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Incisive Media wins best digital publisher award
Incisive Media, publisher of Insurance Age, Professional Broking and www.broking.co.uk has won a sought after online publishing award.
Jonathan Evans elected parliamentary group chair
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services elected former trade minister Jonathan Evans as its new chairman at a meeting in the House of Commons on 9 June, writes David Worsfold in his Parliamentary Connections blog.
Knowlden Titlow hires sales and marketing manager
Former Towergate employee Michael Buse has been appointed sales and marketing manager at Norwich-based Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers.
PJ Hayman calls for IPT standardisation
PJ Hayman, specialist travel insurance and Schemes provider, has called on the new Government to reassess the level at which Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is charged on travel insurance.
South West is the safest area in UK for burglary
Findings published by Endsleigh Let, which identify the top ten safest towns and cities in the UK for rented accommodation burglary, include four areas in the South West: Bournemouth, Swindon, Bath and Plymouth.
Deadline approaches for entries to the 2010 UK Broker Awards
There are less than two weeks remaining to get your entries in for the 2010 UK Broker Awards, the only industry awards dedicated to the broking community
Business confidence dented by forthcoming Budget
According to latest Economy Watch survey by the Forum of Private Businesses, confidence has been impacted by fears that increases in the Budget culd hit small businesses hard.
Lloyd's broker reveals "aggressive" growth plans following £1.4m investment
Lloyd’s broker NCG Professional Risks has unveiled plans to expand its UK retail business and explore acquisition opportunities following the announcement that it will receive a £1.4m investment, subject to regulatory approval.
Regulator dished out £33m in bonuses last year
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) paid out £33m in bonuses last year and pays, on average, over £92,000 to its 3,300 employees.
Scotland business start-up rate falls significantly
Sir Tom Hunter has commented that Scotland is facing a declining rate of business start-ups.
Biba calls for freeze on Insurance Premium Tax
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) is urging the Government not to increase the 5% rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on insurance products in its next Budget on 22 June 2010.
RSA SME boss Norgrove to move to Travelers
Ken Norgrove, director of small to medium sized enterprise (SME) business and chief executive of group renewable energy at RSA, is to return to Ireland to take a role at Travelers.
Henderson unveils a dozen new hires
Leeds-based Henderson Insurance has revealed a raft of 12 new appointments, all made within six weeks.
PB Week: World Cup time
On Friday it is the start of the World Cup and some industry pundits give their verdict on who is going to win in the latest PB Week.
FSA bans two insurance brokers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has taken action against two insurance brokers - Delwyn Way of Shield Insurance Consultancy and Adrian Shillaker of Griffiths McAlister Insurance Brokers for failing to adequately protect client’s money and assets.
Directors leave Quinn Group
Five directors have left the board of Quinn Group (ROI) in a move that could pave the way for the Quinn family to acquire Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Cunningham Lindsey strengthens board
Jonathan Clark and David Aiston (pictured) promoted at loss adjuster
MMA opens Newcastle office and reveals team to lead growth in the region
Broker insurer MMA has opened the doors to its new regional office in Newcastle and announced the team which has been appointed.
Cooper Gay and Swett & Crawford confirm deal to create broking giant
Cooper Gay, the London-based independent wholesale, reinsurance and specialist retail insurance broker, and US wholesale broker Swett & Crawford have confirmed they are in advanced deal discussions.
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
Number of travel insurance policies increases by 9.5%
According to Defaqto, there has been a 9.5% increase in travel insurance policies despite a decline in overseas travel.
Middle departs from Axa
Anthony Middle has left Axa, where he is managing director, commercial lines, to join Aviva in the role of strategic partnership director. He is on six months 'gardening' leave.
Survey shows employee absence costs UK economy £17bn
Employees took 180 million sick days last year, averaging 6.4 days each, according to the latest CBI/Pfizer Absence and Workplace Health Survey.
Argo raids CNA for claims chief
Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, has appointed Ruth Roberts as head of claims.