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RSA and Ageas strike bilateral accident claims agreement
RSA and Ageas have struck a bilateral agreement in a bid to control accident claims and reduce costs in the process.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the June edition, Lynn Rouse, communications business partner at Arthur J Gallagher International, discusses issues around data security, penalties for uninsured drivers and how companies can deal with market speculation.
Coface UK and Ireland MD targets broker base expansion
The managing director of Coface UK & Ireland, Frederic Bourgeois, has spelt out his plans to reinforce and build long-term relationships with UK brokers of all sizes.
Insurance infographic: The Impact of the 2011 Energy Act on property lettings
In this insurance infographic, Zurich focuses on the Energy Act 2011 which contains provisions to make it unlawful from April 2018 to rent property that does not hit minimum energy efficiency standards.
Ecclesiastical adds Allianz man to casualty team
Ecclesiastical has appointed Craig McLaughlin to the newly-created role of casualty technical manager.
Insurance claims handler sentenced after £7,000 flood fraud
An insurance claims handler who swindled almost £7,000 from her employer to fund shopping trips has been sentenced.
Willis in talks to sell SME business to network member
Willis is in talks to sell part of its direct commercial business portfolio in England to a member of its commercial network.
LV expands specialist vehicle cover offering
LV Broker has launched Highway Specialist Vehicle Insurance covering a range of vehicles including 4x4 (off-road), American, classic, custom, kit or replica car, military vehicle or motorhome.
Client view: chartered status is worth paying for
Using an insurance broker without chartered status would be out of the question for Lasercomb Dies Ltd, client of Brett & Randall.
Hundreds of UK jobs at risk in next stage of Aviva cull
Hundreds of UK jobs at Aviva are set to be axed as part of its global cost-cutting programme, it has been reported.
S-Tech expands PI offering with broker buy
S-Tech Insurance Services has acquired professional indemnity (PI) specialist broker Scott Taylor Associates (STA).
Telematics broker Girls Drive Better to launch in July
A new telematics-based broker Girls Drive Better will launch on July 1 following a pilot.
Arista launches SME scheme with Leicestershire broker
Arista Insurance has launched its sixth scheme this year with Leicestershire broker Online Risk Solutions.
Jet-ski specialist broker welcomes £500,000 cash injection
Johnstone Insurance Brokers has received a £500,000 funding package from Santander Corporate & Commercial, backed by the government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee.
NIG launches exclusive e-trading platform for brokers
NIG has launched a new e-trade offering for its First Club and top e-trading brokers.
Towergate appoints Willis president to Paymentshield role
Towergate has appointed Brendan McCafferty as commercial director at Paymentshield reporting to CEO Tim Johnson.
Aviva hit by ratings downgrade
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the insurance financial strength rating of the main operating units of Aviva group to A1 from Aa3.
Ecclesiastical UK MD Wood departs the insurer
Ecclesiastical UK managing director Steve Wood is leaving the insurer after almost eight years to "pursue fresh opportunities".
UK Broker Awards win created "office buzz"
Each year the winners at the UK Broker Awards are entered into a special category – Insurance Broker of the Year – to see who really has reached the pinnacle of broking achievement.
CDL names Phillips as commercial director
Software house CDL has promoted Nigel Phillips to the newly-created role of commercial director.
Das reacts to broker feedback with legal protection revamp
Das has revamped its stand-alone commercial legal protection (CLP) product in response to broker feedback.
Axa's new broker-only household product goes live
Axa’s new broker-only household product, which covers properties with a maximum of three bedrooms, has gone live.
Towergate appoints Ryan Brown as group M&A director
Towergate has appointed Ryan Brown from investment bank Keefe Bruyette & Woods as group mergers and acquisitions (M&A) director with an expected start date of early August.
HCC promotes Button to chief underwriting officer
HCC Insurance Holdings has promoted Simon Button to chief underwriting officer for HCC International.