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Fusion develops DAS legal expenses cover
Fusion Insurance has announced several enhancements to its legal expenses cover with its partner DAS for both clients and brokers.
SRA says ARP is working
Despite criticism from the insurance industry, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said its new enforcement measures for the Assigned Risks Pool (ARP), have started to show signs of success.
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Zurich cuts 240 roles on return to direct market
Zurich has announced that it is planning to return to the direct insurance market in the UK later this year in a strategic partnership with its subsidiary Endsleigh.
Brown joins RSA board
RSA has appointed Adrian Brown to its board as an executive director.
MGA issues 30 day notice on its waste business
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has issued a 30 days notice of cancellation to brokers on all existing waste and recycling policies, Insurance Age has learnt.
Aviva fills commercial director post
Aviva’s UK chief risk officer has been lined up to take over the vacant commercial director role in November.
Rural targets 5% market share with two new schemes
Rural Insurance has launched delegated authority schemes for two Northern Ireland brokers, including Autoline Insurance Group.
National insurance fraud register launched
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has provided further detail on the national insurance fraud register to be fully operational by early 2012.
Fraud register gets go-ahead from ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has approved the Insurance Fraud Register and agreed to an industry-funded police unit dedicated to tackling organised crime.
Travelers creates two further senior underwriting roles
Travelers Insurance Company has appointed two new chief underwriting officers (CUO)to its UK business.
New Manchester manager for Dual
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the company’s national business unit in Manchester.
Moody's: Axa's referral fee stance could benefit the sector
Axa’s recent decision to no longer accept personal injury referral fees could benefit the sector as a whole according to credit ratings firm Moody’s.
Cost of motor insurance inquiry re-opened
The Transport Committee has agreed to re-open its inquiry into the cost of motor insurance, in the light of further concerns about the rising cost of premiums.
Bulletin from Bordeaux: Axa’s global chief sees UK market hardening
In his third special report from Axa's media conference in Bordeaux, Emmanuel Kenning reports on UK commercial market hardening and Axa's global prospects.
Editor’s letter – July 2011
“As a broker, it must be pretty galling to see a small desert rodent with a ridiculous accent representing an industry that is worth billions”
Products: Groupama claims a first with fully online commercial combined product
Groupama has labelled its new product, Optima Business Plus, the market’s first fully online, multi-section commercial combined product.
Products: Aviva returns to telematics with motor fleet product
Aviva has announced its partial re-entry into the telematics arena with a new motor fleet offering.
Products: Insurers ready for Olympic opportunity
As London 2012 fast approaches, insurers are looking towards how they can capitalise on the influx of tourists flooding London for the Olympics.
Products: Allianz and Axa launch commercial motor add-ons
Both Allianz and Axa have launched motor add on offerings in an attempt to court broker favour in the commercial motor arena.
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Products: C&A Mackie and Garratts link up to provide cover for 1,000 driving instructors
Preston-based insurance broker Garratts has teamed up with C&A Mackie to provide a scheme to cover driving instructors.
Balance of power
While many brokers believe commercial will outperform personal over the next year, insurers are still investing in personal lines.
Review: Protecting the protectors
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