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Kerr Group buys two brokers
Northern Ireland based broker Kerr Group has expanded in the region with two acquisitions, Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA warns brokers over Pacific Blu
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told insurance brokers to withdraw sales of Pacific Blu’s policies immediately.
Allianz alleged to be on Soca list of firms which hired rogue PIs
Allianz has been named as one of the firms on a list of blue chip organisations to use corrupt private detectives, it has been reported.
Lorica adds seven
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed seven new starters in roles based in London, Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead.
EY nabs ex-FSA chief Nicoll
Sheila Nicoll, the former director of conduct policy at the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has joined EY’s asset management practice as a senior advisor.
UK Broker Awards 2013: Homer’s achievements celebrated
Five hundred attendees at Insurance Age’s UK Broker Awards celebrated the achievements of Andy Homer, as he received his award for promoting the general insurance broking industry throughout his career.
Covéa deputy chairman Fearn to step down after 14 years
Garry Fearn is to step down from his role as executive deputy chairman at Covéa Insurance.
FCA states it has never used private investigators
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it has never used private investigators.
RSA's Redhill launch in "direct response" to brokers
RSA has described the launch of its commercial trading site in Redhill as a "direct response" to broker demand.
AJG's Deakin dismisses Giles integration challenge
Arthur J Gallagher's (AJG) new commercial director Janice Deakin has insisted that the integration of Giles will not be a "complicated business".
Chubb reveals cyber security product
Chubb has made cyber security insurance available for the first time through its Lloyd’s Syndicate, Chubb 1882.
Canopius Group posts improved profit, GWP and COR
Canopius Group has reported a profit of £42m for the first six months of 2013, up almost £10m from the £33m reported in the same period of 2012.
Axa UK unveils new group chief financial officer
Axa UK has unveiled Bertrand Poupart-Lafarge as the UK group's chief financial officer, replacing Jean Drouffe who will assume a leadership position in Axa France.
Allianz confirms claims division changes
Allianz has announced a series of management appointments to its claims division in a move designed to increase technical expertise across property, motor and casualty lines.
Insurance infographic: Under insurance in the major loss sector
In this infographic, Zurich Insurance explores the problem of underinsurance.
Arthur J Gallagher confirms £233m cash purchase of Giles
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has confirmed a cash deal worth £233m for Giles funded through free cash and borrowings on its line of credit.
Abbey Protection enjoys 6% post-tax profit rise
Abbey Protection has seen its post-tax profits edge up 6% to £4.2m for the first half of the year, up on the £3.9m recorded for the same period last year.
QBE reveals revamp to meet broker needs
QBE has unveiled plans to split its European division into two segments, retail and international markets.
Nexus completes Torus Executive Risks acquisition with rebrand
Nexus Underwriting Management has taken sole ownership of Torus Executive Risks and re-named it as Nexus Executive Risks (NER).
MPs hand Soca Monday deadline to publish rogue investigator list
MPs have given the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) a deadline of Monday 9 September to publish the list of insurance companies and law firms who hired rogue private investigators.
Rise in PPI complaints takes FoS to new record
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FoS) has revealed that complaints between 1 January and 30 June 2013 reached a record high of 327,035, a 15% increase on the previous six months.
IIG launches contractors scheme
Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) has launched a new contractors’ all-risks scheme, stating it made the move in response to broker demand.
Biba hits back at "ill-informed" and "self promoting" Law Society
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has slammed comments made about the solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) broker market.
Ashgrove Insurance buys Manchester-based Lloyd Howard Insurance Services
Ashgrove Insurance has expanded with the purchase of a Manchester-based insurance broker.