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Speculation mounts around Direct Line flotation
Direct Line Group could tomorrow announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Autonet pairs with CDL to offer online car history search
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with CDL to develop software which will enable consumers to check a vehicle’s history using its registration number.
Arag wins Oak account from Das
Arag has partnered with Oak Underwriting to provide legal expenses and home emergency assistance insurance to the specialist’s high net worth (HNW) portfolio.
FSA moves to quell concerns over staff changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has moved to pacify senior politicians' fears about staff turnover and its impact on the consistency of communication between firms and the regulator during the transition to the ‘twin peaks’ and Solvency II regimes.
Giles M&A director to end five-year stint at broker
Giles' mergers and acquisitions director Hazel McIntyre is leaving the company.
Biba to offer higher commissions through trade credit scheme
Increased commission levels will be available to members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) when they place trade credit insurance through the UK Export Finance initiative.
Allanfield reports revenue and profit growth after 'hectic' year
Allanfield Group has reported a net revenue of £2.1m for the first six months of 2012.
Barclays overtakes Lloyds as biggest PPI offender
Barclays Bank has overtaken Lloyds TSB as the source of the most payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints, according to figures from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
Insurers named and shamed by FOS
UK Insurance, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, racked up the highest number of general insurance complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) according to new figures.
Chartis builds cyber liability offering
Chartis has appointed Jamie Bouloux to the newly created role of cyber liability underwriting manager for Europe.
James Hallam makes double acquisition
James Hallam has confirmed the purchase of care homes business from Howden and a commercial book in Essex as part of its growth plans.
LV Broker turns to BGL for strategic account manager
LV Broker has swooped to appoint former BGL man Paul Chalfont as strategic account manager.
HDI-Gerling adds to motor fleet leadership
HDI-Gerling has appointed Michael Gwilt as manager responsible for fleet risk management and business development.
Ecclesiastical goes to Allianz for new risk chief
Ecclesiastical has appointed Angus Roy as head of risk services.
Duke Street Capital founder could bid for Direct Line
The founder of Duke Street Capital has registered his interest once again in snapping up Direct Line, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Allianz unveils new claims division head
Allianz has promoted Jeremy Trott to head of operations within the claims division.
Marsh appoints ex-JLT man in energy practice role
Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader within its energy practice.
New Lockton vice president aims for "innovative and proactive" broking
New Lockton vice president John Bellingan has set his sights on helping businesses in the South East "through innovative and proactive broking".
UK Broker Awards celebrate Galbraith's achievements
The UK Broker Awards 2012 were wrapped up in fitting style with the British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith scooping the Achievement Award.
FSA approval waiting times at record high of 23 weeks
Regulatory approval waiting times for financial service start-up companies has reached a record high of 22.9 weeks.
Willis welcomes 12 new network recruits
Willis has confirmed that 12 new members have joined its networks taking its tally for the year to 22.
FSJ completes Cobra treble with Lincoln capture
Giles Insurance has snapped up former Cobra Networks managing director John Lincoln for its FSJ wholesale broking subsidiary.
Chartis unveils UK middle market distribution manager
Chartis has moved to appoint a new UK middle market distribution manager as it continues its bid to evolve its business model.
Brokers hail end to Groupama 'limbo' period
Brokers have welcomed the news that Groupama has entered into talks with Ageas around a potential sale of its UK non-life insurance business.