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Jelf and HETAs join forces
Jelf has teamed up with HETAs, the industry body for the solid fuel and biomass industry, to launch HETAs Insurance Services.
Broker Network and Countrywide unveil double senior moves
Broker Network and Countrywide have unveiled a double senior appointment with the arrival of former Axa man Dave Wilkins and the promotion of Emma Parr.
Sugden departs acquisitions role at Bluefin
Marshall Sugden has left the acquisitions leadership role at Bluefin Insurance, sister title Post has revealed.
Allianz sees 120 applicants for 33 places on scholarship programme
Allianz has welcomed 33 newcomers to its 2013 Partner Academy Scholarship Programme.
Ace appoints ex-RSA chief Napier as chairman as Kendrick becomes president
Ace has appointed John Napier to a new role of non-executive chairman of both Ace European Group and Ace Underwriting Agencies.
Axa and Aston Scott in £10m motor trade deal
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has entered into an exclusive motor trade deal, worth £10m gross written premium annually, with Aston Scott.
LV's group profits jump 19%
LV has reported a group operating profit of £126.2m for last year, up 19% on the £105.8m reported in 2011.
Lorega extends Towergate networks relationship
Broker Network and Countrywide has extended its relationship with Lorega to include the launch of Household Network Assist.
Biba adds Griffiths & Armour to PI panel
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has unveiled Griffiths & Armour on its professional indemnity (PI) insurance panel.
AGCS boosts financial lines team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Kevin Northcott as the regional head of financial lines to drive product development and expand the company’s presence.
Former KPMG insurance head named as RFIB non-exec
The former partner and head of general insurance at KPMG Insurance Mark Winlow has been named as non-executive director of RFIB Holdings.
FCA announces £430m funding requirement
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an annual funding requirement (AFR) of £432.1m for 2013/14.
Ryan Insurance Group reveals strategic partnership
Ryan Insurance Group has revealed it has entered into a strategic partnership with financial advisers Clayden Financial.
Covea announces senior promotion double
Covea Insurance has unveiled a senior promotion double with Chris Withers confirmed as commercial lines distribution head and Liam Casserley as schemes broker manager.
Insurance fraud up six-fold on 2006
Insurance fraud has increased by more than 600% between 2006 and 2012, Experian has found.
Evolution promotes Upton to group CEO role
Evolution Group has promoted Paul Upton to the role of group chief executive officer (CEO), as a part of a string of internal moves.
Giles goes to Jelf for new quality chief
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Kathy Walker to the newly-created role of total quality manager.
Zurich retains chartered insurer status
Zurich has achieved chartered insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) across its general insurance operations for the second year running.
Newcastle United star punished for driving without insurance
Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to driving without insurance.
ECIC to expand product line with new warranty underwriting chief
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has appointed Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
Allianz launches online SME trading system
Allianz Commercial has launched a new full-cycle business platform which will allow brokers to trade completely online.
Schemes Masterclass video: Essential information on growing your business
In discussion with Insurance Age’s editor, Emmanuel Kenning, Ecclesiastical’s Frank Woods addresses the need to plan for schemes success and outlines the pitfalls faced by those new to the market and those with years of experience.
Liberty Mutual appoints new Manchester branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed Scott Taylor as manager of its Manchester branch.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.