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Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
Aviva slashes senior management following review
Aviva has made dozens of senior managers redundant in a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Industry backs OFT’s move to refer motor
OFT chief executive refers “dysfunctional” motor market to the Competition Commission
Brokers wait on Axa’s next move after Hardy’s shock departure
Amanda Blanc takes over personal lines as well as commercial after Steve Hardy steps down as CEO of Axa Personal Lines
Assurant extends product range to legal expenses
Assurant Intermediary has launched a new legal expenses policy.
Marsh reveals chairman of its global energy practice
Marsh has confirmed Andrew George as chairman of its global energy practice.
Aviva’s regional changes receive mixed reaction
Brokers split over insurer’s approach to regional broking structure
Market moves: Silly season for appointments
The summer ‘silly season’ is just around the corner, when pickings are thin for newspapers and trade magazines. However, in the run up, there has been no dearth of appointments with brokers seemingly hell-bent on outdoing each other in the recruitment…
Networks under scrutiny after major partnership breaks down
Future of networks questioned after Aviva splits from Broker Network
Amlin unveils senior management overhaul
Amlin has announced a senior management reshuffle within the group, with the changes taking effect from the beginning of July 2012.
Capita appoints new finance chief for general insurance
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Wayne Lewis as general insurance finance director.
Editor’s letter - July 2012
“Aviva, not content with changing its regional offering, again, has set tongues wagging with its abrupt departure from Broker Network”
Summer time
This summer will provide a rare moment of regulatory tranquility, says Jill Hambley
Reportage: Tale of the red tape
The increasing burden of regulation and the investigation into the sale of add-ons could make the next few years very uncomfortable for brokers, writes Martin Friel
Roundtable: Untapped market for brokers?
In a special round table event hosted by Insurance Age, brokers, legal professionals, loss adjustors and BLP Insurance met up to discuss the oft-overlooked issue of latent defects insurance. In a special new development, all online subscribers will…
Review: there's no place like home
HomeWorks: This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Products: Macmillan Sheikh launches electrical contractors scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched a scheme for electrical contractors and allied trades as part of its programme of commercial schemes development for the intermediary and direct markets.
Products: LFC teams up with Axa to launch professional indemnity product
LFC Insurance Group and LFC Shield have launched a new and exclusive professional indemnity facility with Axa Insurance.
Products: Equity Red Star launches product small fleets
Equity Red Star has launched SME Protect, a new mini-fleet product for family run businesses and small enterprises with fleets of two to 10 cars and/or commercial vehicles.
Product roundup: Motor market focuses on fleet
The UK motor fleet market enjoyed a bit of attention last month, with two market developments. Equity Red Star kicked things off, releasing SME Protect, its new mini-fleet product.
RSA reveals new sales director
RSA has pounced to appoint Owen Thomas as sales director within its reshaped Global Speciality Lines (GSL) division.
RSA and The Co-operative unveil motor recovery deal
RSA and The Co-operative Insurance have announced a bilateral agreement aimed at settling outstanding motor recoveries.
Fortune favours the brave
As the dust settles on a hectic first few weeks at Insurance Age it is clear to see that a common issue afflicts many brokers across the board.