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Spring change at Zurich Municipal
March 2011 handover for Zurich Municipal top role
Former Oval and Marsh MD Pepper returns with Momentum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - launched this week with Howard Pepper, a former MD at Oval and Marsh as managing director.
MUM poaches director from RSA
Broker-only MGA Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM)has announced the appointment of Danny French as a director of the business.
Allianz has a mixed Q3
Profits down but gross written premium up as large commercial claims hit in the third quarter
Groupama establishes new underwriting team for London and South
Groupama Insurances has created a dedicated new business underwriting team for London and the South.
TEn unveils new flexible model
Commercial broker network TEn Insurance today unveiled its new operating model in a move designed to broaden its appeal, attract larger more established brokers and give existing members room to grow.
Higos opens new office
Higos Insurance Services has opened a new office in Southampton.
Willis Networks appoints regional MDs
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of two new regional managing directors for Willis Networks.
CCV makes foray into underwriting with latest acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has completed the acquisition of two further businesses in the north east of England.
PB Week: Running the New York marathon
Seemed a good idea at the time... both entering the New York marathon, and saying "sure I could do a blog while out there", writes Marc DonFrancesco, group head of marketing at Towergate.
Insurance Age blog: Thank you and goodnight
As The Chairman of the Board himself would say "and now the end is here, and so I face the final curtain..." as, yes, you've guessed it from my oh so subtle intro, I'm leaving good old Insurance Age.
Inflation to stay above 2% for all 2011, says Bank of England
The Bank of England’s latest quarterly Inflation Report has stated inflation is unlikely to fall below 2% before 2012 due to the upcoming VAT increase and rising import prices.
Ageas' retail profit remains static while COR continues to improve
Ageas' quarter three results have shown its UK retail operations, RIAS, Kwik Fit Insurance Services and Ageas Insurance Solutions (UKAIS), have delivered a 32% increase in total inflows to £96m.
Markel International expands D&O offering
Markel International has launched three new products to expand its directors and officers offering and brokers should also be aware it has altered the existing D&O wording.
ChoiceQuote jobs at risk as consultation period kicks off
Nearly 70 jobs at Groupama-owned ChoiceQuote Insurance Services are at risk following an extensive business review
Exeter Friendly to cut PMI premiums
Exeter Family Friendly has cut premiums on its "Health Cover for Me" private medical insurance (PMI) plan by up to 12.5%.
Biba calls on Government to stem "spiralling" motor insurance costs
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the Government to implement an eight point plan to reduce the rising cost of motor insurance.
Bluefin to put SME underwriting facility Elite into run-off
Bluefin has announced that it is putting its Elite underwriting facility for small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business into run-off in favour of expanding its existing Platinum product range.
County Insurance relocates for growth
Insurance broker County Insurance has officially opened its new office in Crewe.
Markel makes three senior hires for MGA arm
Markel International has strengthened its new MGA (Managing General Agent) division with three senior appointments.
Barbon expands lettings division with South west acquisition
Barbon Insurance Group has acquired Teignmouth-based residential lettings specialist, Rentshield.
JLT trading performance "in line with expectations"
In a management statement for the period 1 July to 8 November, Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) said it's trading performance is in line with expectations, that organic growth across the group is encouraging and that it remains on track to make financial…
Ecclesiastical to establish London broker regional centre
Ecclesiastical is turning its city office operation into a London regional centre, headed by former national broker sales manager Paul Glasper (pictured).
Aviva launches iPhone claims application
Aviva has launched a free iPhone application (app) which has been designed to allow policyholders to file a motor insurance claim remotely from their iPhone.