News
Brightside slashes its 2013 earnings estimate by 20%
Broker blames capacity restrictions during Q4 2013.
Ecclesiastical confirms care market "repositioning"
Insurer's decision branded a "body blow" to the care industry.
Canopius subject to a £600m takeover bid by Japanese insurer
Deal reportedly set to be completed during the coming week.
RSA's Brown: Lee's resignation was "the right thing to do"
No timescale for replacement appointment.
Gallagher's Devine to head up education practice
Devine will replace Peter Bristow who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Simon Lee will receive £824,000 after resigning from RSA
Payment is in line with ex-chief executive's contract.
Brokers express RSA support amid Lee resignation
Market rallies around insurer following departure of group chief executive.
FCA fines Porta Verde over mis-sold insurance
Firm's ARs used high-pressure sales tactics and misleading information.
RSA begins new CEO hunt as Lee resigns amid £135m capital injection
RSA has today announced the resignation of Simon Lee, group chief executive.
"Amicable settlement" reached between Motorplus and MTA
Motorplus was hit with the £7.67m claim last year.
Higos looks to expand graduate training scheme
Higos set to build on graduate quota taken on this year.
Ace goes to NIG for new South West and Wales BDM
Provider says appointment demonstrates commitment to regional brokers.
Willis appoints new CEO for Global Solutions International
Broker aiming to build multinational client roster.
Zurich unveils Tim Holliday as UK personal lines MD
Raft of senior changes sees Pete Wing reverse retirement decision announced in October.
Avanti promotes Elaine Cozens to managing director
Glen Smith steps into chief executive role.
Millburn Insurance Company enters administration
Provider distributed through same MGA as failed PI specialist Berliner.
Fitch downgrades QBE
Rating agency cites unexpected US write-down among reasons for change.
Plum reacts to buy-to-let recovery with HomeWorks extension
Provider said product will now cover landlords undertaking "extensive" building extension projects and renovations.
L&G GI boss Diane Buckley to leave after restructure
GI division no longer made up of three separate businesses.
Aviva promotes Edmond to broker performance director role
Edmond replaces Sam Hudson who left the role last month to join Equity Insurance.
The Undercover Insurer Episode Two: Be Wiser gets a visit from Zurich’s Trudi Archer
Andover-based broker features in the second instalment of the five-part video series.
US Risk (UK) to launch new Lloyd's MGA
New venture will target both regional and London markets.
Coversure personal lines boss Dawson to join Policy Plan
Dawson pays tribute to "family-orientated" broker after "amicable" departure.
Rural Insurance appoints Aon's Barclay as MD
Current head Simon Stevens stepping down to relocate abroad.