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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”.
Lloyd’s sees COR improve as profits slip
Lloyd’s saw its half-year 2013 profits slip to £1.38bn compared to £1.53bn posted for the same period last year.
Barbon names First Assist's Totty as CEO
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Martin Totty as CEO.
esure changes “unfair” terms after FCA concerns
esure Insurance has agreed to change two of the terms and conditions in its home insurance and car insurance policies after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlighted concerns.
Brokers bemused by new Aviva CEO appointment
Brokers have responded with bemusement at the appointment of Maurice Tulloch as the new chief executive officer at Aviva for UK & Ireland general insurance.
Aviva UK and Ireland CEO Spencer to leave at the end of the month
Aviva has confirmed that Robin Spencer, CEO of UK & Ireland GI, will leave at the end of the month to be replaced by Maurice Tulloch, CEO of Aviva Canada.
Barbican launches new insurance academy
Barbican Insurance Group has launched a new talent and development initiative, the Barbican Insurance Academy.
Aqua looks to tackle young driver cover costs with family offering
Aqueduct Underwriting (Aqua) has unveiled its broker-only Family Portfolio offering in a bid to mitigate the high cost of young driver insurance.
Towers Watson warns insurers over 'pay as you drive' telematics products
A survey of European drivers has revealed that 50% of UK drivers would be interested in taking out a telematics policy.
Rural hires underwriter from NIG
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its South West and South Wales regional development underwriter.
More than 200,000 UK businesses without cover
More than 200,000 companies across the UK do not have any insurance cover, a survey has warned.
Bluefin names Oval man as London branch director
Bluefin has appointed Paul Goodman as branch director of its London office.
Gallagher's shopping list
Arthur J Gallagher has kicked off its long-awaited spending spree it would seem.
Ecclesiastical adds five to apprenticeship and graduate schemes
Ecclesiastical has recruited three graduates and two apprentices, its biggest ever intake in one year.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Aviva warns brokers of panel withdrawal over premium finance
Brokers have been urged to be "suspicious" of Aviva's new stance within personal lines which states that the service Finance from Aviva "must be offered as an option" to clients.
RSA names Smith as broker chief to replace Donaldson
RSA has unveiled Philip Smith as group director, global brokers, to replace Paul Donaldson.
Professionalism in focus - the insurer view
In the final part of our video series, Alasdair Stewart, client marketing and communications director at Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, gives the insurer’s view on professionalism.