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GAB Robins hires more ex-Teceris staff in Leeds
Following GAB Robins re-opening its office in Leeds, two further former Teceris staff members have joined the team.
Ace raids RBS for travel director
Ace European Group has announced the appointment of Chris Price to the newly created role of regional director of travel insurance for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Unemployment fell in last three months of 2009 but 2.8 million are 'underemployed'
Total unemployment was down 3,000 between October and December last year.
Firm warns of power vacuum following Sants departure from FSA
The UK financial services industry needs to remain calm despite the announcement of Hector Sants' departure from the Financial Services Authority (FSA), warns Wolters Kluwer Financial Services.
PB Week: Our most important asset?
It's at this time of year that the invitations arrive asking me, as a representative of the Chartered Insurance Institute, to be a speaker at trade conferences and exhibitions.
Hiscox raids Zurich Insurance to build technology PI team
Hiscox has appointed Graeme King as underwriter in its technology, media and telecoms (TMT) team, targeting the international technology professional indemnity market.
Broker UIB expands energy division
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Charles Walker to help expand its offshore energy division.
Groupama announces talent drive
Groupama Insurances is implementing a three year talent plan and has appointed Jordan O'Connor in the newly created role of talent and resourcing manager to drive the initiative.
Marsh launches construction consulting practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across EMEA.
Open GI appoints head of software development
Technology company Open GI has appointed Sue Craig to the new role of head of software development.
First Assist Insurance Services secures ASU deal
First Assist Insurance Services has been appointed by mortgage and general insurance network Tenet Lime to provide accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) products and services to its 1,100 members.
MMA relaunches broker website
MMA revamps Broker Online website including a customer facing broker search.
Sterling partners with Legal & General
Sterling Insurance Company has been chosen as a Legal & General Network partner, offering home insurance to its high net worth clients.
UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in January
Following the return to 17.5% VAT in January, inflation rose to 3.5% meaning the governor of the Bank of England needs to write a letter to the Chancellor.
QBE appoints new motor chief
QBE European Operations has announced the appointment of Steve Dickie to the position of Motor Fleet Portfolio Manager within its motor division.
Confused.com's new index shows car insurance premiums are on the rise
Confused.com and EMB have launched a new quarterly car insurance price index which has revealed an average price increase of 12.7% in 2009.
Biba speaks out against FSA's proposal to more than double minimum fee
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has criticised the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) consultation paper CP10/05 which suggests raising the minimum fee from £450 to £1,000
Chinese software firm opens first UK office
Zurich and Shanghai-based eBaoTech has launched a presence in the UK with the opening of an office in Birmingham where it hopes to create 15 new jobs
Blackham returns to the industry after two year absence
Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry, joining the board of Howden Insurance Brokers as a non-executive director.
CBG Group appoints Manchester broker to handle investor affairs
Daniel Stewart & Company has been appointed to act as joint broker working alongside CBG’s existing nominated adviser and broker, Zeus Capital.
Brit Insurance appoints chief information officer
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Ian Powell to the newly-created role of chief information officer.
TIP expands into Leeds
Independent insurance broker The Insurance Partnership (TIP) is establishing a presence in Leeds and surrounding areas.
Survey shows insurers are delivering on motor claims
A motor claims survey, conducted amongst customers of 15 of the UK’s leading motor insurers, found that 87% were satisfied with the service received during their claim
Groupama hires new head of commercial underwriting
Groupama Insurances has appointed Dawn Dillaway in the newly created role of head of commercial underwriting.