News
QBE's credit outlook revised to stable
AM Best says move follows series of capital actions to reduce the group’s financial leverage.
Close Brothers Premium Finance adds to electronic system for brokers
Firm says it expects to receive 90% of agreements electronically by the end of 2015.
The Insurance Bill: What brokers need to know
Terry Renouf, partner at law firm BLM, picks out some key points from the Insurance Bill, and outlines some of the details brokers need to know about.
Moneysupermarket predicts £95m profits for 2014
Insurance revenue set to hit £138m.
Alan & Thomas buys Bennetts Commercial
Broker buys fellow Brokerbility member, Basingstoke-based Bennetts Commercial as it seeks to grow in south west.
Biba launches young broker steering group
The group will provide guidance and resources to younger members of the trade body.
Aviva appoints Owen Morris for HNW business
Insurer states newly created role marks “commitment” to brokers.
Hiscox to buy MGA and HNW provider from R&Q
Deal expected to complete this quarter of 2015.
Staveley Head hires two for growth push in 2015
Lisa Bainbridge and Susan Rowland join the broking firm.
2014 strong year for SMEs
But research shows that over 200,000 companies in the UK are not covered by insurance.
Appointment for Hugh J Boswell
Former-Aviva man joins broker’s Norwich office as it seeks to grow education and marine specialisms.
Cinven buys Premium Credit for £462m
Andrew Doman stays as chief executive following private equity deal.
Bishop Skinner Marine hires new managing director
Paul Birch brings experience from Amlin and Devitt to the Bluefin subsidiary.
Covéa launches real estate product
Product is aimed at commercial property owners for blocks of flats or light industrial premises.
Abbey Legal launches care product
Abbey Legal creates product for UK care sector.
ERS appoints Rees as head of underwriting fraud
Her responsibilities will include developing the insurer's fraud strategy.
N&G aims to become marine insurer of choice for brokers
Insurer will relaunch some products in 2015 and target organic growth.
Phillip Walter leaves CEO role at Avantia Insurance
New CEO expected to be confirmed before the end of the week.
AIG appoints Somers in regional push
Insurer says plan is to deliver more to brokers in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Damian Keeling joins Principal Insurance as chairman
Keeling has extensive experience including working as managing director of Carole Nash.
UK car insurance cheaper in 2014
Confused.com's new Index reports that prices fell by 7.9% over the year, despite a 2% increase in the fourth quarter.
Markham moves from Henderson to Bluefin
New sales director also previously worked at Towergate.
Rural appoints Cooper from Gallagher as operations chief
New recruit brings 15 years of experience to the role.
Insurance salaries lagging behind other sectors
Only 6% of employees in the insurance sector received pay rises in 2014.