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Commercial lawsuits jump 9.6% as credit crunch litigation starts to rise
Research by City law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain reveals 70,199 civil law cases were launched in the High Court in 2008.
'Crash for cash' gang jailed for a total of more than 11 years
John Beadle, chairman of the Insurance Fraud Bureau, heralds the outcome of the investigation
Marsh hires new CEO for UK Affinity
Markey leaves MD position at Lifestyle Services to take on new role
BGL Group's income and profits grow
The group said the success of its price comparison site Comparethemarket.com has helped boost profits
Christie's Insurance Services launched
Christie's partners with Heath Lambert and Chubb Insurance to provide insurance services.
Consultancy firm snatches Open GI's insurer relations chief
Michelle Munn follows former Open GI director to Salient Solutions
Moorhouse launches commercial broker start-up facility
Chairman Lyndon Wood said frustration "is part of the hangover from consolidation" and that the time is right to help entrepreneurs realise their ambitions
Motor fraud on rise
According to figures from TCF Motor the number of fraudulent motor theft claims has increased year on year
Kwik Fit Insurance to recruit 84 more staff
Group MD says he is looking for growth opportunities to strengthen position in the UK market
Groupama aims to forge stronger links with brokers
The insurer has grown its proposition team in a bid to forge stronger relationships with brokers
Brit reports rise in GWP
Dane Douetil, chief executive officer of Brit Insurance Holdings, said the UK business is continuing to make good progress
Willis CFO defects to Aviva
A search has been launched to find a suitable replacement
UK was still in recession in third quarter
The recession is worst since records began in 1955
Allianz Commercial opens office in Bristol
Lloyds deal leads to insurer expansion.
AA index sees significant increase in car premiums
AA British Insruance Premium Index sees fastest increases for 15 years
LV raids RBS for new hire
Aubrey leaves marketing role to join central distribution team
Aviva's Andrew Moss admits affair
Aviva chairman Lord Sharman has defended the chief executive
Zurich data loss exposes 51,000 policyholders
The insurer is today contacting relevant brokers to ensure they are able to support customers
'Crash for cash' criminal jailed
It follows an investigation by the Insurance Fraud Bureau
Top Brass revamp for Travelers
The insurer’s brokers club has relaunched with extra benefits
QBE named as premier rugby sponsor
The insurer has become a sponsor of the Guinness Premiership
New employee and private client division for Towergate
Broker launches Towergate Financial London as part of Towergate Financial
Founders leave Robinson Buckley
Godalming-based broker has a new holding company as Robinsons and Tony Buckley sell up to management. Pictured: Graham Tomlinson(back right), Carol Aston, Alan Strudwick (both front) and John Lanning
Insurance Age TV - Aviva and the future
At last week's PB Management Event Louise Meeson and Liz McMahon talked to delegates to get their views on the issues of the day