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Hodson-led broking group launches with £30m war-chest
Phillip Hodson will head up a new commercial broking group named Oval, which was formed following th...
Bluesure targets 250 agencies following HSBC deal
From mid-November, Bluesure will be writing new business through the broker channel with the aid of ...
Beddis & Partners moves employees to larger premises
Beddis & Partners has moved 60 employees to larger premises in central Birmingham to accommodate ris...
Future looks bright for Link following NEMWIL sale
Link Underwriting has stated it is looking forward to the future, following on from its sale by Rubi...
Optimum Risk Solutions introduces new-look website
Optimum Risk Solutions has introduced a new-look website called www.optimumrisk.co.uk to promote tai...
Warning to brokers over network mania
Brokers have been warned by the FSA that they should not be panicked into signing up with Appointed ...
PlusOne Services offers administration service
PlusOne Services is offering a white-labelling and third-party administration service for buildings,...
Arc Legal Assistance joins forces with Axa Assistance
Bespoke legal costs insurance provider, Arc Legal Assistance, has joined forces with Axa Assistance ...
Vantis acquires Tolsen Messenger Financial Services
Vantis has acquired IFA firm Tolsen Messenger Financial Services in a move that marks the continued ...
Hill House Hammond completes acquisition
Hill House Hammond has completed the acquisition of Thames Valley Insurance & Financial Services. St...
Marsh appoints vice-chairman as new president
Marsh has appointed its vice-chairman, Roger R. Egan, as its new president. Mr Egan, who joined the ...
Allianz Cornhill sets sights on RSA's London spot
Allianz Cornhill's London commercial risk division is aiming to achieve flagship status within two y...
Soundbytes
Interview with: John Joseph, John Joseph Financial Services
Willis Group Holdings takes private client dept back in-house
Willis Group Holdings has taken its private client department back in-house, ending a six-year polic...
Sapiens launches solution to UK market
Sapiens has launched a life, health and disability medical underwriting solution to the UK insurance...
MP's call on government to step up campaign against uninsured drivers
MP's are due to call on the government to introduce legislation requiring tax disc style proof of insurance to be displayed in car windscreens to help combat uninsured driving.
European Commission in disagreement over compulsory cover for cyclists and pedestrians
The European Commission has broadly welcomed the European Parliament's opinion on the proposed fifth motor insurance directive, which aims to update and improve the provisions of the motor insurance directives in force.
HBOS names new motor insurer
Halifax Bank of Scotland's latest direct insurance company has been branded 'First Alternative' and is currently awaiting FSA approval for a launch in early 2004.
RP Hodson forms new acquisitional broking group - Oval
A new acquisitional broker group has been launched following the acquisition of RP Hodson by new start up Oval.
Non-executive help
Companies searching for a non-executive director can get help at www.non-exec-register.com. The memb...
Appointment at Bray Wintour Patis
Independent insurance broker BWP has made two senior management appointments. David Green becomes co...
Appointment at Foster Leighton
Exeter-based insurance broker and risk manager Foster Leighton has appointed Kevin Hext to the board...
Appointment at RAC
RAC Financial Services has appointed Tony Wells as product development manager - personal lending. H...
Appointment at Jelf Insurance Brokers
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Stuart Gregory as commercial account executive. He was previous...