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Professionalism: McManus backed on chartered label
Brendan McManus’ comment that just “slapping on” the chartered label was not enough has been backed in Insurance Age’s professionalism debate.
Biba sets first deadline for CEO hiring process
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) hopes to begin interviews for the role of chief executive officer in February 2013.
Compliance pay costs soaring
Research by recruitment firm Robert Half has pinpointed the soaring costs of compliance experts on the City of London.
La Playa strikes Aston Martin insurance deal
Insurance broker La Playa has entered into a partnership with Aston Martin Works - the only direct showroom for the famous car brand.
MASS calls for better resources to tackle crash for cash fraud
Crash for cash figures released by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) have been branded “astonishing” by the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS).
Catlin goes to Xchanging for new claims chief
Catlin Group has appointed Glenn Brace as group claims director.
Broker Apprentice: Prizes revealed
Insurance Age can reveal the prizes of its Broker Apprentice competition, held in partnership with Allianz.
Almost 10% of the UK would consider 'crash for cash' scam
Almost 10% of the UK would consider taking part in a ‘crash for cash' scam for financial gain, a report released today has revealed.
Former Deloitte head named as RSA chairman
RSA Group has unveiled former Deloitte head Martin Scicluna as its new chairman.
Blink and Purely Motor in exclusive deal
Blink Intermediary Solutions has been awarded exclusive distribution and marketing rights for private car and commercial vehicle facility Purely Motor.
Broker reveals revenue and profit overstated by over £800,000
Allanfield Group has overstated its revenue and profit before tax for the financial periods ended December 2010 and 2011, and the six months ended June 2012.
Swinton Group expands commercial presence in North East
Swinton Group has opened its first commercial office in the North East of England.
Aviva names Mark Wilson as group CEO
Aviva has unveiled Mark Wilson as its new chief executive officer (CEO) on a basic annual salary of £980,000.
HomeServe profits rise but falling customers impact revenue
HomeServe has reported an operating profit of £27.1m for the six months ended September 2012.
Video: Does the public understand chartered broker status?
More work needs to be done to educate the general public about the value of chartered status, brokers argued at Insurance Age's recent Broker Expo.
AA slams premiums hikes for speed awareness drivers
The AA has slammed insurers who increase premiums for drivers that go to speed awareness courses, insisting they have a "moral responsibility" to encourage drivers to attend.
Invicta to pick up local broker's general insurance business
Invicta Insurance Services is set to acquire the entire general insurance portfolio of Sevenoaks Insurance Brokers.
Covéa Insurance appoints two to head roles
Covéa Insurance has appointed Martin Scarrett as head of electronic trading and Malcolm Cooper as head of underwriting, personal lines.
Kerry London reports £161,933 loss for 2011
Kerry London Group Limited (KLL) has announced a loss of £161,933 for the 2011 financial year, an improvement on the previous year’s loss of £209,174.
BlockInsure partners with Giles
BlockInsure has teamed with Giles to target residential management companies, managing agents and other organisations requiring specialist insurance advice for the residential property sector.
UK General strikes commercial capacity deal with QBE
Specialist insurer UK General Insurance has struck a new capacity agreement with QBE.
CASS changes boost broker interest in Bluefin network
Bluefin Insurance Group has added five new brokers to its broker network, Bluefin Partnership Services (BPS).
Towergate in regional acquisition spree
Towergate Group has completed four acquisitions to take the company's 2012 total to 23.
New legal expenses and assistance policy sails into market
General Legal Protection has launched a legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market with Bishop Skinner Marine.