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CII focuses on customer service with new exam
An examination unit launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is putting customer service at the core of its focus.
Abbey Legal's online quote system goes live
Abbey Legal Protection (ALP) has launched its new online quote system (OQS).
RSA motor claims chief leaves post after 18-year stint
Ian Thompson has stepped down from his role as personal motor claims director at RSA.
Aviva chairman steps down amid shareholder disquiet
Lord Sharman of Redlynch retired as Aviva's chairman of the board and company director on 30 June.
Aviva slashes senior management following review
Aviva has made dozens of senior managers redundant in a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
LIU Europe appoints new trade credit vice president
Liberty International Underwriters Europe (LIU Europe) has swooped to appoint Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for its trade credit and political risk team.
Assurant extends product range to legal expenses
Assurant Intermediary has launched a new legal expenses policy.
Marsh reveals chairman of its global energy practice
Marsh has confirmed Andrew George as chairman of its global energy practice.
North Yorkshire-based brokers join forces
Two North Yorkshire insurance brokers have merged to create a company with an estimated £10m turnover.
Amlin unveils senior management overhaul
Amlin has announced a senior management reshuffle within the group, with the changes taking effect from the beginning of July 2012.
Capita appoints new finance chief for general insurance
Capita Insurance Services has appointed Wayne Lewis as general insurance finance director.
Cobra finally reaches agreement on £7.3m cash offer from Burrows' Alto Group
The directors of Cobra have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended £7.3m cash offer to be made by Alto for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the broker.
RSA reveals new sales director
RSA has pounced to appoint Owen Thomas as sales director within its reshaped Global Speciality Lines (GSL) division.
RSA and The Co-operative unveil motor recovery deal
RSA and The Co-operative Insurance have announced a bilateral agreement aimed at settling outstanding motor recoveries.
Aviva aims to please brokers with streamlined systems
Aviva has selected Guidewire PolicyCenter as its new underwriting and policy administration system, and Guidewire ClaimCenter as its new claims management system for its core UK commercial lines business.
HSB snaps up loss control engineering manager
Specialist engineering insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up Jim Whitmore as loss control engineering manager for construction.
Capita creates 30 jobs in Gloucester
Capita Insurance Services has created 30 new jobs in its underwriting services division in Gloucester.
Giles boosts management team with appointment
Giles Insurance Group has swooped to appoint Paula Williams as regional managing director for the North of England as it looks to strengthen its management team.
AIG to use its brand name once more
AIG will use its brand in public once more after having shied away from using its own name.
Brokers endure fastest commission decline for two years
Average commissions, fees and premiums fell at their fastest rate since June 2010 during the last quarter, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey published today.
Marketform appoints interim CEO on permanent basis
Lloyd's insurer Marketform Managing Agency has confirmed interim CEO John O'Neill has been appointed on a permanent basis.
MSL extends LEI product range
MSL Group has launched two products to be sold exclusively through brokers.
Towergate goes to Aon for new broking sales director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Lisa Bartlett as divisional sales director within retail broking.
UK D&O rates continue to fall
Director's and officer's (D&O) liability insurance rates fell by up to 10% in the UK during Q2 this year, according to Marsh's Global Insurance Market Quarterly Briefing.