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Economic downturn leads to claim payout battle for brokers
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has hit back at claims that brokers have had to fight harder to secure payouts for their clients during the recession.
Product launches: Aviva improves charity offering
Aviva has enhanced its offering for the charity and not-for-profit sector.
Non-environmental policies leave clients exposed
Brokers have been warned that client businesses relying on traditional public liability policies to insure against environmental risks could be "dangerously exposed".
Product launch: Online charity quote solution
Maven Underwriters has announced the release of its new online quote facility for charity insurance.
Axa online portal encourages discussion via social media sites
Axa has launched an online portal designed to allow personal lines brokers to discuss business issues and ideas with insurers and peers using social media channels such as Twitter, Linkedin and You Tube.
Fortis takes on travel customers in five-year deal
Fortis UK has announced it is to expand its existing partnership with Tesco Bank as part of a five-year deal worth around £59m in gross written premiums (GWPs).
Lloyd's brokers trial replacing traditional slips with iPads
Brokers are leading the way in the adoption of new technology in the Lloyd's market.
NIG business to be exempt from further RBSI office closures
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has assured brokers that NIG will not be impacted by recent office closure plans.
Alex Broad
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the devastating news that Alex Broad sadly passed away on Friday.
Fortis begins name change to Ageas
Fortis Insurance UK has begun a phased approach to change its name to Ageas in the UK. This follows the approval of shareholders earlier in the year to adopt the new name reflecting the company’s status as a standalone global insurance group after the…
LFC reveals growth plans after buying broker
Essex-based commercial broker LFC Insurance Group has acquired Chelmsford Insurance Centre (CIC) which has £2.25m gross written premium.
PB Week: From Munich to Hastings
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, reviews a week including the Oktoberfest and berating a Conservative MP about the FSCS levy.
FSA plans to bump up max compensation to £150,000
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed an increase in the maximum compensation which may be awarded by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) from £100,000 to £150,000.
Government urged to cut red tape for SMEs ahead of spending review
The Forum of Private Business is calling on the Government to reform tax and red tape for small business ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
FSA revokes regulatory permission for two brokers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cancelled regulatory permission for Cheshire-based Right Deal Insurance Services and Kent-based A2b Commercial Insurance Services.
CBG marketing manager triumphs at CII Manchester awards
CBG Group’s marketing manager, Stuart Turnbull, has won the President’s Outstanding Achievement accolade at the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Manchester Insurance Awards.
RSA boosts D&O team
RSA has appointed David Berry to its professional and financial risks department.
Insurance Age blog: Never trust a banker
Just when you think that all of the banking world's dirty laundry must surely have been aired by now, another skeleton tumbles out of its rather large and murky closet.
Home & Legacy joins growing online mid-net-worth sector
Brokers having to work harder than ever to retain MNW clients, according to Home & Legacy.
Axa's new CEO takes up reins at start of October
Paul Evans takes up his new position as chief executive officer of Axa UK on 1 October, following on from his appointment earlier this year to deputy CEO. He also joins Axa’s global executive committee.
Heath Lambert wins Express Newspapers account
Heath Lambert has won the contract to place the general insurance risks of Express Newspapers and provide the company with risk management services.
JLT announces name change
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has announced the forthcoming change of name of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Limited (JLTL) to JLT Specialty Limited.
Arista raids NIG for senior underwriter in Leeds
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has appointed former NIG senior business development manager, Steve Ford, as senior underwriter for the Leeds area.
Broker Hastings appoints new financial controller
Broker Hastings Direct has appointed Joy Butler as its new group financial controller.