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Beazley acquires affinity business team
Beazley has bought-in the team that underwrites the Lloyd’s Small Business Consortium in a move designed to increase access to the book of enhancement and affinity business.
Commercial Express unveils new contractors product
Commercial Express has launched a new product designed for small and medium contractors.
Chartered status: where does it come from?
The idea of a company or institution being chartered holds a lot of clout, deriving as it does from the concept of a Royal Charter.
Arc Legal expands presence in Northern Ireland
Arc Legal Assistance has partnered with Open + Direct to provide its Northern Ireland customers with family legal protection products.
APC unveils new business development chief for the North
APC has appointed Neil Jenkinson as its northern region business development manager.
QBE to close Reading office
QBE is to close its office in Reading as part of a reorganisation of its relationship management structure for brokers and clients in the South of England.
Aviva adds two products to e-trading platform
Aviva has added mini-fleet and professional indemnity (PI) to Fast Trade, its online e-trading platform.
FSA calls for feedback in consultation on journey to FCA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the ‘Journey to the FCA’ - a paper setting out how the new regulator will operate with a consultation period now open until 14 December.
New UK commercial finance director at RSA
RSA has appointed Mark Laughton as its new finance director for UK commercial.
AA brands removal of tax disk insurance check 'absurd'
The AA has branded the DVLA’s proposed removal of the insurance check when car owners apply for a tax disk as “absurd”.
Third party injury claims up despite fall in reported motor accidents
The frequency of third party injury (TPI) claims arising out of motor accidents increased by 6% in 2011, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Groupama builds household team
Groupama has targeted growth in its niche household broker business by expanding its underwriting capability.
Biba announces theme for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has selected Meeting the Growth Challenge as the theme for its 2013 conference.
Arista adds to online trading capability
Arista Insurance has upgraded its online trading capabilities to offer brokers full functionality across its product range.
Hastings shakes up management team
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Gary Hoffman as group CEO.
IFB says brokers have "vital role" to play in tackling fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has identified brokers as having a "vital role" to play in tackling fraud.
Brit nabs Atrium finance director
Brit Group has snapped up Atrium's Andrew Baddeley as chief financial officer.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.
'Crash for cash' fraudster who left victims "cheated and violated" jailed
A ‘crash for cash' fraudster who left his victims feeling "cheated and violated" has been jailed for 21 months and ordered to repay £7,250.
Chartered status helps "tip the scales" for new business
Securing chartered status can help "tip the scales" in favour of winning and retaining new business.
One in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office to leave
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
CFC adds ex-HSBC Insurance chief to board
CFC has appointed former HSBC Insurance Brokers CEO Philip Gregory to its board as non-executive director.
Video: A choice based on expertise and value
Is sufficient focus given to the expertise and value provided by an insurer, and does it figure highly enough when the choice of underwriter is made?
Das appoints two regional underwriters
Das has made a double appointment in a bid to expand its regional underwriting teams.