News
Record fall in motor insurance premiums
AA Index sees prices fall but company predicts decreases will end in 2014.
AA figures show home insurance premiums continue to fall
Premiums still tumbling despite recent flooding.
Gallagher names UIB man as aviation director
Hamilton-Cox has been charged with growing broker's aviation portfolio.
Regan swaps Aviva for QBE
CFO to join insurer in Sydney.
Brokers disheartened by FSCS increase
No expectations of fall in levy for years.
Thistle completes string of hires
JLT-owned underwriter adds six as part of wide-ranging appointment drive.
Transactor appoints Collins as head of testing
Software specialist creates two new roles.
FCA raises clone broker alert
Regulator warns that Zelomit Insurance has "no association" with Saffron.
Gable and Aon in £10m deal
Gable aiming to expand European presence with Aon deal.
Biba names Flaxmans as preferred claims advocacy partner
Trade body members can access free initial consultation with Flaxmans.
Brokers' FSCS levy will climb by £8m in 2014/2015
Biba is "not surprised but disappointed" by FSCS broker hike.
Watchdog undertaking small broker client money review
FCA is looking into arrangements of smaller brokers ahead of publishing revised client money rules.
Cullum-backed MVP makes first investment
Minority Venture Partners invests in Green Insurance Group.
Ace Group adds new features to Elite D&O product
Ace enhanced the offering following broker feedback.
Record number of fraud reports from public to IFB
Insurance Fraud Bureau sees 32% increase in contact from public.
Revenues up by 50% at Hyperion Group
Hyperion continues to plan for IPO but timeline has not been decided.
Barbon completes trio of senior hires
Broker hails "significant strengthening of our ranks".
Ecclesiastical moves to strengthen regional offering
Insurer looks to boost three regional hubs.
Aviva appoints IAG's Ian Foy in new MD role
Appointment created to grow and build the business, says Aviva.
Allianz calls for applications from broking scholars
Insurer confirms third year of commercial study programme for brokers.
Optimism up in broker sector
Research finds unexpected fall in profitability but profits expected to recover in next quarter.
Covea unveils commercial lines development consultant
Insurer says newly-created role will "bring added focus and resource" to its commercial lines targets.
Co-op cancels sale of GI business
Group claims GI arm's "significant growth potential" was factor in decision.
Towergate's Lawton to head up new broker division
Changes entail departure of Bespoke Underwriting CEO Scott Brown.