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APC takes on Vision book
APC has acquired the renewal rights to Vision Underwriting’s book of commercial business.
Axa COO Carruthers set to leave
Max Carruthers, chief operating officer (COO) at Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary, is leaving the business at the end of 2013.
FirstAssist rebranded as Cigna
FirstAssist Insurance Services is to be renamed Cigna Insurance Services (Europe).
Video: who is the new Aviva CEO?
Attendees at the 2013 Broker Expo South answered questions about the latest developments at Aviva.
Video: delegates give their verdict on Broker Expo South 2013
Over 300 brokers attended Insurance Age's Expo South at Ascot Racecourse on 26 September.
Dual appoints Armstrong for South East
Dual has appointed David Armstrong as regional development underwriter for the South East.
FCA probe finds "no consistency" in insurer use of private investigators
The Financial Conduct Authority has stated that "there is no consistency" in the way insurance companies use private investigators (PI).
Pioneer expands PI team with former Alterra manager
Pioneer Underwriting has added former Alterra at Lloyd's underwriting manager Paula McManus to its professional indemnity (PI) team.
Brokers struggling to offload PI books
Brokers offered insurers books of scores of law firms without scrutinising their ability to pay out on claims, it has been reported.
Insurance Institute of London unveils Miller's Clarke as president
The Insurance Institute of London has unveiled Miller CEO Graham Clarke as its new president for 2013/14.
Power hour: Electric dreams
The commercial market has traditionally lagged behind personal lines as far as e-trading is concerned, but our panel of experts agree it is catching up fast. Emmanuel Kenning reports
Deputy editor’s letter - October 2013
“Aviva really is looking increasingly like the Chelsea of insurance”
Market moves: Normal service is resumed
Regular readers can all breathe a sigh of relief – last month saw a return to the norm in market moves. After a frankly weird September issue where neither Lorica nor Towergate appeared on these hallowed pages, they’re both back in abundance. Elsewhere…
Following the Leader
There have always been passive followers in insurance but blindly going along with the trend for subscription-based business could spell disaster, says Tony Cornell
UK General switches back from QBE to Ageas for capacity
UK General has returned to Ageas as capacity provider for its commercial motor business, ending its stint with QBE, Insurance Age can reveal.
Axa boosts Bristol fleet team
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has expanded its team in Bristol with the creation of a new role.
Arista launches 14 new regional trading teams
Arista Insurance has completed a 12 month programme to boost its regional operations.
Towergate merges Broker Network and Countrywide
Towergate has merged its networks division into the Broker Network brand.
LV launches enhanced truck product
LV has launched an enhanced truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.
Birmingham claims handler jailed over car insurance fraud
A Birmingham insurance claims handler has been jailed for stealing more than £40,000 from his employer.
Liberty announces restructure
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has merged its Lloyd’s Syndicate with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and US-based Liberty Mutual Reinsurance operations to create Liberty Specialty Market.
I love the smell of optimism in the morning
Strolling across the floors of yesterday's Broker Expo South a clear sense of optimism and vigour among brokers and insurers was in the air.
Open GI and GoSkippy in five-year deal
Open GI has teamed up with GoSkippy Insurance in an effort to double the broker’s users.
Expo South 2013: Brokers will go out of business if they avoid social media
Delegates at the 2013 Broker Expo South heard today that if they do not grasp the digital world, they “will go out of business”.