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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.
Lloyd’s swings back to half-year profit
Lloyd’s has announced a profit of £1.53bn for the first six months of the year, reversing a loss of £697m in the same period of 2011.
Kissane no longer Kerry London Ltd chief executive
Damian Kissane, previously chief executive of Kerry London Limited, is no longer in the role according to details on the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) register.
Motor insurance fraudster sentenced
A motor insurance fraudster has been sentenced to a six month community order and two month curfew after pleading guilty to insurance fraud and sending malicious communications to an insurer.
Purple partners with LV
Purple Partnership has teamed-up with insurer LV as a new commercial key partner for the network.
New Professionalism portal launched
Insurance Age has launched its new Professionalism section to deliver the ultimate platform for the industry to debate all the issues in the campaign for excellence in general insurance broking.
JLT takes on former Towergate employee for Nottingham office
JLT Speciality has snapped up former Towergate employee Elizabeth Day as business development co-ordinator for its Nottingham office.
Bluefin "took some medicine" to aid broker partner division
Bluefin Insurance Group "took some medication" in 2011 and has seen its broker partner division emerge stronger this year.