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SMEs give wary approval to new Government
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and the formation of a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
Complaints about GI intermediaries on the rise
The number of complaints against general insurance intermediaries has increased by 1,000 to 144,975 in the second half of 2009, compared to H1 2009, according to FSA figures.
Aviva's results suggest GI recovery
Aviva’s first quarter statement has shown “a return to volume growth in 2010” despite tough conditions and cost cutting.
CFC appoints underwriting director
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as underwriting director.
Gordon Brown to quit
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
RBSI to cut up to 2,000 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance (RBSI) has announced it is to enter a staff consultation period which could affect up to 2,000 roles.
Heath Lambert wins insurance contract
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services giant BSS Group.
CLS launches broker accident management service
Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) has launched a one-call accident management service for brokers and insurers.
IIB relaunches legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has relaunched its legal advice line for members.
SMEs crave post-election certainty following hung parliament
The Forum of Private Business has commented on the election result
GAB Robins increases counter fraud capability with the hire of ex-Teceris staff
GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Chris Lee as counter fraud and investigations service co-ordinator.
Towergate senior management on investor roadshow
Towergate sees opportunity to raise money in the UK, the rest of Europe and the US
PB Week: Drama of election seemed miles away at the polling station
The latest PB Week, the official blog from Professional Broking, the management magazine for insurance brokers.
Brit Q1 results reveal drop in gross written premiums
Brit Insurance Holdings has reported a 13.3% drop in gross written premium (GWP) to £483.5m in the first quarter of 2010 (2009: £557.6m), a decrease of 9.9%
Sean Quinn stands down from the board of Quinn Group
Quinn stands down from board
Markel reports Q1 improvements
Markel reported net comprehensive income of $134.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to a comprehensive loss of $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2009.
RSA grows in Q1
RSA has added premiums in both personal and commercial lines
Keelan Westall revamps broker club
The commercial property insurance broker has announced the re-launch of its Prestige Broker Club – a newly enhanced membership proposition for its top performing broker partners.
Coverzones ceases trading
In a statement on its website, Coverzones, the online business insurance price comparison and policy management firm said: “This site is closed and Coverzones is not accepting any new business.”
Business owners fearful of post election uncertainty
Lack of detail in parties' plans over taxation, cuts and red tape are giving business leaders cause for concern according to a survey from the Forum of Private Business.
Xbridge appoints former matchmaker chief as new CEO
Technology firm Xbridge has appointed Jason Stockwood, former head of Match.com and Travelocity, as its new CEO.
CCV makes third acquistion of the year
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has acquired the general insurance portfolio of DTE Risk & Financial Management.
Towergate seeks to refinance debt
Towergate Finance seeks to raise £665m to refinance
900 staff to go at Quinn
Quinn Insurance's administrators are to begin a consultation process on the proposed redundancy programme which will affect approximately 900 members of staff