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Access buys AT Bell in bid to become leading broker in third sector
Access Insurance has acquired AT Bell Insurance Brokers' client portfolio and staff to grab a larger share of the specialist charity and church market.
Travel broker feels insurer ash cloud reaction has been too slow
Specialist broker feels insurers should do more to cover gaps in policies
Willis develops group mining practice
Willis has brought the leaders and teams of its main mining businesses under one umbrella to create a worldwide group practice, reporting to Steve Hearn, London-based chairman of global markets international.
IUA warns of insurance regulation challenge
A lack of qualified staff threatens to undermine government plans to reform financial regulation in the UK, the International Underwriting Association (IUA)has warned.
Transactor announces expansion plans as turnover rises 22%
Software provider Transactor has confirmed plans to grow from 55 to 200 brokers by 2016 as it announced an increase in turnover of 22% to £4.5m for the year ending March 2010.
MMA creates and fills new commercial underwriting role
Paul Hodgson, formerly MMA’s head of underwriting, commercial has been promoted to the newly-created role of director, commercial underwriting.
Biba calls for "appropriate and proportionate" regulation
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has formally responded to the HM Treasury consultation paper on a new approach to regulation.
Keychoice offers new RM services to SMEs
Keychoice Underwriting has teamed up with independent risk management specialist Risk STOP Group, giving its brokers and policyholders access to a range of risk management services.
Brit announces board appointments
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of four new board directors to its two main underwriting platforms Brit Insurance and Brit Syndicates.
PPI point of sale ban stands
The Competition Commission (CC) has confirmed that it will introduce a remedies package based around a point-of-sale prohibition for all forms of payment protection insurance (PPI), excluding retail.
Video: Broker Expo workshop - sneak preview
As part of our short series providing you with a sneak preview of the workshops at this year's Broker Expo, sales growth expert Alan Fairweather gives a rundown of what to expect from his workshop.
PB Week: A month in the life; Earle's September
This year has involved some work on foundations of the business - to get us ready to grow even faster in the years ahead.
Beazley Group mourns the loss of deputy chairman, Andrew Beazley
In a statement issued to the press the Board of Beazley said it was sad to announce the death of its deputy chairman, Andrew Beazley, at the age of 57.
Entertainment broker banned for £89,000 overcharge attempt
The Financial Services Authority has banned Paul Cable, director of Media and Entertainment Insurance Services, from acting as an FSA approved person for at least two years for attempting to overcharge a client by £89,000.
Insurance Age blog: Pirates and clouds were much more fun when I was five
The insurance industry has left me feeling rather dejected this week I am afraid to say. Has the absence of the much anticipated hard market finally worn me down? No- it is more crushing than that. Two issues I have been covering this week have…
Ex HCC CEO hires former colleague as part of new venture
New broker-only MGA, Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM), has announced the appointment of Richard Webb as a director of the business.
Police seize £150,00 from crash for cash criminal
Police have confiscated £150,000 from a man at the centre of a car crash scam in Keighley, Bradford.
Quinn Insurance case ends uncertainty over limitation period, says law firm
Insurers won a major victory in the courts this week when the High Court ruled in favour of Quinn Insurance in a case that found claims must be brought within six years from when an insurer declines liability, according to Browne Jacobson.
Nearly half of young adults have no contents insurance
Latest research has revealed that 49% of young adults don’t have contents insurance to protect the items in their home.
CII aims to improve claims process with formation of new think tank group
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together a group of young insurance professionals to consider and develop new and innovative ways to improve the claims process.
Heath Lambert and RAC to launch household products
Heath Lambert has agreed a five year deal with RAC to launch a suite of household products in 2011.
Car insurance premiums continue to rise
The average cost of comprehensive cover increased by 8.6% between July and September, however this is a drop on the 14.2% rise last quarter, according to Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index.
Quinn Insurance bidders revealed
Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty Global are among the shortlist of five potential buyers for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
New MGA trade body to help members stand out from crowd
The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), has revealed that it is aiming to make a clear differentiation between its members and the broking community as it called for prospective members and funding support ahead of its official launch in…