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Marsh to axe jobs in Dublin
Marsh Ireland is transferring its finance function to the UK in a move which is set to result in 20 job cuts in the Irish capital
RSA's new MNW offering to go direct
The insurer has launched a new enhanced online MNW offering to brokers before making it available direct through More Than
Most brokers have to battle harder to secure claims pay outs, says Biba
New research also reveals that more than 90% of brokers secure an increased payment on a claim following an initial lower offer from insurers
AA Insurance warns motor premiums could rise if new proposals given green light
The broker is concerned about plans to allow police to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving
New underwriting director for Ecclesiastical
An internal promotion for Paul Bloxham
Allianz reports fall in operating profit
Pre-tax IFRS operating profit has dropped 6.1% to £88.3m for the first half of 2009 while GWP climbs 2.9% to £825m
APC has its sights set on Europe
A new director and move into London signal expansion
Broker Direct launches online retail comparison product
Zurich and Brit policies now sit side-by-side for brokers
Hiscox reveals goal to provide schemes for 50,000 SMEs
Three year plan kicks off with new pest control scheme
Marsh launches new trade credit insurance service
The service is designed to help organisations stabilise or improve credit limits issued by insurers
Lloyd's hails first Exchange message
Miller and Aspen Re are first to utilise system
France and Germany climb out of recession
Two of Europe's biggest countries see a 0.3% growth in GDP in the second quarter of 2009
Insurer competition keeps solicitors' PI costs flat, say Marsh
Marsh said professional indemnity premiums will remain flat for larger firms but that small and medium sized solicitors face challenging conditions
Motor fleet rate increases on the way
Aon's prediction of Q3 rise hints at hardening market
IFA takes on insurance with Broker Network member
IFA works with Devizes to cross-sell
Kevin Sinclair makes direct move to Coversure
The new underwriting director will be the latest addition to the group
Jelf appoints divisional MD
Martin Bowles is to head up its wealth management division
Hubbard to join board of directors
UK General Insurance claims it has already started to deliver
Builders warned not to cut corners
Developers’ policies could be at risk
Study reveals record levels of customer satisfaction
Findings may reflect shift in insurers’ attitude
RSA makes senior appointment
Former Scottish Widows man lands UK COO role
KGM’s review of Scotland reveals changing climate
Rates adjusted to reflect social change
H&R Insurance makes local acquisition
Aberdeen-based broker buys insurance book of Campbell & McConnachie
Mike Slack leaves Biba board
Biba announces latest change to board