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Dual in new speciality business launch
Underwriting agency Dual has created a new division to underwrite speciality liability business.
Chartered status: "Don't knock it until you've tried it"
An award-winning broker has praised chartered status for acting as a key "differentiator" when it comes to securing work in the market place.
H&H buys Cumbrian broker
H&H Group has acquired Brampton-based commercial insurance brokers, John Pieri Insurance Services.
Ecclesiastical MD addresses broker concerns
The managing director of Ecclesiastical's UK business Steve Wood has moved to allay brokers' fears following the insurer's decision from the UK broker motor market.
Broker Expo: Question Biba
There are only 48 hours until the start of the Broker Expo in Coventry where attendees will have the chance to question the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) about the issues affecting brokers.
Ecclesiastical confirms UK broker motor market retreat
Ecclesiastical Insurance has confirmed it plans to withdraw from the UK broker motor market.
Biba outlines further strategic review
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that it will review its board governance, segmentation of membership and commercial activities following a strategic review carried out by Deloitte.
Ecclesiastical to withdraw from UK broker motor market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will pull out of the UK broker motor market, Insurance Age can reveal.
Broker Expo: Learn what the FCA will mean for brokers
With the Broker Expo in Coventry only three days away Terence Clark, compliance director at RWA, has revealed what attendees will hear about in the company’s workshop on The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Fitch maintains Sterling rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the BBB+ rating of the underwriting members of the Sterling Insurance Group for insurer financial strength.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Record fall in car insurance premiums
Comprehensive car insurance premiums sourced through price comparison sites fell at a record rate in the third quarter of 2012, according to a new survey.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Professionalism: Chartered status far more than a badge
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc has argued that the chartered status is "far, far more than a simple badge".
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Towergate marketing head to leave after six years
Towergate Insurance's group head of marketing Marc DonFrancesco is leaving after six years to join Absolute Partnership.
Admiral Group sees turnover slip by 2%
Admiral Group saw its group turnover edge down by 2% for the third quarter this year, compared to the same period in 2011.
Direct Line rues "subdued" investment returns
Direct Line Group has rued "subdued" investment returns as its profits fell for the first nine months of the year.
20 jobs at risk in Groupama restructure
Groupama Insurances has confirmed 20 jobs are at risk as it 'restructures its central support functions' in a move to reduce expenses and boost efficiencies.
Arag teams with PR firm to provide crisis management
Legal expenses insurer (LEI) Arag has teamed up with public relations firm Chelgate to offer crisis management support as part of its policies.