Insurer
Appointment at Aon Risk Services
Aon Risk Services has promoted two new members to its northern leadership team in Chris Dale, who be...
Appointment at GAB Robins
GAB Robins has recruited Paul Bowyer as its claims management director in the UK. Bowyer joins GAB R...
Carrick Neill & Co and Hancock General Insurance Services become Giles latest acquisitions
Edinburgh-based Carrick Neill & Co and Welsh broker Hancock General Insurance Services have become t...
Is the bubble bursting?
Over the past couple of months, the trade press has reported that consolidators are cutting back on ...
NU sees a niche future for brokers
A stronger focus on niche insurance could increase brokers' income, according to Norwich Union (NU)....
July
Endsleigh confirmed plans to close its entire branch network just weeks after it had entered into co...
Cash converters
With consolidators tightening their purse strings and scaling back their operations, will they be able to meet the pressures of the economic climate head on or should they look elsewhere to invest? Sarah Hills reports
Alive and kicking
Many in the Norwich market claim business in the area is healthy, with local brokers proud of their strong relationships with insurers and customers alike. This month's discussion explores its unique trading features and how one insurer has helped to…
Hiscox calls on brokers to cater for UK's thriving entrepreneurial spirit
Brokers need to meet the demands of small business owners if they are to better understand the drive...
The quick and the dead
Cover Networks
MYI sets up in Cheltenham
International loss adjuster, MYI, has opened a Cheltenham office, a further boost to its UK operation.
FSCS contains costs, according to annual report
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) improved its service to consumers while cutting its costs during 2007/08, according to its annual report out today.
Phil Bird to head Groupama UK Claims team
Groupama Insurances has appointed Phil Bird, currently non-motor and SME underwriting director at the insurer, to the position of claims director.
Hastings and Equity Direct close regional centres
Hastings and Equity Direct has revealed that, subject to consultation, it will close two of its five contact centres, one in Manchester and one in Leicester.
Equity acquires in Suffolk
Equity Insurance Group has expanded its presence in East Anglia through the acquisition of Mildenhall broker, Kents Insurance Brokers.
Giles makes surprise return to Scotland
Giles Insurance Brokers has completed the acquisition of independent insurance broker, Edinburgh-based Carrick Neill & Co.
Credit crunch could lead to greater holiday risks
More than half of British holidaymakers (51%) said that travel insurance could fall off their list when planning their holiday this year as they feel the pinch of the credit crunch, according to new research out today.
Deakin and Kitson - Playing the efficiency game
Andrew Tjaardstra meets two key players for Norwich Union in the broker market. John Kitson and Janice Deakin have been at the epicentre of the changes in broking over the last three years and, despite more responsibility across the group, they are…
Daulby Read - Turning back the years
Daulby Read
Economic outlook - SMEs ignored despite downturn
Brokers' voices are not being heard by the government, writes Marcus Alcock
Norwich Union suspends policy indefinitely
Norwich Union has indefinitely suspended its pay-as-you-drive insurance, admitting that it had decid...
NU and Zurich admit job losses are on the cards
Two of the largest UK insurers have announced plans to streamline their business, which has resulted...
Giles continues expansion in Wales
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the successful completion of its first Newport acquisition, Hancock General Insurance Services.
Giles branches out in Wales
Giles Insurance Brokers has acquired Welsh insurance firm, Paul Murphy Insurance Services.