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Blanc admits he was wrong fit for integration role at Gallagher
Blanc to remain at broker in a handover role for as long as he is needed.
IBSC proposes new syllabus for the industry
Syllabus seeks to codify standards and duties and possibly lead to formal qualification.
QBE teams up with SSP on e-traded SME business
Insurer plans to expand its FastFlow service over the next two years.
Investigation into FCA completed, claims report
Personnel at FCA given opportunity to see report's findings.
Broker Expo: where brokers do business
Registration is open for the annual Broker Expo in Coventry. Here are five reasons you can’t miss it.
JLT Specialty appoints Sarah Stephens
Stephens to take over in January 2015 as head of cyber, technology and media E&O.
Covéa appoints Bird to head personal lines underwriting
Phil Bird previously worked at MIB, IFB and Groupama.
Generali appoints James Cole to target brokers
New client and broker relationship officer will focus on growing Generali's London Market business.
Blanc leaves Gallagher and Deakin takes over
UK retail CEO leaves six months after Oval was bought by Gallagher.
HNW Forum: We meet AIG’s John Sims
John Sims shares his thoughts on the high net worth sector in advance of the forum next week.
Two new regional appointments at RSA
RSA recruits new liability portfolio lead and senior trading underwriter in the south west region.
Markel appoints senior underwriter
Andrew Carter joins the specialist insurer from QBE.
Ecclesiastical appoints group programme director
Jonathan Phillips will take on the newly created role at the specialist insurance group.
Axa introduces commission flexibility
The company plans to develop its e-trading products in the next six months.
NIG appoints Clarke as underwriting and pricing director
Justin Clarke moves across from DLG to NIG.
Mercier to lead on personal lines motor at Axa
New recruit was head of personal lines underwriting at Direct Line.
Bluefin set for OKD purchase
Broker is positioned to buy OKD Insurance Brokers, reports say.
CIP appoints Robin Anderson
He joins the Northern Ireland based broker from specialist rural insurer.
QBE to shut down motor claims office in Norwich
The insurer plans to move its claims operations to fewer locations.
Car insurance prices rise in the third quarter
The quarterly rise in comprehensive car insurance premiums was the first time since June 2011.
Drop the beat: what to consider when insuring a festival
Music festivals grow more popular each year, but what are the risks, and what should brokers be thinking about when they sell a policy?
Axa goes for digital-only commercial direct offering
Amanda Blanc claims change removes ambiguity for brokers as insurer puts 31 staff on notice of redundancy.
Voyager Insurance appoints new director
Carl Carter joins wholesale travel and schemes broker from IMG Europe.
LV Broker launches commercial products
Three new lines covering manufacturers, wholesalers and leisure insurance.