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Moody's warns OFT motor referral will "hurt profitability"
Moody's has warned that the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) move to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission will "hurt profitability" and "create uncertainty".
Axa goes back to basics with Simple range expansion
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has launched two new products from its Simple range.
Dual UK appoints new COO
Dual UK has appointed Judit Petho as chief operating officer (COO).
Jelf Employee Benefits creates new healthcare team
Jelf Employee Benefits has reorganised its healthcare division, creating a new team aimed at growing the business.
Hastings Direct receives disability support accolade
Hastings Direct has been honoured for its approach to supporting disabled people in the workplace.
RBS finds buyers for first 33% stake in Direct Line
RBS has found buyers for the 33% stake in Direct Line it is selling to stock market investors.
Insurance Age October 2012 digital edition
The October edition of Insurance Age is full of news analysis essential to brokers.
UK General unveils new management team as commercial MD resigns
Peter Hubbard has been appointed chief executive of UK General, and Cathie Bruce, managing director commercial, has resigned.
Integro appoints ex-Towergate chief
Integro Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Wright, former managing director (MD) of Towergate Specialist Markets, as MD of its UK retail operations, sister title Post has reported.
RSA signs bilateral agreement with Groupama
RSA and Groupama Insurances have moved to tackle the industry issue of subrogated motor repair costs with a bilateral agreement.
Brokers warned over client money changes
Moore Stephens has warned that the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) proposed new rules on client money could cost brokers more time and money.
Millions of Brits driving without insurance
Over two million UK motorists have driven without insurance according to research from LV.
Travelers appoints Willis man as Europe COO
Travelers has appointed Matthew Wilson as chief operating officer (COO), Europe, which includes responsibility for its UK operations.
Home & Legacy launches HNW building works product
Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a building works product for the high net worth market.
Wilby merges with Huddersfield broker in drive for growth
Wilby has merged with Huddersfield-based Ainley’s Insurance Brokers, and recruited four new members of staff.
Home & Legacy adds new panel member in bid to "widen footprint"
High net worth (HNW) insurance specialist Home & Legacy has revealed that Lloyd's syndicate Novae has joined its panel in a bid to widen its non-standard footprint.
Fitch reveals UK insurer outlook stable for 2013
Fitch Ratings has maintained its stable outlook on the UK non-life insurance sector but highlighted that fundamental indicators in the sector remain weak and that it did not expect substantial market hardening next year.
Video: Is chartered advice more valued?
Advice given by chartered individuals is more valued and trusted than that given by non-chartered individuals, says Grant Scott, distribution and marketing director at Cowens Survival Capability.
Ageas underwriting division wins chartered status
The underwriting division of Ageas Insurance has been awarded chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
High Wycombe broker announces Giles rebrand
Bus and coach insurance specialist SBP Chapman Stevens has today begun trading as Giles Insurance Brokers following a rebrand.
Cornish Mutual pushes for growth in farming sector
Cornish Mutual has launched a campaign to recruit new farmer members in the West Country.
FSJ adds another Cobra man in recruitment drive
FSJ Broking has added to its broking team with four appointments, including a third ex-Cobra employee.
Bluefin nabs former Reich man to head up North West branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has pounced to appoint former Reich man John Capel as regional managing director for two of its branches in the North West.
Covéa Insurance launches in the UK
Covéa Insurance, formed from a merger of MMA Insurance and Provident Insurance, has been launched in the UK.