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Biba granted CPD accreditation from CII
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has received Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Eastwood hires ex-Henderson broking director
Eastwood & Partners Insurance Brokers has appointed Gordon Brain as commercial manager, effective immediately.
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Towergate goes to Aviva for new HNW chief
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director.
New fraud product from Validus could save insurers millions
Validus-IVC has launched a new fraud investigation product following a two-year trial period with 21 insurer clients.
The Insurance Partnership goes live on Acturis
The Insurance Partnership has gone live on the Acturis system.
AIG unveils ex-Aviva boss as distribution director
AIG has unveiled former Aviva boss Adam Winslow as distribution director as it continues its push to establish "stronger and deeper relationships" with brokers.
HSB takes former Allianz man to drive North West business
HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up former Allianz man Paul Cuddihy as business development manager.
Banks' PPI costs could double to £25bn
Banks may be forced to pay £25bn in repayments for payment protection (PPI) mis-selling, according to The Times.
Specialist insurers backed for equity growth
Stockbroking group Westhouse expects small and mid-cap specialist insurers to deliver the best investment returns over the next two years.
QBE's Cooter completes Covéa top team
Covéa Insurance has appointed Simon Cooter as commercial lines director.
Giles named roofing body broker
Giles Insurance Brokers has been named the "exclusive broker of choice" for Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CORC) members.
Digital part two: Time to maximise the benefits
Insurance brokers are now well-versed on the merits and trading importance of the internet. Yet, according to a recent technology survey, many are still failing to maximise the benefits and opportunities that an online presence can bring.
Reames becomes latest Swiftcover founder to depart Axa
Axa personal lines chief claims officer Robin Reames has reportedly become the latest Swiftcover founder to leave Axa.
Flood risk homeowners hit with £20,000 excess
Homeowners in areas prone to flooding are already facing excess levels up to £20,000 on their insurance policies, according to the AA.
JLT Specialty adds to Nottingham team
JLT Specialty has appointed Mark Wilson as an account executive in its Nottingham risk practice.
ECIC launches new roofing contractors scheme
Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company (ECIC) has launched a new scheme for roofing contractors.
Car collision cheat handed eight-month jail sentence
A car collision cheat has been sentenced to eight months in prison after attempting to claim for an accident that never happened.
Arista in merchant trade scheme launch with BIS
Arista Insurance has launched a merchant trade scheme with Merseyside-based broker Business Insurance Services (BIS).
Nexus launches new Lloyd's trade credit agency
Nexus Underwriting Management has launched a new Lloyd’s managing general agency focusing on trade credit indemnity business.
Equity Red Star confirms Ecclesiastical's Ansvar broker motor deal
Equity Red Star has agreed terms to take on Ecclesiastical Insurance's Ansvar broker motor business following the parent company's decision to withdraw from the market in November 2012.
Sterling partners with ex-NIG chief in development plans
Sterling Insurance has partnered with consultancy firm Integrity to develop its commercial and household arm.
CDL unveils new MD as founder Hogg takes new role
CDL has unveiled Gary Johnson as group managing director in a move which will see company founder Tom Hogg move upstairs as group chairman.
Father and sons hit with £278,000 bill after false claims
A father and his two sons found guilty of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud have been ordered to pay back £278,000 after having submitted "dozens" of fake claims.