Insurer
Junction strikes five-year RAC deal
Junction has agreed a five-year deal with the RAC to continue managing motor insurance for new and existing customers.
Groupama extends fleet range
Groupama Insurances has extended its range of Optima Small Fleet products - making them available for up to 30 vehicles.
Biba defends claims research
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has defended its handling of the research which claimed insurers had become stricter at paying claims.
Aon Risk Solutions goes to US arm for new director
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Erica White as executive director of its insurance company practice.
FSA confirms BBA talks about potential PPI deadline
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) confirmed it has been approached by the British Bankers' Association (BBA) about a potential payment insurance (PPI) complaint deadline.
ABI slams Biba’s claims research
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has waded into the debate surrounding research by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) alleging that insurers were becoming stricter on paying claims.
Aviva hits out at Biba comments
Aviva has refuted comments made by Graeme Trudgill, head of corporate affairs at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association on BBC Breakfast television.
ABI at odds with Biba over FSCS funding model
The Association of British Insurers has broken ranks and labelled the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding model "an unhelpful step backwards".
Biba gives "cautious welcome" to FSA proposals
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has given a "cautious welcome" to the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) funding model.
Legal & General names Diane Buckley as GI boss
Legal & General (L&G) has named Diane Buckley as managing director general insurance as part of a string of senior promotions.
FSA consults on FSCS funding model
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed new funding rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
The Co-operative appoints new MD from within
The Co-operative Insurance has appointed Mark Summerfield as managing director.
CDL makes two senior swoops
CDL has unveiled former Alec Finch employee Kevin Brook as senior client relationship manager.
Sterling recruits in-house lawyer
Sterling Insurance Group has unveiled Catherine May as in-house lawyer within its property & liability claims team.
Teen ghost broker handed 12-month sentence
A teenager who tried to sell worthless vehicle insurance policies has been given a 12-month conditional discharge at City of London Magistrates.
Law firm issues mis-selling warning after FSA guidance
A leading law firm has warned firms to be "extremely careful" in designing sales incentives following the guidance issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Professionalism: Promoting chartered status online can help win business
Digital technology can hold huge benefits for brokers, especially when they have chartered status to promote, a marketing expert has said.
FSA in talks with banks over PPI claims deadline
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is reported to be in talks with the banking industry to set a deadline for customers being able to claim for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
FSA publishes mis-selling and incentive scheme guidance
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published final guidance in a move to help firms avoid creating and running incentive schemes that "drive mis-selling".
Young women drivers impacted by EU gender directive
Women drivers aged between 17 and 20 saw motor premiums increase by an average of 16.4% between September and December 2012.
RSA launches crime policy to tackle "ongoing threat"
RSA has launched a new commercial crime protection policy designed to provide companies with "peace of mind" against ongoing threats.
Simply Business reveals rebrand
Simply Business has rebranded in a bid to reflect the online broker's "continued confidence" in challenging the traditional insurance industry.
Ex-Deacon chief to head up new JLT real estate team
JLT Specialty has appointed Penny Jepson as manager of its new residential real estate offering.
Lembit Opik tells brokers to be "less risk averse"
Politician Lembit Opik has urged Lloyd's brokers to be "less risk averse" and instead encourage mavericks to work in insurance.