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Motor repair factoring company believed to have collapsed
A factoring company for motor repairers is understood to have collapsed through lack of funding. In...
Drop-out rates rise as red tape regime takes a hold
Over three quarters of UK brokers believe their businesses have been seriously hampered by increased...
DLA regulatory survey
A regulatory survey by DLA has shown that much of UK Plc's efforts to adapt to the new regulatory en...
A monthly look at who's moving where ..
BROKERS - Footman James, part of the Open+ Direct Insurance Group, has appointed Paul Matthews as m...
SMEs ignoring under-insurance minefield
The majority of commercial insurance brokers believe their small and medium sized (SME) clients are ...
Research shows buoyant financial services industry in Wales
Research published by the Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) shows a buoyant financial service...
insuranceage.com poll
This month's insuranceage.com poll asked 'Do you think resistance to Financial Services Authority re...
Niche player MTS targets £15m as NU comes on board
Motor Trade Solutions (MTS) stands to profit from Norwich Union's (NU) strategy to enter niche marke...
Magnus: London market is 'rife with complacency'
Sir Laurie Magnus, chairman of Xchanging Ins-sure Services and investment banker, has slammed top Lo...
Jelf Group to launch new website
The Jelf Group is set to launch a new website to bolster its status on the Alternative Investment Ma...
Making the difference
The Insurance Age Broker Expo taking place on 3 November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham will allow brokers to network with their peers, meet insurance movers and shakers and gain hands-on training - all for free, as Michelle Worvell…
Axa Insurance restructures organisation
Axa Insurance has restructured its organisation with the business being divided into four operationa...
Lambourn Insurance Services launches new service
Lambourn Insurance Services has launched a new broker run-off and replacement service, following its...
Groupama launches commercial vehicle policy
Groupama has launched its Optima Van commercial vehicle policy on full cycle EDI. The move is design...
Sectornet casts doubt over rival's cost-cut claims
Sectornet has criticised claims made by rival Sirius over the cost-saving potential of its flagship ...
Cornell Consulting annual review
Cornell Consulting, in its annual review of distribution in the UK commercial market, has estimated ...
Willis Network signs Ian MacDonald Insurance Services
The expanding Willis Network has signed Ian MacDonald Insurance Services of Inverness. Established i...
Rubicon sets virtual target level
The Rubicon Corporation has successfully completed its second stage financing and has secured the re...
Clarification
Insurance Age would like to clarify that Laurence Walker has been promoted to chief operating office...
Allianz broking pilot targets £1m in additional revenue
Allianz Cornhill's broker development manager, Lloyd Hanks has set a target of writing £1m new busin...
ABI seeks expert aid in new flood-risk assessment fight
ABI in talks with Building Research Establishment to help set up industry standard flood-risk certificate
FSA responds to requests for help
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has responded to requests from the general insurance industry...
FSA chief exec announces scope of review
John Tiner, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority's (FSA), has announced the scope and...
Misys Countrywide brokers given access
A total of 850 Misys Countrywide brokers have been given access to a range of Towergate non standard...