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Schemes Masterclass video: Essential information on growing your business
In discussion with Insurance Age’s editor, Emmanuel Kenning, Ecclesiastical’s Frank Woods addresses the need to plan for schemes success and outlines the pitfalls faced by those new to the market and those with years of experience.
Liberty Mutual appoints new Manchester branch manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed Scott Taylor as manager of its Manchester branch.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.
1 Answer Insurance extends apprenticeship scheme
1 Answer Insurance has extended its apprenticeship scheme by taking on another three trainees.
False motor trade policy applications on the rise
Insurance fraudsters are using motor trade road risks policies to avoid paying the correct premium for their risk, motor broker DNA Insurance Services has warned.
Romero's Mabb to head up specialist divisions
Romero Insurance Brokers' managing director (MD) Simon Mabb has also been appointed to head up its specialist divisions Nightclub Direct and Millennium Leisure (NDML) and Clubinsure.
Brokerbility expands with Miles Smith addition
Brokerbility has added London based Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, the newly formed retail division of Miles Smith, to its membership list bringing the total to 35 brokers.
Deakin reveals broker ambition fuelled Gallagher move
The new UK commercial director of Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) Janice Deakin has revealed she is "looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table".
Saulter leaves Towergate for Davies
Davies Group has appointed Dan Saulter, formerly group M&A director at Towergate, as its new chief executive.
Professionalism: More talk about chartered status needed
There should be more communication about the benefits of chartered status across the insurance industry, according to Ageas' distribution and development director, Chris Dobson.
Deakin ends 13-year Aviva stay to join Arthur J Gallagher
Janice Deakin has ended her 13-year stint at Aviva to join Arthur J Gallagher International (AJGI) as UK commercial director.
APC targets regional broker business with London Market launch
APC has launched a London market broking team focused on placing risks for regional brokers that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities.
Towergate launches UK armed forces discount scheme
Towergate Insurance has launched a discount scheme for the UK's armed forces and veterans.
Ageas and NewLaw announce tie-up
Ageas UK has partnered with NewLaw Solicitors to form Ageas Law LLP.
Gallagher Heath lands Brightside double
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has raided Brightside Group for two new recruits in a move designed to "drive forward" its expansion plans within UK schemes and affinities.
Bluefin names former Towergate man as interim CFO
Bluefin Insurance has named former Towergate man Tim Philip as interim chief financial officer to replace the outgoing Robert Organ.
RSA's Lee and Brown enjoy pay rises in 2013
RSA group CEO Simon Lee's base salary has increased by 3%, to £824,000 from £800,000.
PwC confirms new London Market insurance head
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc) has named Jim Bichard as London Market insurance leader.
Alan Boswell names new MD and adds three to board
Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers has appointed Chris Gibbs as its new managing director.
Barbican joins Home & Legacy's household panel
Insurance and reinsurance business Barbican has joined high net worth specialist Home & Legacy's (H&L) household panel.
QBE aims for UK trade credit growth with new hire
QBE has appointed Sebastian Rice as senior underwriter in its trade credit division.
Ace snaps up former Chubb boss
Ace Group has snapped up former Chubb manager Mark Roberts as casualty manager for the UK and Ireland.
Axa urges brokers to support insurers in SME fraud fight
Insurance fraud among small business owners in Britain could be increasing the average claim value by £640, according to new research.
Allianz unveils Broker Assist marketing portal
Allianz Retail has unveiled a new portal designed to help brokers promote their business.