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Deakin promoted in NU reshuffle
Norwich Union has undergone a significant management reshuffle, with 30 directorial roles removed fr...
Entrepreneurs are key
It is a case of eat or be eaten for today's broker entrepreneur; a survival of the fittest regime in...
Christmas parties draw to an end
As the Christmas parties draw to an end, even though we are only at the beginning of December, one o...
The hottest insurance gossip
Polly has never been a massive fan of modern art, so when she was invited by Axa to the launch of it...
In a twist
Finding the perfect combination of private medical insurance can be confusing, especially regarding cancer cover. With increasing media hype over exactly what levels of cancer care and treatment the NHS covers, Kirstie Redford investigates the different…
Networks set to define future distribution model, says Kitson
The network model has finally come into its own, and will be the shape of distribution to come, acco...
Acturis celebrates as Dodd takes on business development position
Mike Dodd has re-emerged at Acturis, following market speculation regarding his resignation at Softw...
Keeping the spirit alive
The insurance industry has always struggled to attract fresh talent, and there are fears that consolidation in the market is dampening entrepreneurial spirit. However, is it all doom and gloom for the future of the market?
NU boss outlines strategic shift in bid for fresh business image
Norwich Union Insurance (NUI) has made significant strategic changes to its operating model, in an a...
Europa seals deal with iprism
Online small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) comparative quote facility iprism has substantially boosted its penetration into broker distribution via Europa’s network of 1,500 brokers.
Axa acquires broker marketing agency
Axa UK has announced its acquisition of marketing agency, Ignition NBS.
NU expand its property team into the regions
Norwich Union (NU) has expanded its property team by providing the largest number of regional consultants.
NU bolsters property team
Norwich Union (NU) has expanded its property team by providing what it claims is the largest number of regional consultants.
Renters are risking £50bn worth of belongings
Over two million British renters are putting an average of £23,195 worth of possessions at risk because they fail to take out home contents insurance, according to new research.
Pierre Lefèvre leaves Groupama Insurances for Italy
Pierre Lefèvre has been appointed as CEO of Groupama’s Italian subsidiary companies: Groupama Assicurazioni, Groupama Vita and the newly acquired Nuova Tirrena. Initially, Mr Lefèvre will be leading the project to merge the two operations to form what…
Norwich Union Insurance announces operational changes
Norwich Union (NU) Insurance has announced strategic changes to its operating model, designed to drive growth and improve service by making the most of its brands, distribution network and underwriting expertise.
Commission missing word from NU cost cuts
At an Aviva investor and analyst conference in New York last month, Igal Mayer, chief executive of N...
Cunningham Lindsey funds injection
Private equity fund manager Stone Point has agreed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Toronto-bas...
Clark Thomson gains chartered status
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers is the first major independent general insurance broker in Scotland ...
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The hottest insurance gossip
Polly was delighted to join Peter Hubbard and the rest of the Axa team for some champagne in the cit...
Research from the ABI
Insurance companies are uncovering and preventing fraudulent insurance claims worth more than £1m ev...
October
Oval acquired Sheffield-based Hart Owens, its second acquisition in the Sheffield region. Hart Owens...