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A-Plan opens new branch
A-Plan has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of a new branch in Poole, Dorset.
RBS to restructure insurance arm ahead of sale
Royal Bank of Scotland is in the process of deciding who will act as an adviser on the restructure of its insurance division in preparation for selling the business.
Insurance premium increases cited by ONS as inflation falls
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that inflation fell to 3.2% in June. The year-on-year rise in consumer prices index which excludes mortgage costs was down from 3.4% in May.
Brit raids RSA for liability portfolio management underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter in its London office. Reporting to Jamie McNab, UK portfolio manager for liability, he takes up his position immediately.
First Assist and Morgan Cole join forces
First Assist has signed a deal with Morgan Cole which it claims makes it the first law firm in Wales with delegated authority to provide after the event (ATE) insurance in commercial cases.
Argo International adds to D&O team
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer, Argo International, has appointed Andrew Robertson to expand its directors and officers capability.
Go Compare increases annual turnover by 53%
Go Compare has made a £12m profit during the 2009 financial year following the £4m loss recorded for 2008.
Shortlist announced for UK Broker Awards 2010
Insurance Age is delighted to announce the shortlist for the UK Broker Awards 2010. The event, which is in its 17th year, will take place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London on 10 September and will be hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
FSA fines broker network director for PPI failings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined the director of a network for failing to properly supervise appointed representatives (AR) working on behalf of the firm.
Allianz refreshes commercial cover
Allianz Commercial has revamped its commercial select product.
Marsh restructures Scottish leadership team
Marsh has announced senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.
Prime Professions' profits rise by 400%
Prime Professions has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2010.
Halliwells files second notice to avoid administration
Halliwells has filed a second notice of intention to appoint an administrator in an effort to extend discussions on the sale of the firm without entering into administration.
Lorega increases broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development team with the aim of doubling its regional sales force to eight by the end of 2010.
New hire for Brit’s Birmingham office
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Denon Ambris as liability underwriter in its Birmingham office.
APC moves in to Ireland
APC has launched its first product in the Republic of Ireland aimed at shopkeepers.
FSA bans three insurance fraudsters
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned Timothy Higgins, Clifford Felstead and Ralph Brunswick from working in regulated financial services.
The British Insurance Awards 2010 - winners round up
1800 people saw Allianz become general insurer of the year at the annual British Insurance Awards.
PB Week: Closing the week with hops and Dylan
Monday The start of the week, and I'm feeling grumpy because of England's abject failure at the World Cup, writes Phil Bunker, managing director of LV=Broker. The one thing that struck me was Capello's poor English. How can you lead a team if you cannot…
Aviva becomes title sponsor of Premiership rugby
The deal, which begins in September, sees Aviva take up the reins from current sponsor Guinness, with the competition to be named Aviva Premiership Rugby
Heath Lambert creates London (Commercial) team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division called London (Commercial) as it aims to capture SME business within the M25.
Bluefin confirms raid on Aon's property team
Bluefin Insurance Services has confirmed that Keith Burnham will head up its real estate team following his departure from Aon.
Garwyn appoints Iain Milne as Durham branch manager
Liability adjuster Garwyn has promoted Iain Milne to the position of branch manager for Durham, supporting claims investigations in the North East of the UK.
CBG confirms Darcy's exit
CBG has confirmed the departure of director of insurance operations, Stephen Darcy.