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Axa prosecutes fraudster following claim
Private prosecution sees man sentenced to three years (suspended for two) following fraudulent personal injury claim.
Two new senior hires at Ecclesiastical
Tony Hutchins joins from Axa and Paul Messer joins from Allianz.
Aviva confident of growth in 2015, says Bayles
Insurer has implemented painful changes and now believes it can turn its attention to increasing market share.
LV chief O’Roarke hails commercial profitability
Insurer’s commercial COR set to be sub 100% for first time ever.
Broker GWP dips slightly at LV
Insurer reveals rise in commercial insurance premiums.
UK General extends Ireland business
Provider also appoints Nicola Sumner as director of insurance.
Coleman's new MD seeks to build on "most successful" year
Steven Risk and Jonathan Mayo promoted to managing directors after John Eldridge left the company.
Towers Watson warns of "bubbling cauldron of issues" in motor market
Big data, telematics and driverless cars all have the potential to shape motor insurance.
Alps expands legal expenses cover
Provider doubles turnover limit.
Coleman appoints two managing directors
Steven Risk and Jonathan Mayo join the board.
Broker Network names five new members
Towergate-owned business claims best month since 2012 for new members.
Cobalt Underwriting expands capacity with AIG deal
Companies enter a partnership to deliver Shariah-compliant commercial insurance.
QBE retains Jelf SME PI account
Insurer signs up for another three years.
LV to offer broker course in the south
Evolve gives brokers a blueprint on how to run their businesses.
State of the broking sector
Brokers have mixed opinions on insurers, but many wish the providers cared more about building relationships.
Gallagher confirms UK retail executive team members
Broker also creates three area managing director roles as part of executive team.
Home insurance profitability could end in 2015, warns EY
Ernst & Young says the pattern of severe weather over the last decade means bleak outlook for next year.
Biba modifies promotional video for members
Brokers can use video on their websites, social media or personalise it with logos and voiceover.
Axa launches professional indemnity product
The e-traded product is designed for SMEs.
Home insurance rates fall but motor rises
AA's index shows first rise in car insurance rates since early 2012.
Fitch warns of uncertainty at Towergate after Hodges’ departure
Ratings specialists flag that time to taken to appoint new CEO could impact strategy.
Nick Pay leaves MD role at Kerry London
Imogen Coggan and Mike Coulbert to lead broker following Pay’s resignation.
Zenith launches telematics policy
The product offers mileage-based cover and monitors driving behaviour.
High Court finds in favour of Bluefin
Judge decides the Financial Ombudsman Service was wrong to consider a claim against Bluefin