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Lorega CEO quits over "difference of opinion"
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has announced that CEO John Sims has resigned with immediate effect.
Aviva launches thermal technology for commercial customers
Aviva has launched a thermal imaging survey service which has been designed to detect loose or corroded connections in machinery and reduce any potential downtime.
FSA extends PPI complaint window
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced a temporary rule to give customers, who recently made a complaint about their payment protection insurance (PPI) policy, more time in which to refer their complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service …
LV loses out to Fortis in charity deal
Fortis has been chosen over LV to become the insurance partner of the rebranded charity Age UK.
ICO warns of data breach risk
With the number of personal information data breaches reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reaching 1,000, the privacy watchdog is urging organisations to minimise the risk of mistakes.
FSA signs off 9.9% rise in funding
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed its annual funding requirement for 2010/11.
Chase Templeton hires marketing team
Blackburn-based insurance intermediary Chase Templeton has announced the appointment of Alec Broughton as head of marketing and Gillian McCammon as marketing manager.
Confused creates new marketing role
Price comparison site Confused has announced the appointment of Mike Hoban to the newly-created position of chief marketing officer.
QBE set to double commercial property book
QBE looks set to double the size of its commercial property book as it closes in on a deal that could see it snatch £40m worth of business from Axa, Insurance Age has learnt.
NIG raids Zurich for new head of key accounts
Insurer NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts. Reporting to NIG’s director of sales and distribution, Dave Parry (pictured), he will be responsible for developing the key account proposition and distribution strategies and managing the…
MMA reveals new regional team
Broker insurer MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford.
Schemes: British Insurance MPPI offering
Towergate-owned British Insurance has launched a new mortgage payment protection insurance policy.
Schemes: Misfuelling errors targeted
Claims management solutions business Complectus has developed a product with Axa Assistance, which aims to get drivers mobile again after misfuelling their vehicle.
Schemes: Semploy Extra boosts trades
Fortis UK has introduced Semploy Extra following a review of its existing Semploy offering - a liability-based product for the self-employed.
Product launches: HSB equipment policy launched
HSB Engineering Insurance has launched an equipment breakdown product that aims to address the green issues faced by businesses, helping them reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy efficiency savings.
Schemes: Allianz Insurance engineers R K Harrison contract win
Allianz Insurance has landed a five-year contract to underwrite wholesale broker R K Harrison's print and engineering schemes as the broker looks to broaden its appetite in the sector.
Polly C
The British Insurance Brokers Association's (Biba) annual conference always provides Polly with a plethora of titbits and this year was certainly no different. It was a gamble to hold it in London as there had been fears that the accompanying social…
News review: May
Former insurance broker turned MP, Andrew Stephenson, described being an intermediary under the labour Government as a "nightmare".
E-commerce: Avanade's CRM solution aims to boost brokers
A new customer relationship management (CRM) solution has been released, which aims to maximise broker sales and cut the time it takes to train new staff.
E-commerce: Home & Legacy motor system to slash quote turnaround time
An online system that pledges to slash turnaround times for mid to high-net-worth motor quotes by more than half has been introduced to the market.
E-commerce: Real-time rating solution is revolutionary, says Aviva
Aviva claims to have "revolutionised" personal lines pricing after joining with Open GI to launch a real-time rating solution for brokers.
E-commerce: Coverzones revival to spark more aggregator integration
The re-launch of Coverzones, which was recently saved from administration, could trigger greater integration between commercial and personal aggregators, following overtures from its chief executive.
E-commerce: MMA products made available on SSP platform
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has made its Master Tradesman and offices and surgeries products available online to brokers via the SSP platform.