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Ex-CII director's firm to close
The venture, which was spearheaded by Peter Knowles, has been impacted by the slump in the housing market
JLT says it is on track to meet 2009 financial objectives
The company said performance for the third quarter of this year is in line with expectations
Unemployment rate slowing
Smallest increase in unemployment figures since May 2008.
FSA reviews annual fees approach
The Financial Services Authority says it wants to "enhance fairness and transparency" for annual fees
Allianz profits up but no underwriting profit so far this year
Allianz Q3 results show a £173.3m profit but £100m of reserve releases
LBIA elects deputy president
Diane Jenkins has been elected as deputy president
Lloyds Banking Group axes 1,190 insurance roles
The move is part of a shake-up which will result in about 5,000 roles being cut across the business
Aviva announces corporate ambition
New division is set to take on 50 new staff by the end of 2010
Heath Lambert expands Admiral partnership
It will be the sole provider for new Diamond product for women
Liberty loses director of underwriting
Tom Corfield departs after 11 years to pursue new challenges
Igo4 expands senior team
The company has hired former Kwik Fit employee Ross Brown
AA Insurance advances into commercial lines
In a deal with Moorhouse, the insurer targets SMEs, tradesmen and the construction industry
Groupama HQ relocates
It has resulted in about 25 jobs being moved outside the capital
Beazley GWP is up 45%
The company says it is on track to achieve a 90% combined ratio
IIB teams up with Questgates
Questgates will supply valuation services to members of the Institute of Insurance Brokers
Hiscox premium income increases
The insurer has reported an increase in groww written premium in its London Market and UK operations
Market first for Brit Insurance
First two way contractual agreement via the Lloyd’s Exchange platform
Motor product promises greater flexibility
Aviva's new product aimed at small motor traders
Mayer to leave UK at year's end
It has been another busy month in the world of insurance, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
New motor appointment for QBE
Former MD of Driving Services UK will focus on motor fleet risk management
RSA sees commercial book suffer
But personal lines make up some of the shortfall
Appointments bolster Dual team
Liz Hanlon one of three to join Dual's Focus team
RBS to close Finsure
About 80 jobs will be affected
THB merges risk operations
The company's four risk management businesses have merged together under a new brand