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Aviva ends athletics sponsorship
Aviva has called time on its sponsorship of UK Athletics (UKA) after 13 years.
RK Harrison claims first with art market PI product
RK Harrison Insurance Services has launched a new professional indemnity (PI) product for art market professionals.
Boisseau dismisses Groupama Group rating downgrade
Francois-Xavier Boisseau, CEO of Groupama Insurances, has dismissed the recent rating downgrade to Groupama Group by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as being of “no relevance” to the UK business.
Quindell announces "earnings enchancing" acquisition of Metaskil
Software outsourcing firm Quindell has acquired insurance solutions provider Metaskil in a deal predicted to be "significantly earnings enhancing".
UK Broker Conference 2012: Fixation on low prices remains
Price plays a significant role in influencing consumer choices about insurance, according to a panel discussion hosted by Insurance Age.
Yutree unveils founding member and former Bluefin man as MD
Yutree Insurance has appointed founding member Kevin Hancock as its managing director (MD).
UK Broker Conference 2012: Brokers warned of "pre-emptive" action
The Financial Service Authority's (FSA) head of wholesale and general insurance warned brokers that the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will not just be the FSA "with a different letter".
UK Broker Conference 2012: Education key to economic recovery
Education should play a key part in harnessing an economic recovery, delegates were told at the 2012 Broker Conference keynotes speech.
Coleman reappointed as broker to the RNLI
Coleman Insurance Brokers has been reappointed as broker to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The final steps of the Chartered Insurance Brokers application process
So you have met the Chartered Insurance Institute's (CII) definition of an insurance broker.
New commercial casualty claims chief at LMI
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has appointed Nikki Barrett-Browne as commercial casualty claims manager.
Travelers continues recruitment drive with new Europe underwriting chief
Rob Cage has been appointed chief underwriting officer for Travelers in Europe.
Blanc warns on commission disclosure
Peter Blanc, chief executive officer at Oval, has warned that brokers should expect full transparency on commissions within five years.
Carlson Capital brings stake in Barbican to over 90%
Carlson Capital has increased its stake in Barbican, and now owns over 90% of the company.
Arthur J Gallagher blames acquistion costs for 2011 loss
Arthur J Gallagher UK blamed acquisition costs for its £2.8m loss for the year ended 31 December 2011.
Acturis unveils new UK sales manager to drive broker base
Acturis has appointed Jeff McCracken as UK sales and marketing manager in a bid to develop the firm's broker base in the personal lines market.
Oval chief downplays Vela senior management consultation
Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has downplayed launching a consultation with some senior management at its underwriting subsidiary Vela.
Senior management job threat at Vela
Oval Insurance Brokers has begun a consultation with senior management at its underwriting subsidiary Vela in a bid to "simplify" the business' operations.
Video: Maintaining and growing your schemes
This Insurance Age webinar discusses the future of the schemes market.
S&P to upgrade Groupama UK's rating after Ageas deal
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) ratings services has placed Groupama UK’s BB financial strength rating on CreditWatch with positive implications.
Economic strife blamed for not pursuing chartered status
The weak economy has been cited as a factor for not pursuing chartered status, according to an online discussion.
Autonet reports £5m jump in turnover
Autonet Insurance Services has reported a turnover of £25.4m for 2011, compared to £19.8m for the year before.
AA confirms 400 jobs will go in Wales call centre cull
400 jobs will be cut from the AA's Cardiff call centre in a move to focus its operations in Newcastle.
CII accredits Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has accredited Chartis' Multinational Broker Academy for its commitment to "continuing professional development".