News
UK General cutting over 1000 broker partnerships
Details follow announcement of “a more select approach to broker relationships” in May.
Axa focuses on mid-market in Ipswich
Alex Turner appointed sales manager with remit to focus on developing insurers mid-market proposition.
Autoline creates 60 new jobs in Northern Ireland
Broker aiming to expand business in the UK and Ireland.
Webinar: Regulation – The 3Rs
Insurance Age tackles regulation in this bespoke on demand web seminar for brokers.
Gilles Normand to become new Swinton Insurance CEO
Normand will begin work in January 2015 and will replace Christophe Bardet.
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.