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Berliner exits UK solicitors' PI market
Insurer Berliner is withdrawing from the UK solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) market.
Ghost broking scam: Two admit to laundering proceeds
Two men have admitted to the Old Bailey that they laundered the proceeds of a nationwide motor insurance scam, netting more than £500,000.
Brightside rejects revised Markerstudy offer
The board of Brightside has rejected Markerstudy’s revised offer as “fundamentally” undervaluing the broker and has dismissed the need for future takeover talks.
Markerstudy cuts Brightside offer to £100m and calls for clarity
Markerstudy has revealed that it has cut its offer for Brightside from 27p a share to 20-22p per share valuing the company at £100m at most, down from £123m previously.
Sabre snapped up by private equity group BC Partners
Sabre has been bought by BC Partners, according to reports.
Capita ready to sell insurance business
Capita is reportedly preparing to sell its direct to customer insurance businesses.
First Assist Legal Protection goes to AIG for new regional BDM
First Assist Legal Protection has appointed Thomas Jones as new business development manager.
Kerr Group buys two brokers
Northern Ireland based broker Kerr Group has expanded in the region with two acquisitions, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA warns brokers over Pacific Blu
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told insurance brokers to withdraw sales of Pacific Blu’s policies immediately.
Allianz alleged to be on Soca list of firms which hired rogue PIs
Allianz has been named as one of the firms on a list of blue chip organisations to use corrupt private detectives, it has been reported.
UK Broker Awards 2013: Homer’s achievements celebrated
Five hundred attendees at Insurance Age’s UK Broker Awards celebrated the achievements of Andy Homer, as he received his award for promoting the general insurance broking industry throughout his career.
Whitepaper: Insurance fraud 2012 - On the rise, opportunistic and online
The UK insurance industry provides an important safety net for millions of UK households and businesses. When the worst happens, be it fire, theft, flooding or accident, it is the insurance industry that provides the financial lifeline to get families…
Whitepaper: SMEs & Risk in 2020 - Business & risk implications of a shifting landscape
Today our world is changing faster than ever. In particular, this rings true for the SME sector and small business risk. New technologies, demographic shifts and globalisation will have a profound impact on the future of UK small businesses.
Covéa deputy chairman Fearn to step down after 14 years
Garry Fearn is to step down from his role as executive deputy chairman at Covéa Insurance.
Hard to please
You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't.
FCA states it has never used private investigators
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it has never used private investigators.
RSA's Redhill launch in "direct response" to brokers
RSA has described the launch of its commercial trading site in Redhill as a "direct response" to broker demand.
Chubb reveals cyber security product
Chubb has made cyber security insurance available for the first time through its Lloyd’s Syndicate, Chubb 1882.
Canopius Group posts improved profit, GWP and COR
Canopius Group has reported a profit of £42m for the first six months of 2013, up almost £10m from the £33m reported in the same period of 2012.
Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Allianz confirms claims division changes
Allianz has announced a series of management appointments to its claims division in a move designed to increase technical expertise across property, motor and casualty lines.
Insurance infographic: Under insurance in the major loss sector
In this infographic, Zurich Insurance explores the problem of underinsurance.
Abbey Protection enjoys 6% post-tax profit rise
Abbey Protection has seen its post-tax profits edge up 6% to £4.2m for the first half of the year, up on the £3.9m recorded for the same period last year.
QBE reveals revamp to meet broker needs
QBE has unveiled plans to split its European division into two segments, retail and international markets.