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CII apprenticeship numbers exceed 1,000 in 2012
The number of new apprentices studying Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) units and qualifications exceeded 1,000 for the first time in 2012.
RSA director to leave in June
Chris Sime, sales and strategic relationships director, RSA UK & Europe, is to leave the insurer at the end of June 2013.
Allan Chapman & James launches enhanced media product
Allan Chapman & James has launched an updated media policy underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Ex-Swiftcover exec departs Axa marketing role
Axa’s Tina Shortle, marketing director for the direct and partnerships side of the business, has resigned.
Broker Apprentice Task Four: The schemes
This was a great task for the apprentices because it actually tested their imagination and their entrepreneurialism and it did so in a practical way.
Premium Credit swoops for former Aviva boss
Premium Credit has moved to appoint former Aviva boss Michael Phillips as head of major accounts and insurer relationships.
Purple unveils UK General as panel member
Purple Partnership has unveiled UK General as a new panel member, Insurance Age can reveal.
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Commercial COR unacceptable, says Aviva boss Spencer
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has branded the insurer’s commercial combined operating ratio (COR) as “unacceptable”.
UK Broker Summit 2013: The recession is over, delegates told
Delegates were welcomed to this year’s UK Broker Summit with the news that the recession is over.
Aviva UK GI delivers steady 98% COR amid 2013 pay freeze
Aviva delivered a steady UK combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for 2012 as the group confirmed that its executive directors would not receive any annual bonuses.
Direct Fleet goes to Cobra for new renewals manager
Direct Fleet Insurance has appointed Joanne Cassidy as renewals manager.
L&G GI reports GWP growth while profit and COR decline
Legal & General’s (L&G) general insurance (GI) division has reported gross written premium of £349m for 2012, up from the £304m reported in 2011.
Axa regaining brokers trust at Bolton NTC
Axa was losing business to other insurers before it restructured its Bolton branch as a national trading centre (NTC), according to Chris Maguire, manager of the NTC.
Admiral CEO warns of aggregator slowdown despite Confused profit
Confused.com recorded rising profits for the first time in four years as Admiral group CEO Henry Engelhardt admitted that the rate of aggregator growth was "slowing".
Admiral seeks to build "metaphorical skyscraper" as profits rise
Admiral has delivered a group pre-tax profit of £345m for 2012, up from £299m the year before.
Insurer view: Ditch the "old-boys' network" and get professional
Hiscox believes that brokers should stop relying on the "old boys' network" and instead strive for professionalism by securing chartered status.
CII unveils new claims faculty chairman
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has unveiled Ecclesiastical's claims and risk services director David Bonehill as its claims faculty board chairman.
PPI complaints soar as FOS cites 'unprecedented levels'
Lloyds TSB has topped the list of payment protection insurance (PPI) offenders in the second half of 2012, with 42,195 complaints.
ABI research into motor claims cost sees whiplash hit 20%
A new report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that personal injury costs now make up the largest proportion of motor insurance claims.
Biba strikes Toba template agreement
The Association of British Insurers (Biba) has agreed "a template" for terms of business agreements (Tobas) between brokers and insurers.
Four insurance companies win places on Sunday Times Top 100 list
Four insurance companies have made it into the 2013 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies List as the 25 Best Big Companies List was also revealed.
Insurance insolvencies remain in single figures
Research from Experian has revealed there were nine company insolvencies in the insurance sector in January 2013.
FSA regulatory inspections leap during 2012
Regulatory inspections of insurers for the first nine months of 2012 were up 38% on the total amount conducted for 2011, a survey has found.