Management
Ace appoints president
Ace UK has announced the appointment of Matthew Shaw as president, Ace Global Markets (AGM) and active underwriter for Syndicate 2488.
Bartlett raids Aon for client relationship director
Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group has announced that Richard Taylor has joined their head office in Leeds as client relationship director.
RBS to restructure insurance arm ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is in the process of deciding who will act as an adviser on the restructure of its insurance division in preparation for selling the business.
Insurance premium increases cited by ONS as inflation falls
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that inflation fell to 3.2% in June. The year-on-year rise in consumer prices index which excludes mortgage costs was down from 3.4% in May.
Data quality: Staying in charge of your data
If the Financial Services Authority has concerns over the accuracy of your data processing, it might demand that you implement a new system as well as impose significant fines, writes Ian Singer.
Bluefin confirms raid on Aon's property team
Bluefin Insurance Services has confirmed that Keith Burnham will head up its real estate team following his departure from Aon.
CBG confirms Darcy's exit
CBG has confirmed the departure of director of insurance operations, Stephen Darcy.
CBG's Stephen Darcy believed to have left the business
Executive director of insurance broking operations at CBG Group Stephen Darcy has left the company, Insurance Age understands.
L&G creates insurance sales and marketing role
Legal & General has announced the appointment of Gary Pickering to the new role of sales & marketing director for its general insurance business.
FSA announces senior departure following shake-up plans
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that Mark Norris, chief operating officer and managing director, has decided to leave the organisation to seek fresh challenges and opportunities.
Reportage - Innovation: Innovate to accumulate
Having the courage to do something different can sometimes be difficult as a lack of time and resources can hold businesses back. Mike Butler shares 10 ways to encourage and deliver innovation
Risk management/claims: Stress on a par with accidents in hindering productivity at work
Four out of five (79%) European managers are concerned about work-related stress - making it as important a productivity problem as workplace accidents.
Risk management/claims: South West dominates safest place to rent list
The south west of England experiences the lowest levels of rented accommodation burglary, according to new research by Endsleigh Let.
Endorphin launch backs SMEs with consolidator alternative
Layton Blackham founder, Chris Blackham, has formed a boutique investment house to offer brokers a "realistic financial alternative to the consolidator route".
Lloyds to axe 650 jobs
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the cuts as part of a "number of changes within its retail, insurance and group operations divisions".
Ace completes regional management team
Ace has appointed Jon Houghton to the role of regional manager corporate risks, southern region.
Evolution grows Midlands team
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Rachael O’Neil as business development executive with responsibility for developing the Midlands area.
Aviva raids RBSI for retail chief
Aviva has announced the appointment of Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
Former Jelf director joins UK General
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann as national schemes sales manager for the group, reporting to director of sales John Bibby.
Axa completes sale of UK life business
Axa UK has confirmed the sale of the majority of its life business to Resolution for £2.75bn but has stressed that it has no plans to pull out of the UK wholesale.
Willis makes senior appointment
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Michael Neborak as executive vice president and group chief financial officer.
Emergency Budget 2010: Corporation tax to be cut, IPT to increase, VAT to rise to 20%
The Chancellor George Osborne has today given his Emergency Budget.
Report shows insolvency rate falling
The rate of business insolvencies in May fell to its lowest point since January 2010, according to the latest Insolvency Index from Experian.
Moorhouse launches first start-up broker
Welsh broker Moorhouse is set to launch its first business under Moorhouse Enterprise, a subsidiary set up to support the next generation of broker start-ups.