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Galbraith to leave Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that chief executive Eric Galbraith will step down next year after nearly 10 years in charge.
Third party injury claims up despite fall in reported motor accidents
The frequency of third party injury (TPI) claims arising out of motor accidents increased by 6% in 2011, according to a report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Groupama builds household team
Groupama has targeted growth in its niche household broker business by expanding its underwriting capability.
Biba announces theme for 2013 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has selected Meeting the Growth Challenge as the theme for its 2013 conference.
Arista adds to online trading capability
Arista Insurance has upgraded its online trading capabilities to offer brokers full functionality across its product range.
Hastings shakes up management team
Hastings Insurance Group has appointed Gary Hoffman as group CEO.
IFB says brokers have "vital role" to play in tackling fraud
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has identified brokers as having a "vital role" to play in tackling fraud.
Brit nabs Atrium finance director
Brit Group has snapped up Atrium's Andrew Baddeley as chief financial officer.
Green broker in NIG commercial tie-up
NIG has been selected to underwrite the core commercial insurance business of Insure Green as it bids to drive growth within its combined product range.
'Crash for cash' fraudster who left victims "cheated and violated" jailed
A ‘crash for cash' fraudster who left his victims feeling "cheated and violated" has been jailed for 21 months and ordered to repay £7,250.
Chartered status helps "tip the scales" for new business
Securing chartered status can help "tip the scales" in favour of winning and retaining new business.
One in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office to leave
Almost one in six staff at Aviva's Birmingham office have accepted voluntary redundancy.
CFC adds ex-HSBC Insurance chief to board
CFC has appointed former HSBC Insurance Brokers CEO Philip Gregory to its board as non-executive director.
Junction appoints new BDM in push for partnerships growth
Junction has appointed Lee Newman as business development director.
Video: A choice based on expertise and value
Is sufficient focus given to the expertise and value provided by an insurer, and does it figure highly enough when the choice of underwriter is made?
Miller boosts D&O team with double appointment
Miller has made two additions to its directors’ and officers’ (D&O) team.
Das appoints two regional underwriters
Das has made a double appointment in a bid to expand its regional underwriting teams.
Direct Line reveals 175p share price
Direct Line Group has floated at a price of 175p per share, valuing the company at £2.6bn.
Giles appoints ex-Towergate director to head up new division
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Nick Crocker as chairman of its newly formed real estate division.
Lorega launches new loss recovery products for SMEs
Lorega has launched two new loss recovery insurance products for UK SMEs.
Allianz Legal Protection announces motorbike tie-up with BMW
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has become the legal expenses provider for BMW's motorcycle brand, BMW Motorrad.
Aviva ends athletics sponsorship
Aviva has called time on its sponsorship of UK Athletics (UKA) after 13 years.
RK Harrison claims first with art market PI product
RK Harrison Insurance Services has launched a new professional indemnity (PI) product for art market professionals.
Boisseau dismisses Groupama Group rating downgrade
Francois-Xavier Boisseau, CEO of Groupama Insurances, has dismissed the recent rating downgrade to Groupama Group by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) as being of “no relevance” to the UK business.