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PI Protect takes on ex-Hiscox specialist
Professional Indemnity Protect (PI Protect) has appointed Denise Mercer as underwriting manager reporting to head of underwriting, William Hall.
Towergate's Hodges "not against" buying rival network in 2013
Towergate’s CEO Mark Hodges has reiterated the consolidator’s stance on potentially acquiring a rival network in 2013.
Chubb looks to strengthen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Chubb has expanded Paddy Mettler's role as Ireland country and business development manager to include strategic business development for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Towergate sees first quarter profits fall
Towergate has reported a 2% drop in operating earnings to £33.8m for the first quarter of 2013, from £34.6m in the first three months of 2012.
Romero confirms North East expansion with new branch
Romero Insurance Brokers has opened an office in Stockton, its fourth in total.
Arista launches commercial home builders scheme with Kent broker
Arista Insurance has launched a national scheme for commercial home builders with Maidstone-based MPW insurance brokers.
UK motor premiums to fall again in 2013, says Deloitte
UK motor insurance premiums are likely to fall further over the next 12 months, Deloitte has warned.
Hastings Insurance planning stake sale
Hastings Insurance Group is considering selling a minority stake in the business, according to reports.
Towergate swoops for former BGL man
Towergate Insurance has unveiled former BGL and Capita man Derek Henry as group carrier relationship director.
Aspen hires Manchester chief
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Paul Lee as general manager for its business in the North of England.
Allianz's Torrance "content" with Q1 results as liability remains a concern
Allianz’s UK chief executive has praised the insurer’s "encouraging" first quarter results.
Equity slashes 200 jobs in broker-only switch
Equity Insurance confirmed that 200 jobs will be lost as it pulls back from the personal accident markets in order to refocus on specialist motor classes.
Allianz reports improved GWP, profit and COR for Q1
Allianz Insurance has reported gross written premium (GWP) of £506.6m for Q1 2013.
Over 100 jobs at risk at Equity, claims report
The Financial Times has reported that the buyers of Equity Insurance are getting ready to “wind down or dispose” of large parts of the business, putting over 100 jobs at risk.
Markerstudy on verge of four broker buys
Markerstudy Group has signed four non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to buy brokers.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance confirms Glasgow opening
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has opened the doors of its new Glasgow office - the provider's first in Scotland.
BIBAFever Episode Three: Man Versus Biba – the ultimate conference food challenge
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena wraps up, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive coverage with #BIBAFever.
CFC fronts up cyber crime with Biba product launch
CFC has launched a redesigned cyber policy in a bid to tackle the "changing landscape" of cyber risk.
Zurich's UK GI COR and profits improve while GWP falls by 3%
Zurich’s UK general insurance business has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 96.5% for the first three months of 2013.
Amlin UK reports £10m jump in GWP as motor fleet shows "particular improvement"
Amlin UK has reported a £10m increase in gross written premium (GWP) for the first four months of 2013.
Aviva's UK COR worsens as net written premiums fall by 5%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for its UK general insurance business in the first quarter of 2013.
Biba 2013: Axa launches trio of new products as part of personal lines revamp
Axa has launched three new personal lines products at the 2013 British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference.
Biba 2013: Steve White delivers strong message to FCA's Wheatley
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association's (Biba) 2013 conference has heard from new CEO, Steve White, in his inaugural speech.