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Arrow Syndicate 1910 to enter Lloyd’s market
Arrow Syndicate 1910 (Arrow Syndicate) is to enter the Lloyd’s insurance market in January 2008. Arrow Syndicate, which is a Goldman Sachs business, has obtained approval in principle from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to begin writing for the 2008 year of…
Norwich Union Insurance announces operational changes
Norwich Union (NU) Insurance has announced strategic changes to its operating model, designed to drive growth and improve service by making the most of its brands, distribution network and underwriting expertise.
James Hallam acquires London-based broker
James Hallam has acquired First Light Insurance Brokers. First Light are based in Docklands and employ a staff of 10 people focusing on business in the small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.
Broker Network Acquires Member Firm
Broker Network has acquired commercial insurance brokers George Williams Insurance Services, the twenty-second acquisition to be made by the Group.
Manning Insurance Services becomes Broker Network member
Manning Insurance Services has joined the Broker Network.
Appointment at Norton Broker Services
Natalie Daniels has been promoted to key account manager at Norton Broker Services, while Jenni Mulg...
Appointment at ACE European Group
ACE European Group has promoted Wayne Harrington to become its UK and Ireland manager of environment...
Appointment at Financial Services Authority
The Financial Services Authority has recruited Chris Pond, currently chief executive of the National...
Appointment at OutRight
OutRight has recruited Geoff Carter as its managing director. ...
Henderson increases profits and seeks to expand
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance Brokers, which has gross written premium in excess of £100m and spec...
Broker Network rejects bid and buys two more
Last month Broker Network rejected an acquisition approach and bought two brokers of its own, Denbig...
Xbridge chooses Lombardi
Software house Lombardi has launched a new business process management system with the full support ...
CDL module to 'improve aggregator returns'
A pricing module created by software development house CDL promises to improve brokers' returns from...
CGT increase could boost acquisitions
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's proposed increases for capital gains tax to a flat rate of 18% cou...
Appointment at AEGIS London
AEGIS London has appointed Tom Squires as a marine and energy casualty underwriter. ...
AIG opens in Newcastle
AIG Europe has opened a regional office in Newcastle. Stephen Brewis, regional manager for AIG Europ...
Appointment at Arista Insurance
Arista Insurance has appointed Andy Saxon as regional underwriting manager at the company's Bristol ...
Appointment at Aon Global
Aon Global has appointed Alan Morton as its director responsible for claims advocacy. ...
Oak and Plum to merge
Somerville Holdings is set to merge its Oak Underwriting and Plum underwriting operations in the fir...
Brokers voice support for verdict
The severity of the sentencing surprised many in the industry, though critics suggest an appeal coul...
Appointment at Lorega
Lorega has brought on board David Gribbon to manage the company's relationships with its panel of br...
Appointment at Novae Syndicates
Novae Syndicates has appointed Richard Allen as unit head of its financial institutions team. ...
APC extends scheme to NI
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has extended its property owners scheme to include brok...
Independent three found guilty
The jury at the Independent trial has found Michael Bright, Dennis Lomas and Philip Condon guilty of...