News
Seico Insurance selects Open GI
Sussex-based Seico Insurance Services has chosen Open GI to provide back-office and e-commerce solutions.
Insurers call for more guidance on Solvency II
PwC poll reveals fears the directive could negatively impact investment
ABI calls for RDR advice to be simplified
Association welcomes retail distribution review but says a simplified advice process is needed
Hastings fights fraud
Broker to launch new anti-fraud technology in New Year
What the papers say
In this edition, Insurance Age editor Martin Friel is joined by LV PR manager, Emma Holyer and Incisive Media group editorial services director, David Worsfold to pick over December's trade press.
Aviva creates new marketing role
Gary Price promoted to the director role after his part in the rebrand
Evergreen snapped up by QBE
Service-led specialist insurer's brand and renewal rights transferred to QBE European Operations
LV scoops customer service prize
Its general insurance contact centres beat insurer competition
Marsh urges jewellers to update risk management
Broker warns that high-profile losses in the sector could impact renewals
RFIB Group appoints director
Stephen Grant joins the board
SSP's broking division achieves 20% growth
Operating profit for the group is £16.4m on revenues of £76.7m, up 7.3% and 19.1% compared to 2008
Bank 'supertax' could impact brokers, warns Mazars
Pre-budget report proposal to slash discretionary bank bonuses by 50% could hit intermediaries, according to accountancy firm Mazars
UK insurance premium income falls 18%
According International Financial Services London, premiums will remain subdued in 2009 with recovery likely to begin in 2010
Travelers branches into Scotland
Travelers first Scottish office opens in Glasgow in January
Willis: FI insurance market shows signs of softening
Hard market for financial institutions insurance unlikely to last until end of 2010, according to Willis report
Higos grows 10%
Ian Gosden, Higos managing director, said he is satisfied and proud of the result
Pure protection market could shrink due to RDR impact
Majority fear pure protection market will diminish if Retail Distribution Review is applied to the sector
NIG raids Heath Lambert and Zurich for new hires
NIG boosts its Birmingham office with three new appointments
Blanc's Towergate role broadened
Amanda Blanc has been appointed as deputy group CEO of Towergate Partnership
Aviva warns of increase in commercial claims
Commercial claims costs due to rise by about a quarter in January
CNA relocates Manchester operations
Move makes way for expanding team
Fortis and Biba join forces in new campaign
Campaign aims to reduce the threat of water damage
CCV announces senior management shakeup
Michael Rea, CCV CEO, said the changes have been made to put the company in the strongest shape for growth and acquisition activity
Liberty extends broker services
Liberty International Underwriters extends contract with Red24 to provide kidnap, ransom and extortion services