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Broker Network and Countrywide in three-year deal with Allianz
Towergate’s network division has launched a three-year partnership with Allianz Insurance.
UK General head named on MGAA director board
UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard has been named on the board of directors of The Managing General Agents' Association (MGAA).
JLT Specialty voices concerns on unrated markets
JLT Specialty has raised concerns about solicitors placing professional indemnity (PI) insurance in unrated markets.
Quotall adds JM Glendinning's Houghton to board
E-trading broker platform Quotall has appointed Nick Houghton to its board as non-executive director.
Hiscox tackles technology claims with portfolio launch
Hiscox has responded to the growing number of breach of contract technology claims by launching a new technology insurance portfolio.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Yutree leaves Cobra Network after 15 months
Yutree Underwriting has left Cobra Network in a bid to become a "truly independent intermediary".
UK Broker Awards win proved Hughes was an industry "leader"
Success at the UK Broker Awards proved that Hughes Insurance was "a leader in our business for investing in staff".
CII in review of criteria for chartered firms
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is reviewing the standards and eligibility criteria for corporate chartered titles.
Client view: Broker service is more than just "talking a good game"
A good broker should be judged on its service as many "talk a good game but don't come up with the goods".
Quinn Insurance returns to profits
Quinn Insurance and its subsidiaries returned to profit in 2012, although revenues more than halved to €223m [£191m] from €639m.
Aviva cuts another 200 jobs
Aviva is set to close its Manchester bodily injury claims team in December in a move which would cost 200 jobs, it has been reported.
1 Answer poised to open East Sussex branch
1 Answer Insurance has confirmed it will open a high street branch in East Sussex next month.
Oval chief shrugs off falling short of EBITDA target
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has shrugged off falling shy of his £20m EBITDA target and hailed the broker's growth "when most people are going backwards".
Oval Group reports strong EBITDA performance as debt falls by £8m
Oval Group recorded a strong performance in the year to May 2013, with EBITDA pre exceptionals rising to £19.6m.
Libery Mutual to lead aviation consortium with Ace and Hiscox
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe (LMIE) is to form a consortium with Ace Global Markets and Hiscox to underwrite aviation insurance.
Collinson Group and Avanti team up to launch new travel products
Avanti Insurance has selected Collinson Insurance Group as its new travel insurance partner.
Fitch maintains RSA’s A rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc's (RSA) insurer financial strength (IFS) rating at 'A' with a stable outlook.
UK General boosts commercial team with regional hires
UK General Insurance has added two regional sales managers to its commercial team.
AA warns fines for uninsured driving pose little deterrent
AA Insurance has welcomed the planned increase in the fixed penalty fine for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 but warned that it will do little to deter those who habitually drive without cover.
Jelf and Hiscox launch interim management products
Jelf and Hiscox have teamed with the Interim Management Association (IMA) to launch two products for the sector.
Unrated Latvian insurer Balva faces liquidation
Unrated Latvian insurer Balva, which is believed to provide professional indemnity (PI) insurance to 1,300 UK firms, has had its operating licenses withdrawn in a bid to protect customers.
AGCS names Galloway as new regional liability chief
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Tim Galloway as regional head of liability.
Bluefin goes to Henderson for new Hessle recruit
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed Chris Joynson as an account executive in its Hessle branch.