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Upside down
New laws will turn the rules governing how personal lines brokers deal with consumers on their head, explains Stephen Netherway
Products: Autonet adds to its commercial range
Autonet Insurance has added to its commercial insurance range with the launch of shops and commercial let insurance products.
'Crash for cash' scams have left a gaping hole outside my flat
I'm afraid there's something I have to get off my chest.
Ocaso unveils new UK boss as Kitteridge ends 23-year stint
Spanish insurer Ocaso has unveiled Tim Stemp as general manager of its UK arm following the decision of Graham Kitteridge to reduce his day-to-day involvement.
Ace to open office in Aberdeen
Ace has announced it will open an office in Aberdeen before the end of 2012 which will be its 12th branch in the UK and Ireland.
UK General agrees six new schemes as part of growth bid
UK General has signed six new commercial schemes as the insurer continues its portfolio expansion.
Arag appoints to strengthen BTE team
Arag has appointed Chris French as broker account handler in its before the event sales team.
Profits stable at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has revealed the comparison site increased total revenue by 7% to £43.2m (H1 2011: £40.4m) in the first six months of 2012.
Collinson snaps up One Group to cut third-party costs
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has struck a deal to acquire claims and assistance handler One Group in a bid to reduce its third-party costs.
Whiplash fraudsters handed suspended sentences
Two men who made bogus claims for whiplash injuries suffered in a road traffic collision they were not even involved in have been handed suspended prison terms.
Zurich Private Clients claims team in CII success
All seven members of Zurich Private Clients’ claims team have achieved a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification.
'Crash for cash' fraud ring smashed in Liverpool
A ‘crash for cash' fraud ring which operated in South Liverpool has been smashed, saving an estimated £1m in fraudulent pay-outs.
QBE signals "new beginning" with Birmingham expansion
QBE has signalled a "new beginning" for its recently integrated team by announcing the expansion of its Birmingham office.
Axa Assistance takes intermediary chief from L&G
Axa Assistance UK has appointed Adam Smith as sales director from Legal & General Insurance (L&G) where he was head of intermediary accounts.
Action group calls for Aviva resignations
The Norwich Union Policyholders Action Group has called for the resignation of four Aviva directors in on-going pressure over performance and pay at the insurer.
Direct Line ends private equity talks ahead of float
RBS is poised to reveal details of the flotation of Direct Line in a matter of weeks having ended talks with potential private equity investors, according to reports.
Time to sign up to Prince’s Trust football tournament
The Prince’s Trust has called on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the youth charity’s fundraising football tournament.
Harvey retires from Lorega
Malcolm Harvey has retired from the roles of director and chairman at Lorega.
Silly season
So here we are again, in the midst of silly season.
Unite slams Aviva for its "silent jobs cull"
Britain's biggest trade union has slammed Aviva for its "silent jobs cull" following the insurer's announcement that 800 jobs could be at risk.
MMA moves to strengthen regional focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the south of the UK while Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the same role for the north of the country.
Aviva may cut 800 jobs
Aviva may cut 800 jobs across its life and general insurance units by the end of the year.
1st Central chases growth with Allianz appointment
1st Central Insurance has appointed Andy James as group marketing director.
Co-op hails performance in face of summer flooding
The Co-op Insurance has weathered the effects of the June flood claims to post a £22m turnaround in its post-tax profits.