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Lembit Opik tells brokers to be "less risk averse"
Politician Lembit Opik has urged Lloyd's brokers to be "less risk averse" and instead encourage mavericks to work in insurance.
ECIC wins chartered insurer status
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Das adds flood and fire offering
Das has launched the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to their property or contents due to a major incident such as a flood, fire, theft or storm.
Rural targets local brokers with Aviva appointment
Rural Insurance has snapped up former Aviva man Simon Dixon as a development underwriter as it bids to move closer to brokers.
Plum fills MNW home insurance gap in product offering
Plum Underwriting has launched a new mid net worth (MNW) home insurance product with capacity from Lloyd’s.
Aon builds in Bristol
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Grocock as branch director for its Bristol office, a new role for the business.
Groupama gives green light to classic vehicle policies
Groupama Insurances has launched two classic vehicle policies in a bid to give brokers access to specific products designed for classic car owners.
Bluefin moves for ex-Chubb manager
Bluefin Insurance has snapped up former Chubb manager Jon Wozniak as business development director for its solutions division.
Insurance Age launches its app
Insurance Age is pleased to announce the launch of its app in the Apple store.
Markel nabs new claims chief from Beazley
Markel International has appointed Hannah Purves as claims director.
Premium Credit takes on former CCV finance director
Premium Credit has moved to appoint Roger Brown as head of new markets.
Willis takes Zurich chief as CEO
Willis has appointed David Martin as chairman and CEO of its UK retail business.
Aston Scott swoops for RSA subsidary Fyfe Group
Aston Scott has bought the brand and business of RSA subsidiary Fyfe Group.
Professionalism: Brokers failing to reap benefits of mobile technology
The majority of insurance brokers are “clearly” not well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet, according to online commentators.
New Ageas UK CEO targets "evolution, not revolution"
Ageas' new UK CEO Andy Watson has described the insurer's business strategy as "evolution, not revolution".
Jelf promotes its own
Jelf has appointed Wayne Pontin as executive director: mergers and acquisitions.
Hastings Direct announces 200 job recruitment drive
Hastings Direct is to create 200 jobs across the board from entry level to senior management during 2013.
Admiral confirms Axa Assistance deal
Admiral has handed Axa Assistance UK a contract to provide its first home emergency and legal expenses covers as part of its new household insurance product offerings.
Randall & Quilter makes first Isle of Man captive purchase
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has purchased Isle of Man-domiciled captive insurer Hickson Insurance Limited (HIL) for £525,000.
Former Dual chief joins PIA
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has appointed Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Professionalism: Digital as your shop window
Craig Freeman, director of digital services at brandformula has revealed that he has seen a “huge sea change” in the way brokers engage with social media although he is yet to experience chartered brokers using it to promote their status.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Miller turns to JLT for casualty chief
Miller Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Simon Collings to its corporate risks team.
Allianz opens doors to chartered brokers
Allianz has confirmed that it will start taking applications next week for its Commercial Scholarship Programme, designed to support staff at chartered brokers achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance.