News
Thames Underwriting creates sports and leisure scheme for broker channel
Underwriting agency to launch product this week.
HCC goes to QBE for new professional indemnity recruit
Provider adds media expertise to its PI team.
Applied Systems to open new data centre
Software provider has earmarked a January 2014 opening.
Plum launches HomeWorks in Republic of Ireland
Provider’s move follows expansion into Northern Ireland in July.
esure reports 4.8% GWP rise
Insurer states that it is "on track" to meet market expectations.
CII launches consultation into chartered status standards
Industry body aiming to update chartered requirements.
Cloud-based portal aimed at SME and scheme brokers to launch
New portal offers range of insurance-related software.
Hiscox president warns that FCA is "hunting" for insurance "scalp"
Former Hiscox chairman in plea for broker honesty.
Broker alliance Unitas reveals Una rebrand
Alliance rebrands in effort to strengthen offer to stakeholders.
Dye criticises "craziness" of private motor rates
CEO warning over cheap private car premiums.
Barbican promotes Booth to Syndicate 1955 active underwriter
Booth will also continue his current role as head of marine, aviation and transport.
RSA insists 'it's business as usual' in Ireland and UK
Insurer claims problems at Irish operation will have no impact on brokers.
Liberty Mutual looks for regional service boost with claims hires
Liberty confirms claims specialist double swoop.
Towergate unveils general counsel
Towergate turns to William Hill for new arrival.
Allianz records 12% profit leap
Allianz chief Dye hails a "very strong set of financial results".
Bluefin appoints ex-Towergate retail CEO as personal lines MD
Broker aiming to grow personal lines division with key senior hire.
Aegis expands terrorism and aviation war account with new hires
Provider grows terrorism team with double appointment.
Admiral Group reports £60m decline in UK car insurance turnover
Provider's turnover down as UK vehicle count remains static.
RSA Ireland uncovers claims and finance issues
Provider's Irish operation predicts its operating result will now be £70m lower.
Aspen swoops for Zurich chief
Ann Haugh lands London-based twin role.
Markham turns to Saffron for high net worth recruit
High net worth broker looks to bolster its account management team.
Broker Network appoints new finance director
Network adds ex-UK General FD to management team.
Equity appoints Aviva's Hudson as commercial chief
New recruit will play essential role in restoring Equity to profitability.
Zurich to cut over 100 jobs as it moves claims roles to Endsleigh
Personal lines MD John Dyke to leave as provider restructures division.