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New insurance MD for Barclays
Barclays has appointed Kieran Murphy to the role of managing director of Barclays Insurance for the bank's UK retail business.
PPI meeting hopes to quash bad blood in industry
A meeting has been scheduled between the old payment protection insurance (PPI) market and the long term income protection market.
Latest insurer signs up to Aldermanbury Declaration
Sterling Insurance has signed up to the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) Aldermanbury Declaration.
HNW broker MWA opens Liverpool office
Mercury West Associates (MWA) has opened its first North of England branch in the city of Liverpool.
Allianz continues roll out of household range to brokers
Allianz Retail has launched its Clear household range on Acturis, forming the next stage of its product roll out to brokers.
Brit appoints professional risks portfolio manager from within
Brit Insurance has appointed Daniel Mitchell as UK portfolio manager, professional risks.
New directive on insurance intermediaries: a serious warning against excessive regulations from Brussels
The new Intermediaries Directive (IMD2), coming less than a decade after the implementation of IMDI, will re-shape the entire regulatory environment for insurance distribution in each of the 27 EU member states.
Insurance Age blog: Calm down dear?
David Cameron shocked the Commons at Prime Minister's Question Time this week when he shouted "Calm down dear" to shadow Treasury chief secretary, Labour MP Angela Eagle.
RSA buys Oak Underwriting
RSA has confirmed the acquisition of Oak Underwriting for an undisclosed sum.
Legal change to EL could stop e-trading in its tracks
A change to employers’ liability (EL) insurance could make it impossible for brokers to process policies online for at least the next year.
FOS rules that volcano claim comes under 'poor weather conditions'
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has refused to refer a travel insurance dispute on whether last year's volcanic ash cloud was the result of "poor weather conditions" to the court as a test case.
Aspen confirms appointment of former RSA Scotland chief
Aspen Insurance has confirmed Annie Watson will take on the role of general manager Scotland, at Aspen Risk Management.
Radical product intervention could stifle choice, warns ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for a balanced approach by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on product regulation that reflects the diversity of retail financial services markets in the UK.
FSCS may hold insurers liable for PPI fines
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that it could pursue recoveries from insurers who permitted failed credit brokers to act as their agents.
Job losses at Equity Red Star
Equity Red Star, the UK arm of Insurance Australia Group, is set to make redundancies with up to 185 staff at risk, our sister title Post has revealed.
Insurance Age blog: Referral fees and the ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) hasn’t been shy in demanding an end to the use of referral fees. It seems that every chance that presents itself, from the news that Jackson’s reforms would be implemented in full to any news regarding the cost…
Next head rolls at Axa Commercial
Head of specialist markets at Axa Commercial, Mike Phillips, has become the latest member of senior management to leave the business.
Clutterbuck steps up to fill Moylan's shoes at Allianz
Allianz has announced that Neil Clutterbuck is to take on the role of director, underwriting and technical, for Allianz Commercial, following the retirement of Geoff Moylan.
NIG boosts Leeds office
NIG has made three senior appointments at its Leeds office.
Allianz rolls out PI to the regions
Allianz Commercial has teamed up with fellow Allianz Group member, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), to launch a Professional Indemnity (PI) solution to the UK provincial broker market.
Brokers say Hector's departure is a major loss for Axa
Brokers have reacted with disappointment to the news that distribution director Keith Hector has left Axa Commercial Lines.
RSA expands SME e-trading proposition
RSA has announced the expansion of its e-Promise team designed to support brokers online trading with the insurer.
Distribution director out at Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has confirmed the expected departure of distribution director Keith Hector.
UK General creates new MD role as part of restructure
Michael Warren has been appointed to the new role of managing director of UK General Insurance Group.