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Appointment at Smart & Cook.
Smart & Cook has appointed two new branch directors. Keith Holmes has been put in charge of the brok...
Freestart protection for mortgage holders.
A new mortgage payment protection policy has been launched by Goodfellows that offers the policyhold...
Gladwell goes to Axa.
Axa has poached Lee Gladwell from NPI to head up its personal lines division. As director of persona...
Progressing up the ladder of success.
Alex Dawson, group managing director of Ward Evans, talks to Shona Cronin about the company's success, its progressive culture and the high value it places on its staff.
Appointment at Composite Legal Expenses.
Barry Smith has been appointed sales director at Composite Legal Expenses. He has been charged with ...
Willis unveils new products.
Willis Commercial Network has unveiled a new range of industry- specific products for its membership...
When the show doesn't go on ...
Rock-bottom rates and the added strain of new entrants have led to tough conditions in the contingency sector. Those brokers that still catch the limelight look beyond basic cover, Shona Cronin finds.
Finding fault.
Following the recent Paddington rail disaster, corporate manslaughter is, once again, in the news. D&O cover will soon be invaluable if the calls for directorial accountability are successful, says Simon Threadgold.
BUPA launches TV commercial.
BUPA has launched its first ever television commercial for BUPA Cash Plans. The 60-second commercial...
Appointment at Marsh.
Hamish Ritchie has been made chairman of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) UK, and will continue as c...
Richard Guthrie, Managing director, Rigg Insurance Brokers.
Q: What was your best decision or deal? A: Deciding that I could run a brokerage for myself, havin...
A cut above at Ward Evans.
Ward Evans Direct, part of the Ward Evans Group, has put together a dedicated policy for hairdresser...
Harvey invited to join CILA.
Malcolm Harvey, managing director of the Loss Recovery Group, has been made a member of the Chartere...
Appointment at Groupama.
Lloyd Hanks, (above left), sales and agency manager at Groupama, has recruited Chris Mingham (above ...
Exclusive - Higginson and Windich set up broker-owned syndicate.
A group of leading figures in the Lloyd's market are seeking regulatory approval for a new personal ...
Cigna manages absence.
Cigna Healthcare has launched a new service for employers that provides practical help, medical advi...
Appointment at Genavco Insurance.
Peter Winston, managing director of London-based broker Genavco Insurance, will retire at the end of...
Rates up, service down.
With brokers not shy to get concerns and grievances off their chest and insurers quick to respond, this year's BIBA West Midlands study day lived up to its reputation as a forum for stimulating debate. Tim Collison reports.
Niche and easy?
Following non-comp's fall in popularity during the early 1990s recession, some insurers are now writing successfully in this area - particularly concentrating on older cars and younger drivers, says Andrew Newman.
AIIB members offered exclusive liability policies
Marketing firm Broker Brands has launched two liability products in conjunction with the Association ...
Highway targets offenders
Highway is targeting people with convictions with the launch of its Fairplay Home Insurance policy. T...
Mitsui Marine poaches RSA staff for UK launch
Japanese insurer Mitsui Marine & Fire Insurance has poached a group of key staff from troubled Royal ...
New online insurer goes live
A virtual insurer has gone live, claiming to offer the fastest online facility for buying insurance. ...
PB sponsors BIBA conference
Professional Broking has joined the likes of Axa and Royal & SunAlliance to sponsor this year's Briti...