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Zurich forges ahead with bold hikes in personal motor rates
Zurich's decision to implement blanket rate increases on its private motor book has exposed the diversity in strategy among the leading composite insurers in this arena
QBE takes to the road to rally property interest
QBE is to make a renewed effort to win broker business through a nationwide road show as it develops its strategy to become a top five property insurer
Santander urges mortgage brokers to tap into insurance
Bank Santander, through its brand Abbey for Intermediaries, has encouraged mortgage brokers to "exploit" the general insurance market, cutting premium levels in the home insurance sector in order to secure market share
Primary General merger sees departure of Taylor
Simon Taylor, sales and marketing director at Primary General, is to leave the company ahead of the merger with Longhawk
O2 sets its sights on travel insurance market
Telecoms company O2, in partnership with Mondial Assistance, is poised to expand into the travel insurance sector
Motor hikes smash index
Car insurance premiums have risen by a record amount, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index
Jackson review deals blow to legal expenses
The proposals contained in Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs could, if implemented, revolutionise the legal expenses market and have a devastating impact on the after-the-event (ATE) market
Osborne sets out plans for a more balanced economy
Shadow chancellor says economy is unbalanced under Gordon Brown
First Assist joins with Home & Protect in ASU deal
First Assist Insurance Services has been appointed by Home & Protect to provide a suite of accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) products.
AFL Insurance brokers appoint new aviation chief
AFL Insurance Brokers has appointed Eddy Dawson as aviation practice leader to its broking team.
Former AIG senior vice president joins Wesleyan board
Wesleyan Assurance Society, the financial services specialist for doctors, dentists, lawyers and teachers, appointed Phil Green to its non-executive board of directors with immediate effect
Biba welcomes new associate member
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed Harris Balcombe, insurance claims specialists, into associate membership
Consumer bill heralds industry boost
A proposed change in legislation to protect consumers could be good news for the public, insurers and brokers, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Bollington buys Romero's SME motor book
Bollington Insurance Brokers has purchased Romero Insurance Brokers' book of small to medium motor trade business
QBE report is a wake up for brokers
One third of SMEs interested in buying insurance direct; not many seeking advice.
Aon raids competitors for aviation team
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
The Insurance Partnership opens Scottish office
Hull-based broker moves north of the border
PowerPlace unveils exclusive range of NIG products
PowerPlace has announced that insurer NIG has chosen it as the platform from which to launch its new range of Tradesman Insurance and Professional Insurance products.
Kwik Fit survey reveals strength of people's attachment to their cars
Most people would not give up their cars even if public transport in their area was improved, according to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit Insurance.
Lancashire Holdings appoints chairman of energy
Lancashire Holdings have taken Len Messenger from Zurich Global Energy to be chairman of energy for the company’s UK operating subsidiary, Lancashire Insurance Company.
FSA confirms plan for publishing information on firms’ complaints handling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today confirmed that it will require firms to publish information on how they handle complaints, to help people see how firms are performing in this important area and to drive up complaints handling standards…
Unemployment up across Europe
Unemployment in the eurozone rose to 10% in December according to the latest labour market statistics published by Eurostat this morning.