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Aon releases water utility insurance offering
Anglian Water has purchased Aon’s insurance product for water utility companies, Water Resilience Insurance.
LMA warns on proposed regulatory system
The Lloyd’s Market Association has argued that the proposed regulatory system for the UK is being created around the banks which will make it over-engineered, unsuitable and unjustifiably costly for the general insurance industry with Lloyd’s brokers…
CBG buys healthcare broker
CBG Group has purchased Rockbridge Healthcare for an undisclosed fee.
News Analysis - Broker growth: A step up before the cuts
In the last three months, the financial sector grew at its fastest since June 2007 according to research from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the CBI, which was good news for brokers.
News Analysis - Gender equality: Ensuring equality
Emmanuel Kenning asks if the insurance industry should be congratulating or chastising itself over its equal pay record between the sexes.
Jelf revamp
Barton rings the changes at Jelf
Tactica Premium Finance enters administration
Chris Laughton and Steve Smith of chartered accountants Mercer & Hole were today appointed as joint administrators of Tactica Premium Finance.
Exeter Friendly launches new family brand
Exeter Friendly has launched a new insurance brand, Exeter Family Friendly.
More than 400 firms left without solicitors' PI cover after deadline
The Solicitors' Regulation Authority (SRA) has received 409 applications from firms requesting entrance into the assigned risk pool (ARP) on the professional indemnity renewal deadline of 1 October.
Biba announces 2011 conference theme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced that 'Opportunities in Adversity' will be the theme for its 2011 conference and exhibition to be held at Manchester Central on 11 and 12 May 2011.
CCV acquires four businesses
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has announced the acquisition of four businesses during September, adding over £10m worth of gross written premium (GWP) and bringing its total number of acquisitions so far in 2010 to nine.
Dual confirms hire of Tim Grant
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed its appointment of Tim Grant as head of e-business.
Pruhealth's buyout threatens end to PMI's reigning duopoly
The stranglehold that Axa PPP and Bupa hold over the private medical insurance (PMI) market could be loosened, following Pruhealth's acquisition of Standard Life Health (SLH).
Marsh announces aggressive network growth ambition
Marsh has claimed its network division will be a top three player by 2013 despite the departure of ProBroker head, Bruce Fertnig, and market rumours of limited insurer appetite.
Construction industry appeals to insurers for immediate help
Brokers are demanding that the insurance industry "step up to the plate" to aid the struggling construction sector.
Westfield absorbs tax increase and holds rates firm
Westfield Health has announced it will not immediately pass on the 1% rise in insurance premium tax (IPT) to policyholders - a decision set to cost the not-for-profit health insurance provider an estimated £530,000 per year.
Product launches: Solicitors' PI for SMEs unveiled
St Mary Underwriting has launched a new solicitors' professional indemnity (PI) insurance offering for small to medium-sized (SME) solicitor firms.
Oamps director resigns
A senior director of Reigate-based Oamps UK Insurance Brokers has resigned.
LV denies market charge of 'massaging' motor results
LV has hit back at persistent market speculation surrounding the health of its motor business.
Brit recommends buyout deal to shareholders
Brit Insurance has moved a step closer to selling the business after revealing it expects to recommend a buyout offer by Apollo Management and CVC Capital Partners to its shareholders.