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Arista in further regional expansion
Arista has made a further push into the regions with the establishment of a new presence in the Midlands.
Norwich Union pays £58m in critical illness claims
Norwich Union paid out more than £58m to policyholders who claimed on their critical illness policies in the first half of 2008. This compared with £52m paid during the same period the previous year.
Cooper Gay acquires Benfield team
Cooper Gay has acquired of Benfield’s London-based aerospace team for an undisclosed sum.
Insurance Age weekly roundup
This week’s review includes: Towergate comes to an agreement with over banking covenants; Zurich tops satisfaction survey; and a roundup of the week’s consolidation news.
Marsh focuses on trade credit risks
Marsh has launched a Trade Credit Helpline to help UK businesses address issues related to credit risk.
Insurance Charities launches new website
The charity for the UK and Republic of Ireland’s insurance industry has launched a new website designed to raise awareness of its work and to provide an informative site for both beneficiaries and potential donors to use.
MMA appoints head of distribution
MMA Insurance has appointed of Ian Josephs to the newly created role of head of distribution, in a move that recognises the key challenge in today’s market to be the securing of profitable distribution.
Beazley completes acquisition of Momentum Underwriting Management
Beazley Group has completed its acquisition of the entire existing share capital of Momentum Underwriting Management following approval from Lloyd’s and the Financial Services Authority.
Insurancewide re-launches site
insurancewide.com has re-launched its website for insurance-seekers.
Willis’ network of independent brokers expands
Willis Group Holdings has announced that 10 new members have joined the Willis Commercial Network, its partnership with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK.
Biba and Ace team up for travel scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched the Biba Group Personal Accident & Business Travel scheme in partnership with ACE European Group.
Bankstone launch new motor accident management operation
Insurance claims management firm Bankstone has brought in two high-profile figures from the motor accident management world to launch a new company Bankstone Advantage, with the specific aim of satisfying clients who demand a high standard of service…
Brokers offered training on recession-proof practice
Marlborough Training & Consultancy – a specialist provider of business and management skills training for insurance brokers – is holding a series of business management training days sponsored by Ignition NBS, to advise brokers on how to maintain growth…
Giles completes sixth Welsh acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has further strengthened its position in Wales with the completion of its sixth acquisition in the principality in 12 months.
Zurich ranks best in customer service
Zurich has taken first place in the new UK National Customer Satisfaction Index (NCSI-UK) for home and car insurance providers.
BIBA call to help protect flood-zone properties
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has called on the government to work closely with the insurance industry to protect households and businesses across the UK from flooding.
Venture Preference acquires SME-specialist brokerage
Venture Preference (VP) has acquired Newspace Insurance Services as part of its continued growth effort.
Axa launches new motor product for low risk drivers
Axa Insurance has launched Axa Car, a new personal lines intermediary (PLI) motor product for the low risk driver market.
Appointment at Lockton
Lockton has appointed Richard O'Keefe as a property broker to work across the firm's retail and glob...
Appointment at Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe has appointed Jonathan Powell as branch manager of its Bristol offic...
Appointment at Brit
Brit has recruited Eddie Wattenbach as UK and international professional indemnity underwriter. In h...
Appointment at IGI Group
IGI Group has appointed Fiona McNerlin and Jason Green to its legal expenses division as class under...
Appointment at Provident
Provident has taken on James Reader as managing director. Reader joined as head of finance in 2003, ...