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IFB strikes deal to "close net" on fraudsters
The insurance industry and local authorities have struck a deal to share information on known fraudsters.
Brightside partners with Asda
Brightside has partnered with Asda to manage the supermarket’s Asda Money car and home insurance offering.
Beazley unveils new broker relations chief
Beazley has appointed David Price to head the company’s broker relations activities in the London insurance market.
Aviva telematics leader moves to Nnable
Nnable has appointed Martin Otter as senior consultant to lead its telematics consulting practice.
AMII vents disappointment at Bupa PMI withdrawal
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has vented its disappointment that Bupa is pulling back from the broker channel for its private medical insurance (PMI) business.
Allianz Retail launches household product in Adrian Flux deal
Allianz Retail has made its Clear Household product available through Adrian Flux.
Open GI clinics worth five hours under new CII system
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) members attending Open GI’s product clinics will be able to claim up to five hours’ worth of continual professional development (CPD) from September 2012 onwards.
BLG adds to latent defects range with basement cover
Building and Land Guarantees (BLG) has further bolstered its latent defects range with the launch of Basement Shield.
CII targets future industry stars with educational sessions
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has set its sights on unearthing future prodigies with educational sessions.
Aviva recruiting in Ireland
Aviva is to recruit 220 new staff in Ireland.
Disposal of business units could result in Aviva share re-rate
Aviva's decision to cut its losses and leave 16 underperforming business segments could result in a share re-rate, analysts have predicted.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
FSCS reduced payouts by £188m in 2011/12
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) paid out £347m in compensation in the year 2011/2012.
New Aviva chief keen to learn from brokers
The new chief executive for UK and Ireland general insurance at Aviva, Robin Spencer, has admitted he needs to get up to speed in his relationships with brokers but said he was lucky to be inheriting a strong team in his new role.
British Insurance Awards winners announced
Bartlett & Company has been named Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2012.
Lorica opens new London branch
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened a new London office as it pursues its growth strategy.
Aviva shakes up senior management
Aviva has made several appointments in its senior management team, as well as restructuring the top level into three groups.
Aviva's new chairman reveals insurer will leave 16 segments
Aviva's new chairman John McFarlane has announced the insurer will leave 16 underperforming business segments in a bid to focus on higher returns.
Towergate finance restructuring continues
Towergate has confirmed the departure of Jonathan Walker, formerly integration director, and Tim Philip, former finance director.
In conversation with Zurich: Personal lines broking
Personal lines brokers have endured endless change in insurance distribution and survived – and they continue to do so.
RFIB snaps up divisional director for energy team
RFIB Group, the Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance broker, has swooped to appoint Richard Scott as divisional director in its energy team.
Brightside to help drive growth for Debenhams' motor offering
Brightside has launched a new car insurance offering in partnership with Debenhams.
MASS "disappointed" by bodily injury claims findings
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has said it is "very disappointed with, but not surprised" at the findings reported by The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Dorset-based broker targets expats with home cover
A Dorset-based broker has teamed up with a Gibraltar counterpart to offer expatriates home insurance for overseas properties.