Insurer
Covea announces senior promotion double
Covea Insurance has unveiled a senior promotion double with Chris Withers confirmed as commercial lines distribution head and Liam Casserley as schemes broker manager.
Insurance fraud up six-fold on 2006
Insurance fraud has increased by more than 600% between 2006 and 2012, Experian has found.
Evolution promotes Upton to group CEO role
Evolution Group has promoted Paul Upton to the role of group chief executive officer (CEO), as a part of a string of internal moves.
Expertise Live Video: D&O under discussion
The first Expertise Live event of 2013, in association with Zurich, was held in Birmingham where broker experts focused on the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability insurance market.
Zurich retains chartered insurer status
Zurich has achieved chartered insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) across its general insurance operations for the second year running.
Newcastle United star punished for driving without insurance
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to driving without insurance.
ECIC to expand product line with new warranty underwriting chief
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has appointed Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Allianz launches online SME trading system
Allianz Commercial has launched a new full-cycle business platform which will allow brokers to trade completely online.
Schemes Masterclass video: Essential information on growing your business
In discussion with Insurance Age’s editor, Emmanuel Kenning, Ecclesiastical’s Frank Woods addresses the need to plan for schemes success and outlines the pitfalls faced by those new to the market and those with years of experience.
Liberty Mutual appoints new Manchester branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed Scott Taylor as manager of its Manchester branch.
Looking fabulous in yellow – just what is going on at Aviva?
Losing Janice Deakin to Gallaghers is a body blow to Aviva and their relationship with brokers. No matter how they try to dress it up.
False motor trade policy applications on the rise
Insurance fraudsters are using motor trade road risks policies to avoid paying the correct premium for their risk, motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Professionalism: More talk about chartered status needed
There should be more communication about the benefits of chartered status across the insurance industry, according to Ageas' distribution and development director, Chris Dobson.
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
APC targets regional broker business with London Market launch
APC has launched a London market broking team focused on placing risks for regional brokers that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities.
Market reacts to Aviva and Willis Networks split
Network pressures symptomatic of insurer scrutiny on profitability, say brokers
In-depth: Battling for schemes success
Getting a scheme off the ground can be a tough challenge, but with the right preparation and backing from a supportive provider, schemes can be very lucrative for brokers, writes Caitlin Morrison
In-depth: Sticking with schemes
More brokers than ever are trying their hands at schemes, but even those with experience have to avoid the pitfalls on the path to success, explains Andrew Pearce
Ageas and NewLaw announce tie-up
Ageas UK has partnered with NewLaw Solicitors to form Ageas Law LLP.
Gallagher Heath lands Brightside double
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has raided Brightside Group for two new recruits in a move designed to "drive forward" its expansion plans within UK schemes and affinities.
Bluefin names former Towergate man as interim CFO
Bluefin Insurance has named former Towergate man Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer to replace the outgoing Robert Organ.
RSA's Lee and Brown enjoy pay rises in 2013
RSA group CEO Simon Lee's base salary has increased by 3%, to £824,000 from £800,000.
PwC confirms new London Market insurance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc) has named Jim Bichard as London Market insurance leader.