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Admiral denies watchdog's race discrimination allegations
The insurance industry has come under the microscope following allegations that Admiral breached race discrimination laws.
Towergate claims merger is 'income growth exercise'
Towergate is to close three offices in Glasgow and consolidate staff in one city centre location.
Invicta following through on growth promise
Personal lines start-up Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition since its launch by former Woodstock Insurance Brokers operations manager Steve Gamage.
UK General hoping to stand out by sharing risk
UK General is prepared to share underwriting risk with potential insurer partners in an attempt to distance itself from the Primary General business model and name.
Brokers cautioned to take note of fixed-premium IPT exception
Despite the Chancellor's u-turn on the imposition of IPT on intermediary fees, brokers have been warned that they may still apply to add on policies such as legal expenses and breakdown cover.
The UK history of Quinn Insurance
Following an application by the Irish Financial Regulator, the High Court has appointed joint provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance.
Could Quinn downfall trigger a hard market?
The Irish Financial Regulator's decision to stop Quinn Insurance writing new business in the UK could kick-start a return to a hard market, industry experts have claimed.
SME plans fail to impress
The 2010 Budget proposals to ease the burden for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm reception from the business community.
Happy Easter!
Broking.co.uk, the website for Insurance Age and Professional Broking wishes all our readers a happy Easter and a happy bank holiday.
PB Week: Clive Galbraith's guest blog
Clive Galbraith, chairman of Hastings-based broker Green Campbell Fisk, is PB's latest guest blogger
RPC raises concern over FSA discount on mounting fines
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has smashed its record fines for last year by 21%, handing down £33.1m in fines, according to Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC)
New additions take Willis networks' membership past the 100 mark
Willis Networks has signed six new members bringing the networks' combined membership to 106 firms
Marsh completes purchase of HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh has completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers (HIB), a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank, in the UK and other key markets in Asia and the Middle East
Invicta aims high in buying Lowe
Invicta Insurance Services has made its second acquisition: Sevenoaks-based Lowe Insurance
Prime Professions seeks guidance from regulators over Quinn
Broker which placed 1600 solicitors' professional indemnity policies with Quinn says it is keeping clients informed but has no new information
Moody's confirms Towergate's CFR but changes outlook to negative
Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the B2 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) of Towergate Partnership and revised the outlook from stable to negative
Tesco Bank agrees deal with CDL
Tesco Bank has agreed a five year deal with CDL to provide customer service centre and website software and services to support the Bank’s motor and household insurance lines.
Biba claims success with Electronic Motor Insurance Certificate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said it is “delighted” that changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.
Garwyn appoints Rob Hill as commercial manager
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has appointed Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.
Green Insurance launches pet cover
The Green Insurance Company has expanded its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
IIB gives website a makeover
The Institute of Insurance Brokers’ (IIB) website has undergone a revamp
Severe storms in Northern Ireland and Scotland leave power down
Return of wintry conditions cause chaos
QBE announces chairman’s retirement
QBE Insurance has announced the retirement of chairman John Cloney effective 4 July 2010 and the election of his successor Belinda Hutchinson.