staddon joins MGAA as MD
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has appointed Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from 1 November.
Sterling in household policy renovation
Sterling Insurance has overhauled its main household insurance policies.
Zurich's Wainwright and Wing to retire after combined 78 years' service
Zurich's Gary Wainwright and Pete Wing are set to retire after amassing a combined 78 years of experience at the insurer.
Kerry London returns to profit
Kerry London Group has reported a profit of £525,807 for 2012.
Brightside's Holman: departure is amicable
Martyn Holman has described his upcoming departure from Brightside Group as an amicable split.
New compliance firm aims to be "one-stop shop"
A new regulatory consulting firm has launched this month to act as a "first-choice" advisor and "one-stop shop" on regulation and compliance issues for firms in general insurance and legal services.
Expertise in Action: Technology: The tech threat
With mobile devices, cloud computing and social media playing an increasing role in business practice, how can the insurance industry manage the risks?
IFED ghost broking investigation leads to 27 arrests
Police have arrested 27 people over allegations of ‘ghost broking’.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
Marc DonFrancesco, commercial director at Absolute Partnership, joins Insurance Age’s Caitlin Morrison for the latest edition of What the Papers Say.
Hastings valued at £700m as Goldman Sachs buys 50%
Hastings Insurance Group has agreed to sell 50% of its voting share capital to Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GS MBD).
Markel strikes £116.5m deal to buy Abbey Protection
Markel has agreed to buy legal expenses provider Abbey Protection for £116.5m.
Quindell and Direct Line Group in £150m deal
Quindell Portfolio has signed an outsourcing services deal with Direct Line Insurance Group.
Bexhill signs up four brokers
Bexhill UK has signed up four new brokers for its premium finance facility which does not impose any minimum level of lending.
Equity sells direct broking division
Equity Insurance Group has sold Equity Direct Broking Limited (EDBL) to NMG Holdings.
Expertise Live: Going green
The latest Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on real estate, energy and sustainability.