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JLT in talks to buy wealth management company
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group is in talks to buy the Iimia Wealth Management division from Midas Capital.
Transactor announces new broker tool
Transactor Global Solutions to develop new toolset to manage renewals and re-solicitation.
Brit prepares for Peter Burrows' retirement
Brit group CEO Dane Douetil implements management restructure in UK division ahead of planned 2010 retirement
RBS commercial motor manager moves to LV
Paul Miles will adopt the role when Jim Lee retires in the new year
Aggregators cause too much confusion for consumers, says Defaqto
Mike Powell, insight analyst for general insurance at Defaqto, predicts an "aggregator crunch" in next two years
QBE strengthens PI team
Nicola Marshall appointed as senior underwriter
Bike Team wins partnership deal
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents appoints Bike Team as broker partner
Randall sells stake in Brokerbility
Founder of broker group 'moves upstairs' and secures succession
Clements to open London office
It will be the American company's first European office
Brightside in £20m fundraising
Paul Chase-Gardener, chief executive of Brightside, said it represents a significant step forward
LFC Insurance director leaves to take on charity role
Andy Thorn will be replaced by Mike Hall
Willis hires new MD
Michiel Bakker will be responsible for developing Willis Capital Markets and Advisory unit in Europe
FSA bans brokers for lying about criminal conviction
Brothers Faraz Ahmed Siddique and Waqas Ahmed Siddique have been banned
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Digital version of Insurance Age's first issue now available
AIG UK rebrand complete
UK arm of troubled American insurer rolls out Chartis UK brand
Aviva and Barclays extend contract
Igal Mayer, chief executive, Aviva UK general insurance, said the company is delighted with the deal
Property and casualty rates to fall by 10%, says Marsh
Mr Pritchard, head of placement for Marsh UK's large corporate accounts, predicts that motor rates will remain flat but that D&O rates will fall
NIG future uncertain as RBS confirms insurance sale plan
Rumours of disposal strategy start circulating the market
Motor insurance industry set to make £1bn underwriting loss, claims Deloitte
Deloitte predicts that industry will make losses in 2009 and 2010
SME bosses risk legal action over 'office antics', warns Hiscox
According to research, 70% of SME bosses are 'unconcerned' about the threat of legal action
Aon Benfield marks one year anniversary
Company said it has generated more than $100m (£60.8m) in new business in last 12 months
JLT acquires HSBC Insurance Brokers business
Dominic Burke, chief executive of JLT, said the acquisition of HSBC Actuaries and Consultants creates exciting opportunities for growth
Lark signs white label deal with mortgage advisers
John Charcol offering Lark's insurance services to clients
Aviva joins Keychoice panel
John Kennedy, director of personal lines at Aviva, said independent brokers are "key" to its future success