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Broker Expo: Learn what the FCA will mean for brokers
With the Broker Expo in Coventry only three days away Terence Clark, compliance director at RWA, has revealed what attendees will hear about in the company’s workshop on The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Young insurance talent at all-time low, CII survey reveals
The quality of talent entering the insurance industry is at an all-time low, according to the latest Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
New office a "real statement" for brokers, says Hiscox chief
Hiscox chief executive Bronek Masojada has described the 2013 opening of its multi-function office in York as a "real statement" of its commitment to UK brokers.
Fitch maintains Sterling rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the BBB+ rating of the underwriting members of the Sterling Insurance Group for insurer financial strength.
Hiscox UK's GWP edges up by 1.1%
Hiscox UK's retail business saw gross written premium (GWP) growth of 1.1% for the first nine months of the year, compared to 2011.
Record fall in car insurance premiums
Comprehensive car insurance premiums sourced through price comparison sites fell at a record rate in the third quarter of 2012, according to a new survey.
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Arista snaps up former Brit man
Arista Insurance has appointed former Brit employee Mick Hunter as development underwriter to its St Albans office.
Professionalism: Chartered status far more than a badge
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary CEO Amanda Blanc has argued that the chartered status is "far, far more than a simple badge".
Keating unveiled as UK General commercial MD
Mike Keating has been unveiled as the commercial managing director at UK General Insurance.
Towergate marketing head to leave after six years
Towergate Insurance's group head of marketing Marc DonFrancesco is leaving after six years to join Absolute Partnership.
Admiral Group sees turnover slip by 2%
Admiral Group saw its group turnover edge down by 2% for the third quarter this year, compared to the same period in 2011.
Direct Line rues "subdued" investment returns
Direct Line Group has rued "subdued" investment returns as its profits fell for the first nine months of the year.
20 jobs at risk in Groupama restructure
Groupama Insurances has confirmed 20 jobs are at risk as it 'restructures its central support functions' in a move to reduce expenses and boost efficiencies.
Arag teams with PR firm to provide crisis management
Legal expenses insurer (LEI) Arag has teamed up with public relations firm Chelgate to offer crisis management support as part of its policies.
New Premium Credit CEO vows to be on the "front foot"
The new CEO of Premium Credit Andrew Doman has set his sights on rapid growth under its new parent company.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
HCC International boosts UK casualty team
HCC International has appointed Terry Pegg as director of sales and business development in its UK casualty division.
GTCR swoops for Premium Credit in £900m deal
Private equity firm GTCR has bought Premium Credit from MBNA Europe in a deal worth £900m.
RSA unveils SME chief
RSA has appointed former Allianz man Russell White as head of SME deals.
Chartis unveils new UK head of commercial property
Chartis has appointed Hilary Flynn as UK head of commercial property.
Ex-RSA CEO named as Lloyd's council deputy chairman
Former RSA group CEO Andy Haste has been unveiled as senior independent deputy chairman on the council of Lloyd's.
Aviva in £200m household deal with Gallagher Heath
Aviva has entered an underwriting and marketing partnership with Gallagher Heath’s household e-underwriting team at OIM.