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New COO for Aon
Former Prudential man tasked with driving operational improvement at broking giant
Fortis UK reports rise in GWP
Barry Smith, CEO, Fortis UK, said he is confident the insurer is well positioned for further growth in 2010
APC makes appointment in a bid to capture SME D&O market online
New underwriter joins from the Navigator's Syndicate at Lloyd's
Ellis: consultation over BNIB offices
Retail arm of Broker Network could shut 13 branches
Broker EXPO on film
Who has been the most influential figure in the general insurance sector in the last 12 months and why? And have aggregators had a detrimental or positive impact on the industry?
Broker EXPO 2009 hits record figures
Demand from delegates and exhibitors leads to new venue decision for 2010
Senior board member at Brightside downplays Jelf link
Bristol broker seemingly not interested in local rival
QBE to dispose of personal lines motor account
Book represents about 10% of overall motor account
Aon boosts marine team
Jayne Ward has joined Aon from RSA Marine
Ex-CII director's firm to close
The venture, which was spearheaded by Peter Knowles, has been impacted by the slump in the housing market
JLT says it is on track to meet 2009 financial objectives
The company said performance for the third quarter of this year is in line with expectations
Unemployment rate slowing
Smallest increase in unemployment figures since May 2008.
FSA reviews annual fees approach
The Financial Services Authority says it wants to "enhance fairness and transparency" for annual fees
Allianz profits up but no underwriting profit so far this year
Allianz Q3 results show a £173.3m profit but £100m of reserve releases
LBIA elects deputy president
Diane Jenkins has been elected as deputy president
Lloyds Banking Group axes 1,190 insurance roles
The move is part of a shake-up which will result in about 5,000 roles being cut across the business
Aviva announces corporate ambition
New division is set to take on 50 new staff by the end of 2010
Heath Lambert expands Admiral partnership
It will be the sole provider for new Diamond product for women
Liberty loses director of underwriting
Tom Corfield departs after 11 years to pursue new challenges
Igo4 expands senior team
The company has hired former Kwik Fit employee Ross Brown
AA Insurance advances into commercial lines
In a deal with Moorhouse, the insurer targets SMEs, tradesmen and the construction industry
Groupama HQ relocates
It has resulted in about 25 jobs being moved outside the capital
Beazley GWP is up 45%
The company says it is on track to achieve a 90% combined ratio
IIB teams up with Questgates
Questgates will supply valuation services to members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers