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Hamilton and Sportscover confirm takeover deal
Insurer to take over Sportscover’s managing agent and Lloyd’s broker.
Taylor joins Atrium
New recruit to work on property book.
Brokerbility to expand in Scotland
The network plans to double its business in the country by January 2015.
Aon votes through $5bn share buyback programme
New powers in addition to ongoing $1.1bn programme.
FCA review prompts firms to commit to improving complaints handling
Regulator identifies areas requiring further improvement.
Markel launches emerging risks products
The two products include cover for cyber risks.
TEn Insurance now owned by employees
Firm says completing the move to employee-ownership trust will benefit all staff.
Hiscox teams with broker on cycle product
Butterworth Spengler works with insurer to develop cycle insurance product.
Dual adds two in PI focus
Bonnington and Holt join Hyperion’s underwriting arm.
Brightside takes Gardner from Lloyds TSB
New recruit to underwrite home insurance as broker targets “key growth area” for 2015.
Insurers fail to tap UK SME market
Study finds SMEs prefer dealing with brokers and intermediaries.
GS Group hires two ahead of expansion push
Broker targets business in North-East Scotland.
FCA warns brokers on financial crime risk
Regulator carried out review which shows bribery and corruption risk not managed effectively.
EPG launches new Lloyd's broker
Shepherd Compello to target specialist services such as marine cargo.
Miller targets insurance for membership and affinity schemes
Three staff recruited by the broker will arrange cover from London.
Autonet appoints Way as new director of operations
Way brings 25 years' experience to the role including at Ageas.
Jailed 'ghost broker' ordered to pay back nearly £50,000
Fraudster to pay back money made through motor insurance scam.
Broker Expo 2014: Biba prepares for the challenges of 2015
Organisation will launch its manifesto for the new year at the Houses of Parliament.
Broker Expo 2014: ‘Use social media to reach customers’, says Hiscox
Insurer calls on brokers to use online data and social media to get ahead in the market.
Broker Expo 2014: Brokers call for greater unity in insurance
Panelist at Broker Expo 2014 urged insurance market to unite on issues such as transparency and regulation.
Willis takes Aubert from AIG
Nicolas Aubert to become CEO of Willis UK Insurance.
IIG rolls out new trackside cover
Facility for contractors comes ahead of start of work on HS2.
Aviva to close Belfast claims centre
Thirty jobs will be cut from the insurer's Belfast office.
Axa unveils ‘big data’ tool for brokers
Insurer says new offering will be particularly strong in mid-market.