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UK Broker Awards 2013 shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year’s UK Broker Awards has been revealed.
Biba CEO White reveals rate movement report plan
British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) CEO Steve White has revealed that the trade body is looking into publishing a report that plots rate movements for a basket of insurer risk.
Cobra Group legal division launches intellectual property offering
Cobra Legal & IP has launched two intellectual property (IP) products.
Bluefin confirms twin regional moves
Bluefin has announced two regional appointments to boost its Bath office and expand its Northampton schemes department respectively.
Ageas' CEO Andy Watson on taking over from Barry Smith
Ageas CEO Andy Watson has admitted that taking on his current role from predecessor Barry Smith was “a bit of an Alex Ferguson moment”.
Commercial Express targets market traders
Commercial Express has launched a new product within its liability category specifically tailored to Market Traders.
CCV confirms hat-trick of broker buys
Towergate-owned CCV has acquired three insurance brokers across the UK.
UK General unveils lifestyle excess offering
UK General has moved to broaden its schemes base with the launch of a lifestyle excess product.
Biba turnover rises by 9% to hit £3.5m
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) saw its turnover rise by 9% to reach £3.5m for the year ended 31 December 2012.
FCA chief to reflect on first 100 days
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will tell the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) conference that the FCA is “a very different animal to the Financial Services Authority (FSA)”.
Premier Choice Group's Mike Izzard passes away
Premier Choice Group has announced the death of its chief executive Mike Izzard, aged 61.
Defra and ABI had 60 meetings in Flood Re countdown
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has had 60 meetings with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to discuss the future of flood insurance since January 2012.
AGCS adds Ace's Crawford to marine team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter.
Hiscox claims market first with bribery offering
Hiscox has launched a combined anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses.
FCA to probe dual pricing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will investigate dual pricing, it has been reported.
Client view: What makes a professional broker?
A plethora of opinions have been raised as to what makes a good broker in the eyes of the all-important client.
Liquidation-threatened Balva third biggest UK PI provider
Liquidation-threatened Balva was the UK's third biggest professional indemnity (PI) insurer during 2012/13 with a 9% market share, the Law Insurer's Guide has revealed.
Zurich crowned insurer of the year at the BIA
Zurich Insurance won the insurer of the year award at the British Insurance Awards (BIA) in London last night.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Lloyd's of London CEO Richard Ward resigns
Richard Ward is to resign as CEO of Lloyd’s of London.
Axa launches national apprenticeship scheme in Bolton
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched a national apprenticeship scheme to run across its regional branch network.
Expertise-in-Action: Q&A with Richard Smith
In recent years the insurance industry has made a concerted effort to improve its record on professionalism.
FCA hits intermediary with £2.8m mobile phone insurance fine
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Policy Administration Services (PAS) £2,834,700 for poor complaints handling of mobile phone insurance policies.
Grant links up again with former Brit boss Cooter at Covéa
Former Brit man Tim Grant has joined his ex-boss Simon Cooter at Covéa Insurance.