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British Airways cabin crew vote for strike, but no date set, and negotiations still in play
Insurance brokers will receive a flurry of calls as 81% of British Airways' cabin crew Unite members voted for strike action over changes to pay and employment conditions
Motorists are focused on insurance savings, says poll
A third of British motorists would like to save on their car insurance this year according to a poll conducted by Be Wiser Insurance
QBE boosts Manchester office
QBE European Operations has appointed Simon Smith as property underwriter in its Manchester office.
Arista makes underwriting appointment for South East
CEO Charles Earle promotes Anothony Foulds to take responsibility for property, liability and motor business in South East
Torus announces $185m equity investment boost
Torus has announced an additional equity investment of $185m (£120m) to support the expansion of its specialty insurance and reinsurance businesses.
Aviva warns of vacant property rise
A new study by the Local Data Company shows that retail property vacancy rates across Britain rose 2% in the past six months of last year to 12%, with some towns seeing as much as 24% of its shops lying empty.
Sterling launches new product following broker consultation
Sterling Insurance has announced the launch of its new Executive Business product.
Groupama's UK profits more than halved
Groupama’s results for 2009 reveal combined profitability for the UK operations (before tax and amortization) has fallen to £14.1m (2008: £30.1m)
Axa UK's GI earnings tumble
Axa's total general insurance (GI) and health underlying earnings in the UK and Ireland have fallen 63% to £90m in 2009, compared to £244m in 2008.
Ace raids RBS for travel director
Ace European Group has announced the appointment of Chris Price to the newly created role of regional director of travel insurance for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Unemployment fell in last three months of 2009 but 2.8 million are 'underemployed'
Total unemployment was down 3,000 between October and December last year.
PB Week: Our most important asset?
It's at this time of year that the invitations arrive asking me, as a representative of the Chartered Insurance Institute, to be a speaker at trade conferences and exhibitions.
Groupama announces talent drive
Groupama Insurances is implementing a three year talent plan and has appointed Jordan O'Connor in the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager to drive the initiative.
MMA relaunches broker website
MMA revamps Broker Online website including a customer facing broker search.
Sterling partners with Legal & General
Sterling Insurance Company has been chosen as a Legal & General Network partner, offering home insurance to its high net worth clients.
UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in January
Following the return to 17.5% VAT in January, inflation rose to 3.5% meaning the governor of the Bank of England needs to write a letter to the Chancellor.
QBE appoints new motor chief
QBE European Operations has announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of Motor Fleet Portfolio Manager within its motor division.
Confused.com's new index shows car insurance premiums are on the rise
Confused.com and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index which has revealed an average price increase of 12.7% in 2009.
Brit Insurance appoints chief information officer
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Ian Powell to the newly-created role of chief information officer.
Survey shows insurers are delivering on motor claims
A motor claims survey, conducted amongst customers of 15 of the UK’s leading motor insurers, found that 87% were satisfied with the service received during their claim
Groupama hires new head of commercial underwriting
Groupama Insurances has appointed Dawn Dillaway in the newly created role of head of commercial underwriting.
Money Expert names Autonet as preferred provider
Autonet Insurance Group has teamed up with Money Expert to provide van insurance solutions to its users
Chaucer raids Groupama for e-commerce chief
Chaucer Insurance, the UK division of Chaucer Holdings, has appointed Ken Hutchinson as head of e-commerce.
Ex-Ink directors set sail with MGA
MGA Ink's founders Keith Syrett and Philip Thomas are setting-up MGA Thames Underwriting to tap the contractors' market from 1 March.