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Sentiment Survey launches for brokers
Calling all brokers, it is that time of the year to vent your views about all things insurance and also be in with a chance to win tickets to see Jools Holland perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
LV nabs ex-RBS man as management information director
LV has snapped up Simon Aldred as director of management information for its general insurance (GI) business.
Hastings unveils 200 job recruitment drive
Hastings Direct has revealed plans to create 200 new jobs over the coming 12 months as it targets an extra three million customers by 2020.
Brightside and Open GI renew partnership deal
Brightside Group has renewed its partnership with Open GI for another four years in a move designed to drive efficiencies across the business.
Towergate's NPIB acquisition set for 2012 conclusion
The potential acquisition of Norwich & Peterborough Insurance Brokers (NPIB) by Towergate is set to be completed during the last quarter of 2012, Insurance Age understands.
LV Broker adds ABC home product to BGL panels
LV Broker has extended its partnership with BGL Group to launch its ABC home insurance product to Budget and Dial Direct customers.
Ageas extends deal with John Lewis to provide travel cover
Ageas has extended its partnership with John Lewis Insurance to provide travel cover.
Brightside says half-year results would be "envy" of brokers
Brightside Group has announced robust growth for the first half of 2012 with revenue and pre-tax profit both rising.
Arista boosts regional broker support with appointment
Arista Insurance has appointed Caroline Hargreaves as development underwriter for the Thames Valley region.
Giles creates new reinsurance broker
The Giles Group has created EC3 Brokers, a new reinsurance division.
Andrew Chester appointed Bowring Marsh CEO
Andrew Chester is to replace Nick Bacon as chief executive officer of Bowring Marsh, on 1 October.
Direct Line confirms float plans
Direct Line Group (DLG) has announced it will seek a flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Peter Elliot resigns from Bluefin with immediate effect
Peter Elliott is standing down as head of marketing at Bluefin, with immediate effect.
Broker Expo South: FCA will demand more information and conduct more visits
Brokers can expect a lot more demands for information from the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), delegates at the 2012 Broker Expo South were told today.
Former Quinn directors could face reckless trading action
Quinn Insurance’s former directors could face legal action for reckless trading, according to the outgoing head of corporate enforcement in Ireland.
Cyber risk expert warns of 'landscape' change
Increased scrutiny and European regulatory changes will soon "change the landscape" of cyber risk insurance.
Aspen appoints new PI chief to create new products
Aspen Risk Management (ARML) has appointed Lee Chelton as head of regional professional indemnity (PI).
ABI register to provide insurers with details of known fraudsters
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched the Insurance Fraud Register, to make details of all known insurance fraudsters in the UK available to insurers.
Ceta adds to non-standard household panel
Ceta has appointed Prestige, Midas and Plum to its online quote-and-buy system in a move designed to strengthen its household panel with non-standard providers.
Oxford Insurance MD opts for CFC
Oxford Insurance Brokers managing director (MD) Neill Cotton is set to assume a senior management role with CFC.
Speculation mounts around Direct Line flotation
Direct Line Group could tomorrow announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
Autonet pairs with CDL to offer online car history search
Autonet Insurance has joined forces with CDL to develop software which will enable consumers to check a vehicle’s history using its registration number.
Arag wins Oak account from Das
Arag has partnered with Oak Underwriting to provide legal expenses and home emergency assistance insurance to the specialist’s high net worth (HNW) portfolio.
FSA moves to quell concerns over staff changes
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has moved to pacify senior politicians' fears about staff turnover and its impact on the consistency of communication between firms and the regulator during the transition to the ‘twin peaks’ and Solvency II regimes.