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Aviva looking at Co-op purchase
Aviva is considering a bid for the general insurance business of Co-operative Group, according to The Sunday Times.
Schemes role split at UK General as Bloomer departs
UK General has confirmed that Karen Beales has assumed overall responsibility for personal lines schemes, with Mike Keating having responsibility for commercial schemes.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
Brightside confirms director exit as former Marsh man joins
Brightside Group has confirmed that director John Gannon will step down as of 31 May 2013 to return to his native Australia.
Brightside posts tenth year of "record profits"
Brightside Group has posted its tenth successive year of "record profits" as the broker maintained it is well placed for 2013's "expected market softening".
Das launches law firm following Bristol buy
Das UK Group has launched its own law firm, Das Law.
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.
Aviva to slash 2,000 jobs across the UK, Europe and Asia
Aviva has today confirmed that 2,000 jobs will be cut across the UK, Europe and Asia over the next six months - equating to 6% of its global workforce.
Ace looks to build on casualty "cornerstone" with Scotland promotion
Ace Group has promoted Gordon Knox to the role of casualty manager, Scotland, as the insurer looks to boost the "cornerstone" of its business north of the border.
FCA reveals approach to regulatory failure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its approach to investigating and reporting on regulatory failure.
Home 3 to leave Chesterfield office as CPP fights for future
Repair provider Home 3 will leave its Chesterfield site this month as troubled parent company CPP fights to secure its future.
Aviva, RSA and Allianz revealed as BBC insurers during Savile era
Aviva, RSA and Allianz were the BBC's primary insurers during the 40 years alleged sex offender Jimmy Savile worked for the broadcaster.
Swinton targets Eastern growth with new Essex office
Swinton Group has opened a new commercial branch in Essex as it unveils its "long-term ambition" to strengthen its presence in the East of England.
Charterhouse looking to sell Giles majority stake
Private equity group Charterhouse has reportedly begun looking for buyers for its majority stake in Giles.
L&G revamps critical illness cover
Legal & General (L&G) has revealed a series of updates to its critical illness product to widen cover for new policies.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
Insurer view: Clients want to see their "core values" reflected
Clients want to work with insurers which share their “core values”, underlining the importance of professionalism, HSB Engineering Insurance has stressed.
Teradata Universe 2013: Insurers have natural big data advantage
Insurance companies have an intrinsic big data advantage when it comes to improving their businesses, a global management consulting firm has declared.
Swinton's HR director ends 26-year stint at broker
Swinton's HR director Donna Winrow has ended her 26-year stint at the broker "to explore other opportunities", Insurance Age can reveal.
FCA issues clone broker warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against dealing with KBP Insurance Service Limited as it is not authorised to carry out regulated activities in the UK.
Teradata Universe 2013: Consumers more 'data-aware'
Consumers are becoming more ‘data-aware', delegates were told at the Teradata Universe 2013 conference.
Patrick Smith retires from Swinton
Patrick Smith has retired from Swinton, the business has confirmed.
Ageas Insurance Solutions moves on to CDL’s Strata
Ageas Insurance Services (AIS) has moved Auto Direct over to the CDL Strata operating platform and rebranded the motor insurance brand’s website.
Lloyds tops FCA insurance complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank received 312,668 complaints regarding general insurance and pure protection, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest figures.