News
Biba 2013: Sparkes to replace White as compliance chief
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has recruited Marsh's David Sparkes, to fill the position of head of compliance at the trade body.
Zurich's UK GI COR and profits improve while GWP falls by 3%
Zurich’s UK general insurance business has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 96.5% for the first three months of 2013.
Amlin UK reports £10m jump in GWP as motor fleet shows "particular improvement"
Amlin UK has reported a £10m increase in gross written premium (GWP) for the first four months of 2013.
Aviva's UK COR worsens as net written premiums fall by 5%
Aviva has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 98% for its UK general insurance business in the first quarter of 2013.
Biba 2013: Talent rewarded at conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Giles Insurance Brokers’ Stephanie Butterick as its National Young Broker of the Year.
Swinton Commercial looks to the future with business development appointment
Swinton Commercial has named chartered insurance broker Alastair Denness national business development manager.
Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: Axa launches trio of new products as part of personal lines revamp
Axa has launched three new personal lines products at the 2013 British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference.
Biba 2013: Steve White delivers strong message to FCA's Wheatley
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association's (Biba) 2013 conference has heard from new CEO, Steve White, in his inaugural speech.
Biba proposes structure and model overhaul
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has today proposed an overhaul of its governance structure and a new model for segmenting its membership.
Arista recruits assistant underwriter to Midlands office
Arista has appointed an assistant underwriter to its Birmingham office.
Strong market competition dents Ageas total income
Ageas UK has reported a 38% increase in net profit to £19.4m for Q1 2013 (Q1 2012: £14.1m) while the combined operating ratio improved to 99.9% (Q1 2012: 102.3%).
Towergate confirms North Lincolnshire broker captures
Towergate Insurance has swooped for two brokers in North Lincolnshire in a bid to expand its broking footprint in the region.
Bluefin renames its broker network
Bluefin Insurance Group’s broker network has been renamed Bluefin Network, with immediate effect.
Capita reveals MGA risk manager
Capita Insurance Services has unveiled Sue Perry as risk manager in its Managing General Agent (MGA) investment business.
LV Broker launches schemes platform for brokers
LV Broker has launched Easyscheme for brokers’ schemes business.
Lockton recruits again from Lucas Fettes
Lockton has recruited Jonathan Hyde as wholesale account manager in its Manchester-based Lloyd’s and London Market wholesale unit.
Henderson names Aviva's Steve Barrett as MD
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Steve Barrett as managing director.
Biba swaps Lorega for Das in loss recovery scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has replaced Lorega with Das UK as the provider for its loss recovery scheme.
Aviva brands Newcastle cash-for-crash sentences "disappointing"
Aviva has labelled the suspended sentences handed out to a group of cash-for-crash fraudsters "disappointing".
Home & Legacy grows technical team
Home & Legacy (H&L) has appointed Stuart Davis to a newly created senior technical underwriter role and promoted Nick Wilmot to senior technical underwriter.
Markel launches liability product for charities
Markel UK has launched a liability product for charities and community groups.
Arag appoints Mark Rayner to build broker relationships
Arag has appointed Mark Rayner as broker account manager for the South East.
CII unveils apprenticeship ambassadors
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has selected four apprentices to work as apprenticeship ambassadors across England.