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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".
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.