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QBE integrates RMS teams
QBE has announced it has integrated its Risk Management Services (RMS) teams as it looks to boost its relationship with clients and brokers.
Ex-Insurance Age editor Martin Friel joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed former Insurance Age editor, Martin Friel, as head of media strategy with immediate effect.
Aviva quashes Willis Networks split speculation
Aviva and Willis Networks have both rubbished rumours that the two companies are to end their relationship.
Ex-Axa boss faces six-months gardening leave
Former Axa Personal Lines chief executive Steve Hardy has reportedly been put on gardening leave for six months.
Cobra extends offer deadline again
Cobra has extended the deadline for its takeover offer for the fifth time.
Social media insurance? No, thanks.
Social media insurance is the new market the industry will apparently soon be embracing, according to research from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
1 Answer steps closer to 100 members target
1 Answer Network has increased its membership to 83 brokers.
Allianz unveils new underwriting manager in property and three ATE appointments
Allianz Commercial has appointed former RSA underwriter John Dunn as its new underwriting manager, property.
NIG recruits underwriting chief in Scotland
NIG has appointed Neil Bowen as area underwriting manager (Scotland) with responsibility for underwriting across its commercial book.
Canopius swoops for Brit Insurance underwriting director
Canopius Group has appointed Paul Dilley as head of underwriting, UK retail.
Claims companies shoulder blame for high motor insurance
More than 50% of UK drivers blame the cost of motor insurance on claims companies and injury lawyers, according to a survey published today.
South West rural insurer wins chartered status
Cornish Mutual has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Aviva in redundancy talks with regional staff
Aviva is beginning talks with staff over the possibility of job losses, as it moves forward with its regional restructure.
Hemel-based broker snaps up book from local rival
Hemel Hempstead-based broker Advanced Insurance Consultants (AIC) has acquired the book of business from ALH Insurance, for an undisclosed sum.
CMC lands PPI contract with 'leading' financial institution
Claims management company (CMC) RiIG has won a contract to handle payment protection insurance claims for a financial institution.
Three in four people contacted by "nuisance" CMCs
More than 75% of people have been targeted by claims management companies, a survey by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has found.
Lloyd's of London chief calls for Eurozone fiscal union
The chief executive of Lloyd's of London has urged European leaders to move towards creating a fiscal union across the Eurozone or risk further damaging UK economic confidence.
Equity rolls out mini fleet product
Equity Red Star has launched SME Protect, a mini fleet product targeting family run businesses and small enterprises operating fleets with two to ten cars or commercial vehicles.
New overseas treatment PMI product unveiled
Passport2Health has launched a private medical insurance (PMI) product to enable policyholders to undergo treatment abroad.
Brit sells to RiverStone
Brit Group has agreed to sell Brit Insurance Limited (BIL), its Financial Services Authority regulated insurance company, to run-off specialists RiverStone Group.
Aviva strikes Keychoice deal
Keychoice and Aviva have agreed to extend their personal lines deal and branch into SME commercial lines together.
Allianz warns that RSA judgment could push motor costs higher
Allianz has warned that a High Court decision on the RSA repair model could add 25% to motor repair bills.
Zurich aims to improve visibility to small brokers
Zurich is renewing its commitment to smaller regional brokers, recruiting 16 new sales executives who will be responsible for looking after around 2,000 brokers.
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