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Property owners' scheme for those deemed problematic
Lloyd's broker Tasker and Partners has launched a property owners' scheme designed to cater for those who have experienced difficulty obtaining cover in the economic downturn.
Motorsport market welcomes two new schemes
The motorsport risk market has received a boost with the launch of two new facilities.
JLT: non-advisory branch to merge with Thistle
Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) has revealed it is merging its non-advisory division with Thistle Underwriters.
Jackson report may shape Allianz legal expenses business, says CEO
Allianz UK chief executive, Andrew Torrance, admitted the company may restructure its legal expenses business in light of the Jackson report if the expected impact on the ATE market materialised.
Soon to rebrand CBG reveals acquisition is imminent
CBG Group has revealed it is involved in talks with a 'number' of businesses and expects to finalise an acquisition deal during the first half of 2010.
Insurers considered irrelevant in MMC and fire risk debate
Experts have warned that obtaining cover for buildings using modern methods of construction (MMC) could become increasingly difficult after insurers were prevented from taking part in a London Assembly planning committee meeting.
Doodson plans global growth
Entertainment insurance broker Doodson Broking Group has revealed its global expansion plans after joining forces with US-based Crossfields Insurance Brokerage.
Free SME security campaign to enhance broking opportunities
Brokers could benefit from an initiative supported by the Home Office that aims to boost insurance and security for hundreds of thousands of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Motor law tweaks to allow e-certificate distribution
Legislative changes allowing brokers to distribute motor insurance certificates to customers electronically should be in force by the end of April.
Fortis rebrand and expansion on horizon despite profit loss
Fortis UK is to expand its commercial ambitions in the wake of a near £50m drop in profits and ahead of an enforced rebrand.
Bupa review endangers 300 jobs
Bupa Health and Wellbeing UK could axe up to 300 jobs as part of a restructuring programme.
Broker Network refutes AR poaching campaign allegations
Broker Network has denied that it has launched an aggressive marketing campaign specifically targeting members of fellow network TEn in a bid to boost users of its revamped start-up proposition.
FSA consumer strategy bolstered as enforcement fines set to soar
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has unveiled a new "confrontational" supervision strategy following the revelation that fines could treble in size.
Insurance Race Day: more than just horsing around
The third annual Insurance Race Day is proving a hit with industry movers and shakers keen to mix high-level networking with a spot of racing fun.
FSCS levies set: brokers stung by higher than expected £61m
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m with brokers being hit by more than £60m of that.
Hung parliament could stifle economic green shoots
Brokers have been warned that the lack of a clear winner in the UK's forthcoming general election is the biggest threat to the green shoots of economic recovery.