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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.
Research finds brokers expect business volumes to rise
Brokers expect business volumes to continue to grow during the final quarter of 2012, according to a business health survey published today.
Industry welcomes OFT motor market decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) decision to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission has been welcomed by firms across the industry.
OFT takes motor stand and calls in Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission over concerns the market may ‘prevent, restrict or distort' competition.
Curtain set to fall on autumn Sentiment Survey
Today is the final opportunity to take part in our autumn Sentiment Survey of 2012, sponsored by Groupama Insurances.
Biba helps government write insurance 'Dummies' book
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has joined forces with the Cabinet Office and several other organisations to produce a new guide for SMEs.
S&P affirms Das UK's credit rating despite "capital deficiency"
Das UK's ‘A' credit rating has been affirmed by Standard & Poor's (S&P) despite its "capital deficiency".
Lorica fuels recruitment drive with five new appointments
Lorica Insurance Brokers has added a further five recruits to three of its branches.
Swinton results improve despite £560,000 loss of office payout
Swinton Holdings has reported a turnover of £329m for 2011.
Ageas UK in executive shake-up
Ageas Insurance will replace departing non-executive chairman Julian Hance with KPMG man Mark Winlow.
General insurance intermediaries see FSA complaints hit 431,897
The number of complaints instigated against general insurance intermediaries leapt up to 431,897 during the first half of 2012, according to the latest statistics released by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Expertise in action: Q&A with Zurich's head of SME
As the online economy continues to grow, businesses face an ever expanding array of threats that could destabilise day-to-day operations.
ULR Additions returns to profit and doubles turnover
ULR Additions has reported a £2.7m pre-tax profit for 2011, up £6.1m on its 2010 performance.
Broker Network goes to Keychoice for new insurer director
Broker Network and Countrywide has appointed Dene Smith as insurer director.
Stackhouse Poland buys LFC
Stackhouse Poland has confirmed that it has reached an agreement to buy the business of LFC Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.