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Beazley expands political violence cover to regional offices
Beazley has made its political violence cover, developed at Lloyd’s, available across the UK.
FCA complaints fall in H1 2013 as GI grievances grow by 16,000
Consumer complaints reported by financial services firms to the regulator fell by 500,000 between the second half of 2012 and the first half of 2013.
FCA's decision to name firms under investigation slated as "unfair"
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) decision to name firms under investigation has been criticised as "calculated to gain publicity".
Open GI goes to Arthur J Gallagher for new recruit
Open GI has appointed a new account manager for the South East.
Car premiums drop to lowest level since March 2010
Average comprehensive premiums fell by 3.9% during the third quarter of 2013, culminating in an overall fall of nearly 14% over the last 12 months down to a national average of £652.
L&G to cut 600 roles
Legal & General is to cut around 600 jobs and has entered into consultation with employee representatives and the Unite union.
FCA to name firms under investigation
The regulator has confirmed that it will now name firms under investigation.
Canopius makes double move in growth drive
Canopius Group has appointed Grant Elliott as head of business development and promoted Sally Coryn to head of corporate development.
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More than 10% of law firms opted for unrated PI cover
More than 10% of law firms opted to place their professional indemnity (PI) insurance with an unrated insurer, a survey has found.
Alan Boswell wins chartered status as GWP passes £50m
Alan Boswell Group has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Alto posts loss of £578,000 for first 15 months in business
Alto Insurance Group has reported a loss of £578,543 for the 15 months to March 2013.
LV launches online cover notes in commercial
LV has launched commercial lines online cover notes that brokers can download and print off.
Axa introduces real-time pricing for brokers
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has started the roll-out of insurer hosted pricing for brokers in its motor personal lines portfolio.
L&G enters race to buy Co-op's GI arm
Legal & General has joined the race to buy the Co-operative Group's general insurance (GI) arm, it has been reported.
IMD II labelled a "low priority"
The Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) II proposal has been described as a "low priority".
Liberty Mutual grows UK and Ireland business by a third
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has reported a 33% increase in its UK and Ireland commercial operation gross written premium (GWP).
Peter Staddon joins MGAA as MD
The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA) has appointed Peter Staddon as its first managing director, effective from 1 November.
Sterling in household policy renovation
Sterling Insurance has overhauled its main household insurance policies.
Zurich's Wainwright and Wing to retire after combined 78 years' service
Zurich's Gary Wainwright and Pete Wing are set to retire after amassing a combined 78 years of experience at the insurer.
Kerry London returns to profit
Kerry London Group has reported a profit of £525,807 for 2012.
Brightside's Holman: departure is amicable
Martyn Holman has described his upcoming departure from Brightside Group as an amicable split.
New compliance firm aims to be "one-stop shop"
A new regulatory consulting firm has launched this month to act as a "first-choice" advisor and "one-stop shop" on regulation and compliance issues for firms in general insurance and legal services.
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