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Helphire disposes of jewellery claims companies
The Loss Management Group (LMG) has acquired Guild Claims Service and The Guild of Valuers and Jewellers from Helphire Group.
Amlin nabs Zurich property team
Amlin has expanded its UK property team with the arrival of a team of five underwriters from Zurich.
Junction renews Post Office deal
Junction has entered into a five-year contract with Post Office Financial Services to provide home and motor insurance.
DAS expands City underwriting team
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has announced the expansion and relocation of its London office to accommodate a dedicated City underwriting team.
IGI creates broker role
IGI Group has created and filled a new senior position as a result of an ongoing strategic review of its operations.
Insurance must adapt to changing migrant demographic
More insurance and other financial policies that apply across Europe's national boundaries must be developed over the next five decades, as large migrant groups join the over fifties as a major market for insurance and other financial services products,…
Insurance Age weekly news update
This week, Jessica Pothering reviews the lead broking news headlines: Fortis Insurance reports a strong market position; Biba negotiates a special FSA fee payment scheme for members; Zurich releases its financial results; and ex-Allianz commercial…
Heath appoints Birmingham head
Heath Lambert has recruited Mark Williams to run its recently opened Birmingham-based commercial business.
Insurance Age weekly news update
This week, Jessica Pothering reviews the lead broking news headlines: Fortis Insurance reports a str...
Comparethemarket adds to home insurance panel
Comparethemarket.com has announced the addition of seven new brands to its home insurance price comparison service.
Broker Direct makes fourth acquisition
Broker Direct has completed the acquisition of Scunthorpe-based Barry Fenton Insurance Brokers.
Property rates to remain stagnant
Property rates could remain stagnant or even decrease in Q2 according to Aon despite recent positivity about rate increases.
Bluefin makes further inroads in Cumbria
Bluefin Insurance Services has acquired the general insurance business of Lakeland Insurance Advisers.
Aviva aims to provide slicker web service
Aviva has launched a new website for brokers and online trading platform, Fast Trade.
Fortis future appears secure
Following the general meeting of shareholders of Fortis SA/NV and Fortis N.V the UK branch of the general and life insurer will remain part of Fortis Insurance International, which itself remains part of the Fortis Holding Company.
FSA fee payment scheme set for Biba members
The British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) has negotiated a special instalment plan for its members to pay the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) fees and levies. It will partner with specialist scheme provider, Premium Credit.
Groupama bolsters counter-fraud capabilities
Groupama Insurances has stepped up its counter-fraud efforts at a time when fraudulent activity has been on the rise and an there has been increased focus on cost control across the insurance sector.
Ex-Allianz commercial manager launches start-up
Allianz's former commercial manager Lloyd Hanks has launched a new lead-generation and marketing service for brokers called Origin.
Hastings Direct announces significant expansion plans
Hastings Direct is planning to invest in a series of brand new High Street shops.
Appointment at Cunningham Lindsey UK
Cunningham Lindsey UK has recruited David Aiston and Mark Dobson to its board as director of busines...
Appointment at Higos Insurance Services
Higos Insurance Services has made David Brown its finance director. Brown has fifteen years' experie...
Appointment at Zenith Insurance
Zenith Insurance has taken on Peter Austin as that company's new chief executive officer. ...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has appointed Chris Withers as trading manager. Withers was formerly a regional direct...