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Hiscox hires in commercial growth drive
Hiscox has strengthened its UK professions and specialty commercial (PSC) division with the appointments of Samantha Newman as head of emerging professional indemnity and charities, and Ann Meaden as senior development underwriter.
Sterling targets 50% growth in three years
David Sweeney, director, personal and commercial insurance at Sterling Insurance has revealed the insurer is aiming to grow its books of business by 50% in the next three years.
James Hallam makes senior appointments
James Hallam has made two new appointments to its board of directors.
Regulation preventing brokers from growing their businesses
A survey of Insurance Age readers has found that nearly 95% of brokers in the country find it more difficult to do their day to day job as a direct result of regulation.
Ecclesiastical exits standard household market
Ecclesiastical has announced it is to run off its standard household business by July 2012.
Ink moves into charity sector
Ink Insurance has established Ink Charity to tap into the charity and care sectors.
Your opinion matters in our market sentiment survey
The twice yearly survey, sponsored by Groupama, is now open for your input.
The Co-op chases young drivers with telematics offering
Capita Insurance Distribution has announced a four-year contract with The Co-operative Insurance to administer a telematics based motor insurance product for 17-24 year olds.
Bluefin lures new chief financial officer from top IFA firm
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed Robert Organ as chief financial officer replacing Ian Story who will step down in April.
RSA covers Scotland and Ireland position
RSA has moved quickly to replace departed Scotland and Ireland chief Annie Watson.
RSA's Scotland and Ireland chief heads for Aspen
Aspen, the Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer has made its first foray into the Scottish market with a high profile appointment in Glasgow.
Groupama backs calls to abolish referral fees
Groupama Insurances has lent its support to demands for the complete abolition of referral fees for personal injury claims.
CFC launches multi-class policy for medical device market
CFC Underwriting has launched a product for medical device companies.
Macmillan Sheikh launches security industry scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched its first scheme to provide a broad range of insurances to the security industry.
ABI calls for ban on referral fees
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the publication of the House of Commons Transport Committee report into the cost of motor insurance, labelling it a missed opportunity.
Insurance Age blog: FSCS - what would Darwin say?
It seems that there isn't a day goes by without someone mentioning the FSCS and its dreaded levies. And quite right too as it has put many brokers under unnecessary, added pressure.
Biba supports motor insurance report
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the Transport Select Committee's report into the cost of motor insurance.
PPI bill could hit £4bn
Jonathan Evans MP has raised the prospect that the overall liability for payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling could reach £4bn.
Cullum throws weight behind new E-broking event
Towergate chief, Peter Cullum, is to make a rare public speaking appearance at Insurance Age’s new E-broking event.
Scarrett out at Willis Networks
Willis has announced that MD of its networks proposition, Phil Scarrett, will leave the business at the end of the month.
Ageas loses £16.6m in general insurance
Ageas UK has announced a loss in its general insurance book despite growth in both personal and commercial lines.
Lorega targets the Midlands with BDM hire
Lorega has appointed Tracey Sutton as broker business development manager for the Midlands region.
Insurecom's CEO to depart as part of major restructure
Insurecom has announced that Phillip Walter (CEO) and Rod Britton (CFO) are to leave the firm in May following an agreement with the board of directors.
Google buys UK aggregator BeatThatQuote.com
Google has bought BeatThatQuote.com for £37.7m. The website offers a suite of financial products including insurance, loans and mortgages.