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Digital part one: Getting prime location in the global village
Industry professionalism comes in many forms: endeavouring to give customers the best possible advice, continually looking to enhance sector knowledge and helping staff members develop their own broking careers, to name just a few elements.
Digital: Bridging the social media generational gap
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) could provide better training on digital technology, but is setting an excellent example for insurance companies around social media, according to insurance broker Paul Hine.
Collinson buys in claims management expertise
Collinson Insurance Group (CIG) has bought One Assist Limited, which includes the assets of claims management company One Group.
Henderson promotes its own at Teesside office
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has appointed Kris Allington as commercial broker.
Polaris to launch new market-sponsored personal lines pricing hub
Polaris is working with several insurers to create a new market-sponsored, real-time rating hub for personal lines.
Swinton completes Gloucestershire broker acquisition
Swinton Group has bought Gloucestershire-based Alexander James Commercial Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
In conversation with Zurich: Growing SMEs
As a firm develops from a start-up to a fully fledged corporate entity, its risk profile inevitably changes. And, as its exposures change, its insurance needs evolve too.
RSA moves for former Willis boss
RSA has appointed former Willis boss Dan Wilkinson as its new mid market regions director.
Aon Risk Solutions opens new Birmingham office
Aon Risk Solutions has opened a new Birmingham office as part of a "longer-term investment in the region".
Groupama withdraws Carole Nash from market
Groupama's broker arm has reportedly withdrawn its motorbike insurance specialist Carole Nash from the market.
Giles turns to Lockton for new business ops head
Giles has unveiled former Lockton man Stephen Barwell as head of business operations.
UK General's new non-exec director to bring "broker's view" to board
UK General's new non-executive director Chris Blackham is hoping to give "a broker's view on the board".
UK General unveils Layton Blackham founder as non-exec director
UK General has appointed the founder of consolidator Layton Blackham as a non-executive director.
Groupama claims industry first with product launch
Groupama Insurances has made its first e-traded product live for full cycle trading on Open GI, Acturis and Insure.com, with SSP integration set to follow in early 2013.
Towergate completes NPIB purchase
Towergate Insurance has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of Norwich and Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB), the non-life insurance broking operation of the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.
Quindell to expand claims offering with ALH purchase
Quindell Portfolio is to buy Abstract Legal Holdings (ALH), parent company of Accident Advice Helpline, on or after 2 April 2013.
Besso poised for buying spree
Besso Insurance Group has set its sights on pursuing acquisitions and expanding into new markets after having secured £5m additional investment capital from shareholders.
AA welcomes extra flood defence cash
The AA Insurance has welcomed the news that the government will invest a further £120m on flood defences.
Brokers face £20m hike in FSCS levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has indicated that it will demand a further levy of £21m from the insurance intermediary sub-class in the first quarter of 2013.
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Video: insurance is not viewed in same light as other professions
The insurance industry needs to “elevate” itself in terms of professionalism, brokers claimed at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
Saffron goes to Bluefin for specialist home risks manager
Saffron Insurance has snapped up ex-Bluefin employee Samantha Todd as specialist home risks manager.
NIG: Regional changes will take effect from May 2013
The changes to NIG’s regional structure are set to take effect from May 2013, NIG managing director Jon Greenwood told Insurance Age.
90 jobs hang in balance at NIG
Around 90 roles are at risk at NIG’s regional offices as Direct Line Group moves forward with the third stage of its cost-cutting plans.