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Biba seeks to develop SME flooding solution
Association working on a solution for affordable flood insurance for businesses excluded from Flood Re.
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Willis’ new network structure up and running
Network services director Anne Hughes says 85% of N2 members have signed up to the new proposition.
NIG to cut 71 jobs across Bristol and Manchester
Jobs will be lost at the insurer's underwriting centres in offshoring move.
Car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise since 2011
Research cites higher repair costs and IPT rise.
Hyperion CEO: £84.1m loss "does not tell story of the group"
CEO says the group will focus on the expertise and knowledge it possesses following acquisitions.
ABI's Huw Evans focuses on sustainable development after floods
The director general also says the FCA faces big questions in 2016.
Hyperion's revenue increases 50% to £299m
But the group made a loss of £81.4m as a result of acquisition costs.
H&H celebrates chartered award
Carlisle and Durham-based broker has achieved corporate chartered broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
RSA settles with Philip Smith
Insurer strikes deal with former CEO in Ireland.
RCIB buys three motor breakdown brands from ERS
Deal includes transfer of 150,000 customers.
Romero increases profit to £1.2m
Broker says it has “tripled business” over five years as Ebitda grows 50.9% and commissions increase to £9.3m.
PwC predicts “mixed” household premiums after floods
Competition in household will see premiums drop in 2016 with commercial premiums falling as motor rises following impact of flooding and petrol price reductions.
Fisher pledges to focus on professionalism and diversity
New CII CEO “looking forward” to starting on 1 February and keen to build on foundations laid by outgoing CEO Sandy Scott.
Ist Central to pursue growth with new Manchester office
Broker plans to create 150 jobs.
Mario Greco being lined up as Zurich CEO say reports
Greco worked for Zurich before joining Generali.
Sector hails Tulloch as "strong leader"
Experts say Aviva should look internally for new UKGI CEO.
Hugh J Boswell Insurance Brokers gains chartered status
Broker says award coincides with celebrating its 110th year of trading in 2016.
Open GI launches Mini Fleet
Company says launch is in response to broker feedback.
Tulloch to move focus from UKGI CEO role at Aviva
Insurer searches for replacement with Tulloch turning his focus to global general insurance chairman role.
Ageas reveals new property owners scheme
Scheme is launched together with Pii Underwriting Agency and available to UK buy-to-let property owners, lessees and mortgagees.
The XS Cover Company launches agriculture GAP products
Products are available to brokers to white label.
ABI and Biba launch Code of Good Practice
Code to help brokers and insurers recognise vulnerable customers.
Fisher to “drive professionalism” in CII role
CII has “struck gold” with her appointment and Fisher is expected to drive professionalism agenda and build on foundations laid by Sandy Scott.