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Bollington makes another North West acquisition
The Bollington Group has acquired Greystone Insurance Services, the Manchester-based commercial insurance specialist, as part of its ongoing growth strategy in the North West.
CII to define the industry RDR framework
The CII has launched the first of its position papers on the future landscape of the financial services industry, in response to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
Assurant Solutions acquires Centrepoint Insurance
Assurant Solutions, a specialist in creating, underwriting and administering niche insurance protection products, has acquired Centrepoint Insurance Services(Centrepoint), a leading distributor of buildings and contents (B&C) and mortgage payment…
Sainsbury’s offers 'massive' discount on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, with a further 10% discount if customers buy online.
Broker Network acquires 21st member
Broker Network Group has completed the acquisition of commercial insurance brokers Priestley and Partners (Insurance) Brokers (PPIB) - the twenty-first acquisition to be made by the Group.
Motor insurance premiums not yet hit by impact of floods
The June floods had little effect on motor insurance premiums in the direct market during quarter three, according Experian, the global information solutions company.
Non-disclosure campaign sees rise in critical illness payments
Norwich Union has announced an 11% increase in critical illness payments since 2005, following a series of initiatives to drive down non-disclosure. According to the insurer’s latest Critical Insurance Claims Report, 80% of 2006 CI claims were paid,…
Capita and Bankhall join forces to create unique advisor platform
IFA support services organisation, Bankhall and independent platform provider, Capita Enabler, have launched a service for Bankhall members.
Cobra Holdings encouraged by maiden interium results
Cobra Holdings, the UK-based retail and wholesale insurance broking group, has reported its maiden interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2007.
BJIC joins Broker Network
BJIC Ltd (Brian Johnston (Insurance Consultants) Limited) has joined Broker Network.
Young blasted over speech
One of the world's largest brokers has attacked the chief executive of the Environment Agency follow...
Ri3k unveils third system for Lloyd's
Following the release of IBM's broker-insurer messaging service at Lloyd's, RI3K has teamed up with ...
Brokerbility signs four more
Broking group Brokerbility has signed up four brokers as it attempts to hit its £400m target by the ...
Appointment at St. Paul Travelers
St. Paul Travelers has appointed Trevor Meadowcroft to its professional risks team as a professional...
Appointment at TL Risk Solutions
Paul Harrison has joined TL Risk Solutions as a business development consultant for the professions ...
Appointment at Perkins Slade
Perkins Slade has promoted Mark Ford to the post of associate director. He has been at the company s...
Carbon neutral call centres
Callstream has called for more brokers to prove their green credentials and allow call centre employ...
Appointment at Financial Ombudsman Service
Lord Hunt, partner and chairman of the financial services division at Beachcroft LLP, has been appoi...
Brokers see double at The Brewery
South Essex Insurance Brokers and Fresh Insurance both did the double at this year's UK Broker Award...
Appointment at Aon Corporation
Aon Corporation has taken on Hamish Roberts as global practice leader for its power business. ...
Open GI broker clinics
Nationwide product clinics are being hosted by Open GI this month in an attempt to help brokers make...
Biba launches medical malpractice scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a medical malpractice scheme for its members...
Provident Insurance increases distribution network
Halifax-based Provident Insurance has made a selection of motor products available over the Acturis ...
Appointment at Carole Nash
Former Co-Operative Financial Services marketing director David Newman has been named as the new man...