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e-Underwriting teams up with Acturis
e-Underwriting, the new division of OIM Underwriting, has launched a property owners’ insurance product on the Acturis platform.
AMII chief describes Bupa decision as "sad, but inevitable"
The chairman of the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has described Bupa pulling back from the broker channel for private medical insurance (PMI) as a "sad, but inevitable day".
ECIC targets brokers with renewable energy offering
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has launched a new product aimed at the green energy industry.
Persson steps down from WPS chairman role
Richard Persson, chairman of Walker Persson & Spargo (WPS) has stepped down from the role and left the company.
Perkins Slade in broker partnership with RTPI
Perkins Slade has been appointed by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as its preferred broker.
AEGIS London makes cyber insurance swoop
AEGIS London has snapped up specialist technology underwriter Rick Welsh to launch a cyber insurance book.
Ace and RAC in travel insurance partnership
Ace Group has entered into a deal to provide travel insurance under the RAC brand in the UK.
Canopius makes head of FI appointment
Canopius Group has announced the appointment of Nick Kirk as head of financial institutions (FI).
Rural Insurance on course to double in size by 2015
Rural Insurance has shrugged off the loss of four key staff members last year by insisting it remains on course to double in size by 2015.
Fitch confirms Lloyd's A+ rating as stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Lloyd’s of London’s insurer financial strength (IFS) rating at A+, with a stable outlook.
Liberty keen to expand in Midlands
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has confirmed that it has created new underwriting capacity to increase its Midlands presence.
IFB strikes deal to "close net" on fraudsters
The insurance industry and local authorities have struck a deal to share information on known fraudsters.
Brightside partners with Asda
Brightside has partnered with Asda to manage the supermarket’s Asda Money car and home insurance offering.
Beazley unveils new broker relations chief
Beazley has appointed David Price to head the company’s broker relations activities in the London insurance market.
Aviva telematics leader moves to Nnable
Nnable has appointed Martin Otter as senior consultant to lead its telematics consulting practice.
AMII vents disappointment at Bupa PMI withdrawal
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has vented its disappointment that Bupa is pulling back from the broker channel for its private medical insurance (PMI) business.
Allianz Retail launches household product in Adrian Flux deal
Allianz Retail has made its Clear Household product available through Adrian Flux.
Open GI clinics worth five hours under new CII system
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) members attending Open GI’s product clinics will be able to claim up to five hours’ worth of continual professional development (CPD) from September 2012 onwards.
BLG adds to latent defects range with basement cover
Building and Land Guarantees (BLG) has further bolstered its latent defects range with the launch of Basement Shield.
CII targets future industry stars with educational sessions
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has set its sights on unearthing future prodigies with educational sessions.
Aviva recruiting in Ireland
Aviva is to recruit 220 new staff in Ireland.
Disposal of business units could result in Aviva share re-rate
Aviva's decision to cut its losses and leave 16 underperforming business segments could result in a share re-rate, analysts have predicted.
Zurich appoints new CEO of UK global corporate
Zurich has appointed Vinicio Cellerini as chief executive officer (CEO) of global corporate in the UK (GCUK).
FSCS reduced payouts by £188m in 2011/12
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) paid out £347m in compensation in the year 2011/2012.