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Broker Expo 2014: Biba prepares for the challenges of 2015
Organisation will launch its manifesto for the new year at the Houses of Parliament.
Broker Expo 2014: ‘Use social media to reach customers’, says Hiscox
Insurer calls on brokers to use online data and social media to get ahead in the market.
Broker Expo 2014: Brokers call for greater unity in insurance
Panelist at Broker Expo 2014 urged insurance market to unite on issues such as transparency and regulation.
Willis takes Aubert from AIG
Nicolas Aubert to become CEO of Willis UK Insurance.
IIG rolls out new trackside cover
Facility for contractors comes ahead of start of work on HS2.
Aviva to close Belfast claims centre
Thirty jobs will be cut from the insurer's Belfast office.
Axa unveils ‘big data’ tool for brokers
Insurer says new offering will be particularly strong in mid-market.
Broker Expo 2014: Pen Underwriting to complete MGA rebranding in 2015
Company also has its eye on more acquisitions with conversations taking place.
Shipley-based Packetts in MBO
Managing director Marshall Sugden led the MBO.
Talbir Bains leaves QBE Europe
David Hall takes over motor portfolio until replacement is appointed after departure of Bains.
Pen Underwriting confirms Bristol and Leeds office openings
Gallagher-owned MGA to open both branches before the end of the year.
Fusion appoints Daubney as regional underwriting manager
Richard Daubney joins part of Towergate business from Aviva.
Two men sentenced for £500k insurance fraud
A bus inspector and a Mercedes driver have been sentenced to jail after conspiring to defraud QBE.
Gallagher launches D&O policies
Two policies to add to AJG Absolute designed to offer broader cover.
Moneysupermarket grows insurance sector to £38m
Aggregator sees 15% growth over last quarter taking insurance income up to £106m for nine months of 2014.
Gallagher-owned Deacon launches online quote and buy site
Broker launches website specialising in providing policies for smaller blocks of up to 20 flats.
Insurers less trusted than banks
EY survey shows consumers place more trust in banks and drug companies with just 7% having complete trust in their provider.
ABI confirms Aviva's Tulloch as chairman of general insurance council
Tulloch joins ABI board as part of his new role.
Commercial Express appoints two underwriters
Erin Pugh joins from Zurich and Camille Le Long joins from Axa.
Digital Broker: Why brokers who go digital are more likely to succeed
Aviva's Melanie Pert tells us why going digital is important to the broker market ahead of the digital broker event in Glasgow.
Zurich consulting staff over pension changes
Insurer is looking at closing its final salary scheme.
Hiscox's UK GWP rises to £324m for year to date
Worldwide GWP fell slightly but insurer said long-term investment in brand is paying off.
JSW opens office in Chester
Debbie Rush is appointed branch director and John Killoran joins as new business executive.
Clear acquires Heartland Group
Seventeenth acquisition by Clear as it moves to reach £84m in premium by 2016.