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Two insurers face further FSA probing
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched further investigation into two insurance companies as part of its review into the operation of with-profits funds.
Aviva introduces home contents calculator
Aviva has introduced a home contents calculator to Personal Best, its web-based personal lines portal for brokers.
Only one in four weddings insured
Only one in four weddings taking place this summer will be insured, despite around £20,000 splashed-out on the average ceremony, according to Datamonitor.
Swansea and West Wales CII president revealed
Sian Lynch, finance director of South West Wales insurance broker Antur Insurance, has stepped up to represent the insurance industry across Swansea and West Wales.
Health Shield appoints chief risk officer
Health cash plan provider, Health Shield, has appointed Courtney Marsh as its first chief risk officer.
FSA to lose head of supervision
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced that Jon Pain, managing director of supervision and an FSA board member, has decided to leave the organisation in 2011.
Ace completes regional management team
Ace has appointed Jon Houghton to the role of regional manager corporate risks, southern region.
General insurance sales flat in Q2, says survey
Activity in UK financial services grew in the last three months at the fastest rate since September 2007, according to the latest CBI/PwC Financial Services Survey. However the report also stated this growth was much lower than expected and firms still…
Halliwells files for administrator
Halliwells has filed for court permission to appoint an administrator as it looks to secure a takeover by Hill Dickinson.
Evolution grows Midlands team
Commercial underwriting specialist Evolution Underwriting has appointed Rachael O’Neil as business development executive with responsibility for developing the Midlands area.
Metal theft on rise
The rising number of metal theft claims has put 2010 on course to be the second worst year for metal theft on record, according to Ecclesiastical.
Heath Lambert retains Diabetes UK affinity scheme
Heath Lambert has won the tender to provide personal lines and life insurance products for leading health charity Diabetes UK.
Acturis deal paves way for European adventure
Acturis has sold a minority stake in the company to ‘growth equity’ firm, Summit Partners, as it embarks on a European growth strategy.
Aviva raids RBSI for retail chief
Aviva has announced the appointment of Steve Treloar as retail director for Aviva’s UK general insurance business.
MMA grows micro offering
Broker-only insurer MMA is adding a series of new products to the remit of its micro underwriting team as part of a first year review.
New claims service launched
A new service has been launched which aims to help claim handlers fast-track claims, reduce leakage, improve fraud detection rates and reduce costs.
Former Jelf director joins UK General
Leeds-based UK General Insurance has appointed Ralph Hann as national schemes sales manager for the group, reporting to director of sales John Bibby.
IPT and VAT changes will have significant impact on brokers
The Insurance premium Tax (IPT) and VAT changes announced in the emergency budget will have far-reaching consequences for brokers and insurers beyond the initial pain to policyholder’s pockets, according to Kevin Kiernan, director of personal lines,…
THB sees profits rise in first half
THB Group has announced its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 April 2010.
Axa completes sale of UK life business
Axa UK has confirmed the sale of the majority of its life business to Resolution for £2.75bn but has stressed that it has no plans to pull out of the UK wholesale.
Willis makes senior appointment
Willis Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Michael Neborak as executive vice president and group chief financial officer.
Emergency Budget 2010: PMI costs set to soar due to IPT rise, claims Healix
Healix has warned that the increase in insurance premium tax (IPT) will result in even higher costs for employers offering private medical insurance (PMI) or health cash plans to their staff.
Quinn model "deeply troubled" claims regulator
A senior official at the Irish Financial Regulator has described Quinn Insurance's business model as "deeply troubled", according to reports.
LV Broker appoints new regional manager
LV Broker has promoted Mark Hands to regional manager for the North of England and Scotland.