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Law firm claims Quinn's woes linked to Irish economy
Hugh Evans, financial litigation partner at DLA Piper, said the move to place Quinn Insurance into provisional administration is an example of Irish economy woes "spilling over into the UK".
Markerstudy moves to Open GI
Markerstudy has switched its IT systems to Open GI in a five year deal replacing CDL and Insurecom’s AgencyPlus.
ULR agrees deal with Kwik Fit Insurance
Norwich based claims firm ULR has agreed a long-term agreement to provide Kwik Fit Insurance with legal expenses insurance services and a range of value-added products.
Quinn describes administration decision as "deeply disappointing"
As of today the Financial Regulator has placed Quinn Insurance into provisional administration.
Irish regulator investigates Quinn
The Irish Financial Regulator has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Quinn Insurance enters administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator
JLT adds to marine division
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Andrew Webster and Patrick Kirkman to its marine division.
Towergate launches special trade risks facility
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction (TULAC) has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
Fraudulent personal injury claims reaching "epidemic" levels, according to research
Nine out of 10 (89%) solicitors think the 'no win no fee' system has encouraged more people to make fraudulent personal injury claims, according to research from LV.
RFIB fills new operations director role
RFIB Group the international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker has announced the appointment of Dominic Hagger as operations director.
Interim FSCS levy scrapped but £61m PPI burden on brokers remains
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has set the 2010/11 general levy at £148m.
Mutual to sell policies via brokers for first time
Mutual Benenden Healthcare Society plans to sell its policies via intermediaries for the first time as it aims to increase its share of the market.
Groupama makes Optima Trade Plus changes
Groupama Insurances is now offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
Young UK drivers better risk than European peers
Young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts, according to research from Axa.
Former Oxygen employees join TIP to drive Leeds opening
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has recruited four former Oxygen employees
Gallagher aquires FirstCity
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) (UK) has today signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the (re)insurance broking business of FirstCity Partnership.
NIG raids RSA for head of property owners team
NIG has announced the appointment of Stewart Anderson from RSA to lead the team developing a new UK wide property owners offering.
Budget 2010: SMEs not satisfied with Darling's proposals
More than nine out of ten small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were left disappointed by this week’s Budget, a snap poll has revealed
Founding member of SmithGreenfield and marketing director to leave the company
Joint-founder Giles Greenfield is to leave high net worth brokerage SmithGreenfield at the end of the month.
Hubbard bags another non-exec role
Total Broker Solutions (TBS) has announced two senior appointments to its board.
FSA publishes rules on adviser charging
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today (26 March) published new rules that aim to "remove commission bias" from the sale of retail investment products and boost consumer confidence.
Chubb introduces new broker contact roles
Chubb Insurance has announced two new managerial posts within its London office, designed to provide brokers with one senior level point of contact in their commercial dealings with the insurer.
MMA to open three regional offices
MMA Insurance today confirmed details of the next stage of its drive into the UK’s commercial lines insurance market.
Sir Jackie Stewart denies involvement in Aviva’s supercar payout
An Aberdeen newspaper had reported that the former professional driver was at the wheel of the £500,000 Pagani Zonda S when it crashed into a telegraph pole.