News
S&P downgrades Groupama to BB junk status
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has downgraded Groupama S.A. to BB status from BBB- citing insignificant capital adequacy as being behind the move.
CII launches new London market qualification
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a new London market qualification designed to boost ability to carry out insurance or reinsurance-related research.
Towergate snaps up Dorset-based Broker Network member
Towergate Group has acquired Harry Fort Insurance Brokers.
QBE integrates RMS teams
QBE has announced it has integrated its Risk Management Services (RMS) teams as it looks to boost its relationship with clients and brokers.
Moreland launches 'defence mechanism' for franchisors
Scottish brokers Moreland Insurance has partnered with Hiscox to launch a new policy designed to create a ‘comprehensive safety net' for franchisors.
BLG aims to tackle 'gaping holes' with new product
Building and Land Guarantees (BLG) has launched a long-term repair works warranty in a bid to fill what it called gaping holes in the latent defects market.
Ex-Insurance Age editor Martin Friel joins Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has appointed former Insurance Age editor, Martin Friel, as head of media strategy with immediate effect.
Aviva quashes Willis Networks split speculation
Aviva and Willis Networks have both rubbished rumours that the two companies are to end their relationship.
Ex-Axa boss faces six-months gardening leave
Former Axa Personal Lines chief executive Steve Hardy has reportedly been put on gardening leave for six months.
Cobra extends offer deadline again
Cobra has extended the deadline for its takeover offer for the fifth time.
Jelf announces addition to schemes and affinities team
Jelf Insurance Brokers has snapped up James Balfour to work in the company's schemes and affinities team.
1 Answer steps closer to 100 members target
1 Answer Network has increased its membership to 83 brokers.
Allianz unveils new underwriting manager in property and three ATE appointments
Allianz Commercial has appointed former RSA underwriter John Dunn as its new underwriting manager, property.
NIG recruits underwriting chief in Scotland
NIG has appointed Neil Bowen as area underwriting manager (Scotland) with responsibility for underwriting across its commercial book.
South West broker snaps up Ecclesiastical broker chief
Coleman Insurance Brokers has appointed Ian Wainwright as divisional director for Exeter.
Industry figures receive CII accolades
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has honoured two leading figures for their dedication, commitment and professionalism.
Towergate grows finance team
Towergate Insurance has made two senior finance appointments.
Oval’s Peter Blanc looks to the future
Peter Blanc, chief executive of Oval Group, has scotched rumours of the broker being up for sale and laughed off the suggestion of an IPO.
Takeover reports from ex-CEO cause no fear for Brightside’s Holman
Martyn Holman, the new chief executive of Brightside Group, has stated that there is no animosity in his relationship with ex-CEO Arron Banks and is looking forward to continuing to work with him.
TGSL selected by e-Underwriting for product launch
Transactor Global Solutions (TGSL) has been appointed by e-Underwriting to distribute its first auto-rated buildings and contents insurance products to UK brokers.
Giles appoints new healthcare leader
Giles Insurance Group has appointed Paul Lewis as director of its healthcare team.
Canopius swoops for Brit Insurance underwriting director
Canopius Group has appointed Paul Dilley as head of underwriting, UK retail.
Claims companies shoulder blame for high motor insurance
More than 50% of UK drivers blame the cost of motor insurance on claims companies and injury lawyers, according to a survey published today.
Higos targets more branches by end of 2012
Higos Insurance Services has its sights set on a "few locations" for the end of the year as it continues its South West expansion drive.