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New insurer enters motor market
A new aggregator-only direct motor insurer has entered the market.
CII/ANZIIF merger confirmed
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) have announced that the two bodies will merge creating the largest financial services professional body in the world.
Halifax joins Confused panel
Confused.com has added Halifax to its home insurance panel.
Pressures on SMEs could force many out of business
The credit crunch and current worldwide financial conditions has resulted in approximately 470,000 small and medium sized businesses (SME) - or one in 10 - forced into a position of no longer being able to run their business, according to new research…
Peter Longstaff resigns at Zenith
Peter Longstaff has resigned from his role as director of business development at Zenith Insurance.
Giles looks to private equity clients with latest acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has completed the acquisition of Watford-based Dickson Insurance Brokers.
Berkeley Burke in MBO
Grahame Berkeley, chairman of Berkeley Burke Holdings, has confirmed that the business had been purchased by a new company, Berkeley Insurance Group.
Towergate Financial lands new CEO
Towergate Financial has appointed Ian Darby as chief executive from the 31 October 2008.
Bollington corners 30% of UK fostering agency market
Award-winning UK commercial broker Bollington has rapidly secured a 30% market share of the UK fostering agency market.
Aon and Fortis secure five year Post Office travel insurance deal
The Post Office, the second largest provider of travel insurance in the UK, has signed a further five year contract with global insurance broker Aon to continue managing its award winning travel insurance scheme.
Snowball appointed non executive director at JLT
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has announce the appointment of Patrick Snowball as a non-executive director with effect from 1 November 2008. His appointment follows that of John Paynter who joined the Board on 1 October.
Insurance Age on-air news review
Reporter Jessica Pothering provides a rundown of the main broker stories this week: Zurich takes decision to redomicile; Brit announces third quarter results; and Financial Services Authority bans rouge broker.
Rising construction costs could put insurance on back burner
The insurance industry has been warned that rising construction costs could lead to clients challenging the cost of their insurance.
One quarter of UK drivers admit to fronting
According to a YouGov survey commissioned by Comparethemarket.com, a quarter of people in the UK admit lowering their car insurance by 'fronting'.
Asplin lands LEI association role
The CEO of DAS Legal Expenses Insurance, Paul Asplin, has been appointed as the new vice president of RIAD, the International Association of Legal Expenses Insurers.
Aon moves into renewable energy
Aon has launched a renewable energy practice, within Aon Natural Resources.
Decline in daylight causes 5% increase in vehicle accident claims
Van and business car drivers will face one of the most treacherous times of the year for road traffic accidents this week, according to new figures from More Than Business.
Confused.com adds new partner to home insurance panel
Confused.com has added Protectyourbubble.com to its home insurance panel.
Former AMG director sets up new operation
A new liability adjusting business called Delta Claims Services has been set up and will be operating as of the beginning of next month.
BGL rises on Britain’s 250 Largest
The BGL Group has been ranked one of the largest mid-market private companies in Britain, according to the latest Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table. The company placed 175 on the list, up 54 places from the previous year.
Brit reports rise in GWP
Brit Insurance has announced that gross written premiums for the first nine months of the year to end-September rose 10.5% to £1.12bn from just over £1bn a year earlier.
uSwitch adds travel insurance to product offering
Price comparison site, uSwitch.com, has added travel insurance to its list of products.
Lloyds announces provisional loss estimate from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Lloyd’s has announced its provisional loss estimate for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.