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Amlin makes senior board appointment
Amlin has appointed Sir Alan Collins as an independent non-executive director with effect from 14 November.
APC launches two new products
APC is to replace its current property owner’s products with new residential and commercial landlord’s products.
Novae enhances online product offering
Novae has added three new areas of cover to its online offering to brokers.
Complaints about general insurance increase
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the aggregate complaints figures for the first half of 2011.
Second CCV-controlled Welsh broker shuts offices
Antur Insurance, recently acquired by CCV, has closed three offices.
ABI issues guidance on company boards and pay
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its first report on Board Effectiveness and issued revised principles of executive remuneration.
ECIC targets regional growth
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has recruited John Flaherty as a regional business development executive for the Midlands, Wales and South-West England.
Cigna acquires FirstAssist
Global health insurer Cigna has agreed to buy FirstAssist Insurance Services from Barclays Private Equity.
Brett and Randall sets out £100m turnover target
Leicester-based insurance broker Brett and Randall has laid out ambitious plans to double turnover to £100m within three years.
Liberty adds to European management
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe) has appointed Guy Williams as head of D&O and financial institutions (FI).
Cobra disposes of insurance broking operations
Cobra Holdings has announced the sale of certain fixed assets of its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group, for £8.2m.
A.M. Best warns of need for rate rises
A.M. Best has warned that UK insurers’ ability to subsidise weak accident-year returns with reserve releases has been reduced and called for corrective pricing.
Marsh appoints new head of risk consultancy
Marsh has appointed Richard Waterer as head of Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) in the UK and Ireland.
Ellis Clowes targets commercial business with new office
Ellis Clowes & Company has opened a second office, based in Banbury, to operate its commercial division.
Bollington expands risk management services
Bollington, the niche and affinity commercial broker, has appointed Andy Barnes as head of risk management.
SSP appoints insurer division MD
Stephen Lathrope has been appointed as managing director of SSP's insurer division.
Boardroom shuffle at Ryan Speciality following Jubilee purchase
Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has announced a number of board changes following the completion of the Jubilee Group Holdings acquisition.
Special edition: sales and marketing through a digital lens
Insurance Age has launched a special 13th edition dedicated to digital marketing.
Insurance Age blog: How much do insurers really love you?
Insurers often make a big deal about referring to the brokers they work with as partners.
Equity targets large accounts with dedicated team
Equity Red Star has established a national broker relationship management team dedicated to its largest broker accounts.
ABI Key Facts reveals broker market figures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has updated its Key Facts and Figures on the UK insurance sector and revealed that 56% of all insurance business is sold through brokers.
Gallaher Heath broker wins BBC’s Antiques Master competition
Gallagher Heath’s Alexander Rich has won the latest series of BBC's Antiques Master, following a search to find Britain's top amateur antiques enthusiast.
Victor Millwell looks to Autoglass
Motorhome specialist insurance broker Victor Millwell has appointed Autoglass as its preferred supplier.
Consolidation on the way in robust London Market, says KPMG
Research from KPMG has found that the London insurance market is holding up well despite the high volume of large claims it has faced.