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comparethemarket.com launches comparisons on new products
A new service has been launched by comparethemarket.com, the price comparison site. Consumers can now search the site for excellent deals across a greater number of financial services products including health insurance, current accounts and savings…
CII opens up Talent Initiative database to the market
The CII Group has announced its extensive Talent Initiative graduate database will be available to the whole insurance industry until the end of November.
Aon acquires in hospitality sector
Aon has acquired specialist insurance broker, Supercover Holdings for an undisclosed fee.
Novae appoints joint liability team
Novae has appointed Janet Edey and Matthew Carr jointly to head its Syndicate 2007 management liability unit.
Insurance Age on-air news review
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Hiscox Europe chief departs
Hiscox announced today that Marc van der Veer, managing director, Hiscox Europe, will be leaving the group.
Internet crime - Criminal evolution heads online
Katherine Brandon exposes the risks presented by malware to brokers' IT systems
PB Management Event to take place in four venues
The PB Management Event, hosted by Insurance Age's sister title Professional Broking, will be taking...
RDT launches Landscape.CRM
RDT has launched Landscape.CRM, a technology solution that will allow insurers to enhance relationsh...
Price comparison sites moving towards product-quality-based information
Price comparison websites are moving towards product-quality-based information rather than just pric...
Carole Nash re-launches website
Carole Nash, the UK motorcycle insurance intermediary, has re-launched its website to combine its e-...
Human contact still key to sales
Home and motor insurance providers are missing out on online sales by failing to provide human conta...
High hopes for 2009 Biba conference
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has chosen 'Delivering Value' as the theme for its...
Hiscox reveals study results
The Entrepreneurial Domestic Product, a market measure released by Hiscox, has revealed that small b...
The Quest Partnership launches Bespoque
The Quest Partnership has launched Bespoque, a service for complex and sensitive liability claims. I...
Fortis CEO rejects possible sale rumours after European bank deal
Fortis Insurance's chief executive has moved to quell fears over the future position of the insurer,...
Regional broker unites divisions under one brand
Nott Pybus and Associates has revealed plans to relaunch under the NPA Insurance Group brand. The n...
The Withers Group opens office in Warrington
The Withers Group, a subsidence and foundation specialist, has opened an office in Warrington, Lanca...
Venture Preference recognises rare opportunity in Bluefin rebrand
Venture Preference (VP) is to integrate and rebrand all of its existing businesses under the new nam...
Economic uncertainty spurs surge in management liability insurance
Growing economic uncertainty has spurred a surge in the demand for management liability insurance am...
September
Kwik Fit Insurance Services managing director Martin Oliver announced he was leaving the company aft...
FSA bans directors of BPS Insure for misuse of clients money
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned three directors of London-based insurer BPS Insure...