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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.
Money Expert names Autonet as preferred provider
Autonet Insurance Group has teamed up with Money Expert to provide van insurance solutions to its users
FSCS predicts rise in PPI claims
Rising payment protection insurance (PPI) and investment claims are key drivers of compensation costs for the rest of 2009/10 and into 2010/11, according to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
BrightStar team joins Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced that the BrightStar Risk Solutions team will join the group and establish a new Giles corporate and financial risks division, based in the City.
FSA bumps up annual funding requirement
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced its proposed annual funding requirement for 2010/11 which requires an increase of 9.9% in overall funding.
Chaucer raids Groupama for e-commerce chief
Chaucer Insurance, the UK division of Chaucer Holdings, has appointed Ken Hutchinson as head of e-commerce.
CBG moves onto Acturis
CBG Group, the corporate general insurance, risk management and financial services intermediary, has moved its entire back office system onto software platform, Acturis.