Insurer
Deal finally struck to replace Statement of Principles
An agreement has finally been struck between the government and insurers to replace the Statement of Principles (SoP) and "guarantee" affordable flood insurance for homes.
Client view: quality and speed of response needed
Chartered status is not as important as a professional attitude when it comes to choosing an insurance broker, according to Kathryn Aves, office manager at Bluepoint Technologies.
Open GI promotes former RSA man Pellowe
Open GI has promoted Neil Pellowe to insurer relations executive.
Giles creates 117 jobs in Wales with £7.3m investment
Giles Insurance Brokers has created 117 new jobs in Wales with the help of a £1.3m grant from the Welsh Assembly.
UK General and Policy Shop partner in £1m motor scheme deal
UK General has launched a non-standard motor scheme in conjunction with Coventry-based broker Policy Shop.
Sunderland broker launches online travel insurance platform for brokers
Newton Lee Insurance has launched a specialist travel insurance comparison site for the broker market.
Biba and Kingsbridge pair up to launch PI scheme for freelancers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has launched a professional indemnity scheme for freelance professionals in conjunction with Kingsbridge Professional Solutions.
Aqua launches new HNW home wording after broker feedback
Aqua Underwriting has reacted to broker feedback with the launch of a new HNW home wording.
Keelan Westall appoints Towergate's Hyndman as regional BDM
Keelan Westall has appointed Becky Hyndman as business development manager for the North East.
RSA confirms London Market cargo promotion
RSA has promoted David Godsoe to lead its London Market cargo business.
Lloyd's A+ rating upheld by Fitch as outlook is upgraded to positive
Lloyd's of London's financial strength rating has been upheld as A+ while its outlook has been upgraded to positive from stable, by agency Fitch Ratings.
Direct Line poised to cut 2,000 jobs despite surpassing cost-saving target
Direct Line Group is poised to cut a further 2,000 jobs as part of the next stage of its restructuring bid despite exceeding its cost-saving target.
Bollington targets niche motor trade growth with new recruit
Bollington Insurance Brokers has appointed Anita Jones as commercial account manager.
Xbroker moves for former QBE and Brit man Stones
Commercial underwriting specialist Xbroker has named former QBE and Brit man Matthew Stones as senior fleet underwriter.
Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
JLT Specialty voices concerns on unrated markets
JLT Specialty has raised concerns about solicitors placing professional indemnity (PI) insurance in unrated markets.
Quotall adds JM Glendinning's Houghton to board
E-trading broker platform Quotall has appointed Nick Houghton to its board as non-executive director.
Hiscox tackles technology claims with portfolio launch
Hiscox has responded to the growing number of breach of contract technology claims by launching a new technology insurance portfolio.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
CII in review of criteria for chartered firms
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is reviewing the standards and eligibility criteria for corporate chartered titles.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
Aviva cuts another 200 jobs
Aviva is set to close its Manchester bodily injury claims team in December in a move which would cost 200 jobs, it has been reported.