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Arag appoints to strengthen BTE team
Arag has appointed Chris French as broker account handler in its before the event sales team.
Profits stable at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has revealed the comparison site increased total revenue by 7% to £43.2m (H1 2011: £40.4m) in the first six months of 2012.
Collinson snaps up One Group to cut third-party costs
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has struck a deal to acquire claims and assistance handler One Group in a bid to reduce its third-party costs.
Carole Nash reveals robust 2011 profits despite "economic squeeze"
Carole Nash has posted rising pre-tax profits and turnover for the year ended 31 December.
On-going woes for Towergate’s network division
The divisional breakdown of Towergate’s half-year figures has revealed that income and earnings for its network division have fallen again.
Towergate delivers rising Ebitda and reduced losses
Towergate Insurance has revealed a 5% increase in Ebitda to £80.6m for the first six months of the year from £76.7m in the same period of 2011.
Whiplash fraudsters handed suspended sentences
Two men who made bogus claims for whiplash injuries suffered in a road traffic collision they were not even involved in have been handed suspended prison terms.
Zurich Private Clients claims team in CII success
All seven members of Zurich Private Clients’ claims team have achieved a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification.
'Crash for cash' fraud ring smashed in Liverpool
A ‘crash for cash' fraud ring which operated in South Liverpool has been smashed, saving an estimated £1m in fraudulent pay-outs.
QBE signals "new beginning" with Birmingham expansion
QBE has signalled a "new beginning" for its recently integrated team by announcing the expansion of its Birmingham office.
Axa Assistance takes intermediary chief from L&G
Axa Assistance UK has appointed Adam Smith as sales director from Legal & General Insurance (L&G) where he was head of intermediary accounts.
Lockton moves to strengthen financial risk division
Lockton has appointed two associates to its financial risk division from A J Gallagher.
Kwik-Fit Financial Services closes Birmingham centre
Kwik-Fit Financial Services has confirmed the closure of its Birmingham centre as of Friday 31 August with the loss of nearly 170 jobs at the company.
1 Answer takes on first apprentices
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed the appointment of its first ever apprentices with three joining the firm for a minimum two-year term.
Action group calls for Aviva resignations
The Norwich Union Policyholders Action Group has called for the resignation of four Aviva directors in on-going pressure over performance and pay at the insurer.
Direct Line ends private equity talks ahead of float
RBS is poised to reveal details of the flotation of Direct Line in a matter of weeks having ended talks with potential private equity investors, according to reports.
Time to sign up to Prince’s Trust football tournament
The Prince’s Trust has called on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the youth charity’s fundraising football tournament.
Harvey retires from Lorega
Malcolm Harvey has retired from the roles of director and chairman at Lorega.
Nexus MGA launches new broker portal
Nexus Underwriting Management has launched an online broker portal in conjunction with global systems integrator Salmon.
Marsh targets mid-size and smaller firms with PI appointments
Marsh has targeted mid-size and smaller firms in the professional indemnity (PI) market with a trio of appointments and a promotion.
Unite slams Aviva for its "silent jobs cull"
Britain's biggest trade union has slammed Aviva for its "silent jobs cull" following the insurer's announcement that 800 jobs could be at risk.
MMA moves to strengthen regional focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the south of the UK while Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the same role for the north of the country.
Chase Templeton swoops for Perfect Health
Chase Templeton has set its sights on breaking the £100m premium income barrier following its acquisition of private medical insurance (PMI) specialists Perfect Health.
Aviva may cut 800 jobs
Aviva may cut 800 jobs across its life and general insurance units by the end of the year.