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More QE to help 'worst financial crisis ever'
Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England, has dubbed the current financial crisis the worst the UK has ever seen.
Thatcham to invest in vehicle safety research
Thatcham has announced it is to invest in vehicle-based research in an attempt to mitigate rising motor insurance claims costs.
Aviva makes senior underwriting appointments
Aviva has made four senior appointments to its underwriting, pricing and products team.
Even FSA staff in the dark over regulatory changes
Staff at the Financial Services Authority (FSA) are being left in the dark over the imminent changes to the regulatory system.
Quinn sale to Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank approved
The High Court has approved the sale of Quinn Insurance to a joint venture of US insurer Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank.
Arag appoints new business development executive
Arag has appointed Adam Furniss as business development executive in the North of England, also covering Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Axa adds to independent development team
Axa Personal Lines has appointed Mike Worne as a new independent partner development executive.
Barbican appoints Questgates
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Questgates to provide liability adjusting services.
LV wins case against personal injury fraudster
The High Court has found in favour of LV in a contempt of court case brought against a fraudulent personal injury claimant and her family.
'Tesco law' arrives today
The new Legal Services Act comes into force today, allowing insurance companies to take a majority stake in law firms.
Ageas seals Vauxhall deal
Ageas has announced that it is to provide fully branded motor insurance products to Vauxhall’s UK customers over the next five years.
Axa Commercial Lines wins Bruntwood contract
Axa Commercial Lines has been appointed as property owners’ insurer for Bruntwood, the Manchester-based commercial property owner.
APC looks to expand in the North
APC has hired Nicholas Wesson as a business development manager to operate in the North of England and Scotland.
Bluefin set to buy again
Bluefin chief executive, Stuart Reid, has revealed that the broker is set to embark on a new consolidation drive after securing funds from parent company Axa.
Beazley makes senior appointment
Beazley has appointed a new global head of construction and engineering.
BGL reports 16% growth in profit
BGL Group has reported pre-tax profits of £72m for the year end June 2011, a year-on-year growth of 16%.
Aviva remains silent on possible 1,000 job losses in Ireland
Aviva could be set to slash up to 1,000 jobs in Ireland, double the previously estimated number.
Video: reaction to referral fee ban at Expo South
At the inaugural Broker Expo South, Insurance Age spoke to attendees about their reaction to the proposed ban on referral fees.
Wilmslow PPI claims to be accepted by FSCS
Wilmslow Financial Services, a broker specialising in payment protection insurance (PPI), has officially been declared in default.
Garratts appoints new associate director
Garratts, the Lancashire-based insurance broker and risk advisor, has promoted Claire Porter to associate director.
Travelers unveils plastics insurance product
Travelers has announced the launch of a new insurance product for the plastics industry.
SAGIC appoints Websure as software supplier
The Salvation Army General Insurance Corporation (SAGIC) has announced that Websure will be their new insurance software supplier.
Jelf attains Chartered Status
Jelf Insurance Brokers has been awarded Chartered Status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Jelf appoints new PI team
Jelf Professions has appointed a new professional indemnity (PI) team based at the company’s Manchester office.