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XL pulls back from solicitors’ PI market
Broker concerns remain over placing business with unrated insurers
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" and "self promoting" Law Society
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed comments made about the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) broker market.
Ashgrove Insurance buys Manchester-based Lloyd Howard Insurance Services
Ashgrove Insurance has expanded with the purchase of a Manchester-based insurance broker.
Scottish broker rebrands as GS Group in bid for growth
Perth-based broker GS Insurance and Financial Services has rebranded as part of a growth plan.
Oamps adds to UK haulage product suite
Oamps has launched a fleet product designed for the UK haulage market.
AIG faces disruption after minor fire closes Fenchurch Street office
AIG’s office at 58 Fenchurch Street has been closed due to a small fire.
BGL Group adds former Logica chief Keating to main board
BGL Group has appointed Seamus Keating as non-executive director.
Direct Group hires Maude to aid claims service
Direct Group has hired Simon Maude to work across its claims management and validation business units.
Law Society hits out at brokers with new solicitors' PI offering
A new professional indemnity (PI) insurance solution has been launched for small solicitor firms.
Axa makes final offer to settle Autofocus claims with Accident Exchange
Axa has made a full and final settlement offer in an attempt to end its involvement in the long-running Autofocus litigation.
QBE promotes David Harries to Syndicate 386 underwriting role
QBE has appointed David Harries as active underwriter of Syndicate 386.
Here's hoping Flood Re doesn't sink to a halt
The UK is widely accused of thinking big and then dragging its heels in terms of delivering landmark projects and proposals.
Goldman Sachs in talks over major bid for Hastings
An arm of Goldman Sachs is in advanced talks concerning a potential bid for a major stake in Hastings Insurance, according to reports.
Aviva's Dominic Clayden appointed as claims chief at QBE
QBE has appointed Dominic Clayden as claims director.
Co-op's GI arm posts improved profit as GWP tumbles by £40m
The Co-operative Group’s general insurance arm made an operating profit before tax of £28.8m in the first half of 2013.
Profits break £10m mark at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has reported that the price comparison site posted a profit of £10.2m for the first half of 2013, up on the £8.4m recorded for the same period last year.
JLT's Thistle expands into warranty market with RMS acquisition
Thistle Insurance Services has acquired Risk Management Support Ltd (RMS) and eWarranty, Insurance Age can reveal.
Lexis Nexis reveals no-claims database launch date
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions has confirmed that its no claims discount (NCD) module database will go live in September.
Ex-Lloyd's chairman and Aon chief Taylor joins Pioneer Underwriting board
Pioneer Underwriting has appointed Max Taylor as chairman of the board.
Lloyd's in review of sanction controls over US regulator fears
Lloyd’s is currently reviewing the controls used by members of the market to prevent breaking of sanctions with countries such as Iran and North Korea.
Liberty adds to commercial casualty team
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has made two new appointments and an internal promotion to grow its commercial casualty operation.
Rural reports substantial growth
Rural Insurance has announced almost 27% growth during the last financial year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Former RSA supremo Haste in Co-op insurance arm bid
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste is reportedly leading a bid to buy the insurance arm of the Co-op group.
False pride
Insurance workers are proudest of their industry, according to research which shows that 90% of insurance professionals surveyed feel proud to work in the market.