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Professionalism in focus – the broker view
The first episode in our three-video package sees Peter Blanc, chief executive at Oval share his thoughts on professionalism in the broking industry.
Axa makes final offer to settle Autofocus claims with Accident Exchange
Axa has made a full and final settlement offer in an attempt to end its involvement in the long-running Autofocus litigation.
QBE promotes David Harries to Syndicate 386 underwriting role
QBE has appointed David Harries as active underwriter of Syndicate 386.
Goldman Sachs in talks over major bid for Hastings
An arm of Goldman Sachs is in advanced talks concerning a potential bid for a major stake in Hastings Insurance, according to reports.
Aviva's Dominic Clayden appointed as claims chief at QBE
QBE has appointed Dominic Clayden as claims director.
Co-op's GI arm posts improved profit as GWP tumbles by £40m
The Co-operative Group’s general insurance arm made an operating profit before tax of £28.8m in the first half of 2013.
Profits break £10m mark at Confused.com
Admiral, owner of Confused.com, has reported that the price comparison site posted a profit of £10.2m for the first half of 2013, up on the £8.4m recorded for the same period last year.
TEn partners with ALPS
TEn Insurance Services has teamed up with Auto Legal Protection Services (ALPS) as its preferred partner on a range of legal protection products and services.
JLT's Thistle expands into warranty market with RMS acquisition
Thistle Insurance Services has acquired Risk Management Support Ltd (RMS) and eWarranty, Insurance Age can reveal.
Incepta adds new recruit in broker partner drive
Incepta Risk Management has appointed Sonia Cottrell to its wholesale team as a business development executive.
Lexis Nexis reveals no-claims database launch date
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions has confirmed that its no claims discount (NCD) module database will go live in September.
Aon reportedly on rogue investigator SOCA list
Aon has been named among the firms that appear on the Serious Organised Crime Agency's (SOCA) list of organisations that used rogue private investigators, it has been reported.
Ex-Lloyd's chairman and Aon chief Taylor joins Pioneer Underwriting board
Pioneer Underwriting has appointed Max Taylor as chairman of the board.
Lloyd's in review of sanction controls over US regulator fears
Lloyd’s is currently reviewing the controls used by members of the market to prevent breaking of sanctions with countries such as Iran and North Korea.
Liberty adds to commercial casualty team
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has made two new appointments and an internal promotion to grow its commercial casualty operation.
Rural reports substantial growth
Rural Insurance has announced almost 27% growth during the last financial year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Former RSA supremo Haste in Co-op insurance arm bid
Former RSA chief executive Andy Haste is reportedly leading a bid to buy the insurance arm of the Co-op group.
LV revs up motorcycle offering after broker feedback
LV Broker is launching an enhanced motorcycle product which it claims to boast increases in cover and a wider underwriting appetite.
Towergate’s networks add nine
Broker Network & Countrywide has revealed that nine brokers signed up to the networks in the past two months.
Bluefin makes double promotion
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Robin Thomson as regional managing director for the Midlands within the commercial division.
Alec Finch rebrands as Finch Insurance Brokers
Alec Finch & Company has changed its trading names to Finch Insurance Brokers and Finch Employee Benefits with both companies trading as Finch.
Gallagher's Deakin: the speculation is "going to increase"
Janice Deakin is confident that she joined Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) “at the right time”, although she claims she will always be loyal to Aviva.
Carole Nash boss targets 10% market share for classic car division
Carole Nash chief executive David Newman has targeted securing a 10% market share for the broker's newly-established Cherished Car division.
Ecclesiastical CEO reveals UK GI autumn restructure
Ecclesiastical group chief executive Mark Hews has revealed that the insurer will unveil a restructuring of its UK GI business this autumn.