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Polaris renews imarket contract with IBM
imarket confirms that quotation volumes tripled on the previous year while new business volumes doubled.
Ecclesiastical appoints McNab as group casualty underwriter
New leader joins from QBE.
JLT takes on five senior recruits for construction division
Arrivals described as "market-leading practitioners".
Gallagher takes on Marsh director to head up Manchester branch
Consolidator has tasked Fairhurst with the integration of its two Manchester offices.
Former Brightside boss Banks behind van specialist launch
Broker has targeted 30,000 policy sales and £20m GWP in its first year.
UK General unveils slew of senior appointments
Specialist insurer believes schemes market offers "plenty of potential" for brokers.
Ageas UK head Watson named ABI motor committee chairman
Watson will assume the role in the New Year.
Devitt relaunches DealerCover
Product for motorcycle dealers has been revamped.
Bluefin swoops for Edinburgh-based PI broker
Broker states that further acquisitions are expected in due course.
JLT insists it has "put in place updated policies"
FCA-fined broker confirms systems and procedures were inadequate.
JLT fined £1.8m by FCA over bribery and corruption risks
Punishment handed down for “unacceptable” approach to bribery and corruption risks from overseas payments.
Oamps chief: It's "business as usual"
Howard Pearson confirms that the Lloyd's broker was not part of the IAG deal with Wesfarmers.
Broker Direct: Switch to Zenith from Axa was "amicable"
Broker Direct teamed with Axa for home insurance product more than three years ago.
Finch promotes trio to management roles
Broking director pays tribute to "outstanding candidates".
Hiscox restructures to create new UK and Europe business
Series of promotions as provider combines two units.
Canopius bought by Sompo for £594m
Deal with Japanese insurer confirmed after weekend of speculation.
Lark picks up £40,000 East Sussex-based broker book
Book consists of private client insurance, an estate case and commercial cases.
The Undercover Insurer Episode Three: Ian McManus, head of personal lines broker at Zurich Insurance, visits Coast
Zurich's head of personal lines broker, Ian McManus, has gone undercover to quiz the staff of niche specialist broker Coast.
Marsh in staff pension consultation
Broker insists it is "strongly committed" to providing staff with a competitive pension.
Open GI and Think Insure in three-year partnership
Broker adding new technology as part of growth strategy.
Broker Direct launches household product on SSP and CDL
Home Options offering was only previously available on the Open GI platform.
Bluefin subsidiary launches two new diving products
Bishop Skinner Marine looks to grow affinity partnerships.
Chaucer appoints new aviation boss as Chris Wood announces retirement
Outgoing aviation chief held the role for 15 years.
Competition Commission rules UK motor market is "not working well"
Office of Fair Trading referred the motor market to the commission back in September 2012.