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One Group to expand into medically-impaired travel sector
One Group has announced the expansion of its business into the medically-impaired sector.
New broker claims software to be launched
Whitespace Software is launching a new web-based claims management package aimed specifically at insurance brokers.
Groupama enhances SME risk management solution
Groupama Insurances has appointed risk management survey provider, Risk Stop to provide commercial policyholders with an end-to-end risk management solution.
Oxygen creates affinity unit
Oxygen Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Oxygen Holdings, has announced the appointment of former Howden divisional director Steve Johnson as head of affinity.
APC raids NIG for senior underwriter
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has hired Chris Page as senior underwriter.
Technology: All aboard the IT express
Emmanuel Kenning looks at PowerPlace's efforts to move the broker market towards a growing technological presence in commercial lines
Arc adds car cloning cover
Arc Legal Assistance has developed cover for vehicle ID theft, which is available as part of its Motor Legal Protection (MLP) offering, in response to concerns over the impact of ‘car cloning’.
Lanes Assistance Services in MBO
Gresham, the UK mid market private equity specialist, has completed an investment of £12.3m in Lanes Assistance Services (LAS).
PB Week: The row over National Insurance
Darling and Osborne have differing views and want your vote
IGI opens IRIS portal
IGI Insurance has launched its new online broker portal, IRIS
Ace adds to trade credit team
Stuart James has been appointed head of trade credit, based in London, with effect from 1 June 2010.
Heath Lambert appointed as broker on multi-million Transport Scotland project
Heath Lambert’s specialist project risks team has been appointed as the insurance advisor for Transport Scotland’s Borders Railway Project.
Charles Taylor appoints new board of directors
A new board of directors has been appointed at Charles Taylor Insurance Services (CTIS) as the latest stage of the development of the business.
Chubb warns new fit note will not create "duty of care"
The insurer said the new Government scheme could potentially raise some questions with regards to employer’s insurance liability in the event of a claim from an employee
Thousands flock to Quinn protest rally
About 6,000 protestors have turned out in support of Quinn Insurance workers at events in Dublin and Cavan.
Chase Templeton acquires PMI specialist
Chase Templeton Group has acquired Healthcare Quotations (HQL), the Oxford and Gloucester based private medical insurance (PMI) specialists, for an undisclosed sum.
FSA hires new communications chief
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has appointed Tom Kelly as its new communications director.
Torus enters financial lines market
Torus UK has entered into the financial lines marketplace in London through a newly formed underwriting agency Torus Executive Risks (TER).
New finance director for HSB
HSB Engineering Insurance has promoted Steve Worrall to the position of finance director
Brown confirms 6 May as election date
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK general election will be held on Thursday 6 May.
Brightside reports record year
AIM listed Brightside Group has announced record profits of £4.7m (2008 restated: £2.6m) after tax for 2009.
MMA joins fight against fraud with SIRA
MMA has signed up to the Syndicated Intelligence for Risk Avoidance (SIRA) system
Crash for cash gang sentenced
Following an investigation by Merseyside police, 25 defendants have received sentences ranging from imprisonment to community orders.
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