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QBE report is a wake up for brokers
One third of SMEs interested in buying insurance direct; not many seeking advice.
Aon raids competitors for aviation team
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
The Insurance Partnership opens Scottish office
Hull-based broker moves north of the border
PowerPlace unveils exclusive range of NIG products
PowerPlace has announced that insurer NIG has chosen it as the platform from which to launch its new range of Tradesman Insurance and Professional Insurance products.
Kwik Fit survey reveals strength of people's attachment to their cars
Most people would not give up their cars even if public transport in their area was improved, according to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit Insurance.
Lancashire Holdings appoints chairman of energy
Lancashire Holdings have taken Len Messenger from Zurich Global Energy to be chairman of energy for the company’s UK operating subsidiary, Lancashire Insurance Company.
FSA confirms plan for publishing information on firms’ complaints handling
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today confirmed that it will require firms to publish information on how they handle complaints, to help people see how firms are performing in this important area and to drive up complaints handling standards…
Unemployment up across Europe
Unemployment in the eurozone rose to 10% in December according to the latest labour market statistics published by Eurostat this morning.
Rolfe quits UK General
UK General Insurance has announced CEO, Tim Rolfe, will be leaving the group for family reasons at the end of March 2010
BGL hires HSBC underwriter to manage brand development
BGL Group has appointed Nik Hobson as a senior manager for panel development
Biba welcomes Government signposting proposals
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the new policy statement from the Government's equality office which aim to ensure that customers can obtain cover
New travel underwriting chief joins Axa from RBSI
Axa Insurance has announced that David Vincent has joined the company as head of travel underwriting for the personal lines intermediated business
Central raids nationals for Glasgow operation
Central Insurance Services has announced several key appointments to its newly-opened Glasgow office
Hiscox director passes away
The board of Hiscox has announced with great sadness the death of Sir Mervyn Pedelty, senior independent director, and chairman of the remuneration and nomination committee
Investing in the Profession: An interview with . . Sandy Scott, CII
PB's group editor in chief Ant Gould talks to Sandy Scott, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute about the opportunities chartered status presents for the broking sector.
FSA fines Sett Valley Insurance Services and partners
The Financial Services Authority has levied fines totalling £49,000 on a Derbyshire-based Sett Valley Insurance Services and its two partners Leslie Lugsden and John Hargreaves
FSA focuses on governance standards
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today issued a consultation paper (CP) on effective governance standards within firms
RSA extends key motor repair contracts
RSA has extended motor repair contracts with DWS Bodyworks and Nationwide Crash Repair Centres
Chubb launches enhances broker website
Chubb Insurance has announced the launch of its newly enhanced broker website - Masterpiece24 - which for the first time has been designed to allow brokers to quote and bind high net worth cover online
Ewen Gilmour appointed as LMA representative on XIS board
Ewen Gilmour has been appointed as the Lloyd's Market Association's (LMA) representative on the board of Xchanging Ins-sure (XIS) as non-executive director
Aon wins Nestle deal
Aon has been appointed broker for Nestle on a mixture of classes in what is reportedly a long-term deal, Insurance Age's sister title Reinsurance has learnt
THB Group to hit the acquisition trail
THB Group chief executive, Frank Murphy, has expressed his satisfaction at the company's 2009 results despite flat trading, describing it as a credible performance in a continuing soft market
Bluefin outsources motor claims to WNS Assistance
Bluefin has appointed WNS Assistance to outsource claims management for personal lines motor business
Car insurance premiums rise by record amount
Car insurance premiums have risen by a record amount, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index