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News Analysis - Gender equality: Ensuring equality
Emmanuel Kenning asks if the insurance industry should be congratulating or chastising itself over its equal pay record between the sexes.
Jelf revamp
Barton rings the changes at Jelf
Tactica Premium Finance enters administration
Chris Laughton and Steve Smith of chartered accountants Mercer & Hole were today appointed as joint administrators of Tactica Premium Finance.
Exeter Friendly launches new family brand
Exeter Friendly has launched a new insurance brand, Exeter Family Friendly.
More than 400 firms left without solicitors' PI cover after deadline
The Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA) has received 409 applications from firms requesting entrance into the assigned risk pool (ARP) on the professional indemnity renewal deadline of 1 October.
Biba announces 2011 conference theme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that 'Opportunities in Adversity' will be the theme for its 2011 conference and exhibition to be held at Manchester Central on 11 and 12 May 2011.
CCV acquires four businesses
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has announced the acquisition of four businesses during September, adding over £10m worth of gross written premium (GWP) and bringing its total number of acquisitions so far in 2010 to nine.
Dual confirms hire of Tim Grant
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed its appointment of Tim Grant as head of e-business.
Pruhealth's buyout threatens end to PMI's reigning duopoly
The stranglehold that Axa PPP and Bupa hold over the private medical insurance (PMI) market could be loosened, following Pruhealth's acquisition of Standard Life Health (SLH).
Marsh announces aggressive network growth ambition
Marsh has claimed its network division will be a top three player by 2013 despite the departure of ProBroker head, Bruce Fertnig, and market rumours of limited insurer appetite.
Construction industry appeals to insurers for immediate help
Brokers are demanding that the insurance industry "step up to the plate" to aid the struggling construction sector.
Westfield absorbs tax increase and holds rates firm
Westfield Health has announced it will not immediately pass on the 1% rise in insurance premium tax (IPT) to policyholders - a decision set to cost the not-for-profit health insurance provider an estimated £530,000 per year.
Product launches: Solicitors' PI for SMEs unveiled
St Mary Underwriting has launched a new solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) insurance offering for small to medium-sized (SME) solicitor firms.
Oamps director resigns
A senior director of Reigate-based Oamps UK Insurance Brokers has resigned.
LV denies market charge of 'massaging' motor results
LV has hit back at persistent market speculation surrounding the health of its motor business.
Brit recommends buyout deal to shareholders
Brit Insurance has moved a step closer to selling the business after revealing it expects to recommend a buyout offer by Apollo Management and CVC Capital Partners to its shareholders.
Reward for efficiency required
There is no incentive for accident management companies to perform efficiently and the market requires legislation or a new product in order for it to perform acceptably.
Ink hopes facility launch will fill solicitors' PI hole
Ink Underwriting Agencies has stated its intention to seize a "sizeable chunk" of the solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) market following the launch of a new facility.
Axa withdraws personal lines business from Westinsure
Axa has confirmed that its personal lines intermediary business has exited the Westinsure broker network and that all preferential commission rates for that book have ceased.
James Hallam undergoes a 'lucky' rebrand
The holding company of James Hallam Insurance Brokers has undergone a rebrand as the group positions itself to make further investments in the broking market.
Stonebridge poaches Bridle staff
Stonebridge Corporate Insurance Solutions has staked a claim to the Southampton market with a raid on rival firm Bridle Insurance Brokers.
Bluefin selected as SPL broker
Bluefin is to target further sporting business north of the border after being appointed by the Scottish Premier League (SPL) as its nominated insurance broker.
Social media users could face rise in home premiums
Aggregators are divided over whether social networkers could see their home insurance premiums rise.