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Towergate launches personal financial advisory model
Towergate Financial, a new financial advisory business launched under the Towergate brand, has raised over £100m to pursue its plans to acquire regional IFAs. Funding for the deal has largely been provided by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB…
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More Than selects Junction for motor insurance
Junction, the BGL Group’s affinity partnerships arm, today announced a new relationship to enhance More Than’s motor insurance offering.
Insurers’ IT strategies are not 'green' says Datamonitor
The insurance industry, perhaps more than any other sector, has the most to lose - and gain - from global climate change. In spite of this, a recent survey by independent market analysis firm Datamonitor, ‘Business Trends: Global Insurance Technology…
Peter Hubbard takes on role of vice president at CII
The CII Group has elected its new line-up of officers for the 2008-2009 Institute year at the Annual General Meeting.
Provident MD to head up BGL's personal lines division
The BGL Group has appointed Mark Collier as managing director of Frontline - BGL's personal lines division - Insurance Age can reveal.
Companies urged to protect bottom line with risk management
Workplace injury and illness is wreaking enormous harm in British industry and millions of people are counting the cost, according to risk broker, Alliance Corporate Risk Management.
Axa expands protection website
Axa has expanded its protection website in response to demand from advisers to help them advise on protection products.
Equity makes further regional broker acquisitions
Equity Insurance Group has completed two further book acquisitions, transferring both personal lines and commercial accounts into its growing branch network.
Increased fraud by rogue intermediaries says survey
A survey carried out by law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed that the general insurance market feels concerned about the risk of fraud posed by intermediaries. It found that a third of respondents were unsure or felt that the systems and controls they…
Phil Bird to head Groupama UK Claims team
Groupama Insurances has appointed Phil Bird, currently non-motor and SME underwriting director at the insurer, to the position of claims director.
Open GI brings launches online training facility
Open GI, has launched a new online training facility for brokers entitled eTraining.
Business should not underestimate employee power says CII
As the UK economy goes through a period of turmoil and painful readjustment, retaining and developing experienced and competent staff is crucial for the long-term survival of firms, says outgoing CII president Lord Hunt of Wirral. Lord Hunt also…
Allianz welcome flood deal
The announcement that the insurance industry, through the Association of British Insurers, and the Government have reached agreement on the future of flood insurance provision is welcomed by Allianz.
Landmark respond to flood insurance cover deal with government
James Sherwood-Rogers, managing director of Landmark Legal & Financial, commented: “As flooding continues to hit the headlines, Friday’s news that insurers will offer cover for homes at moderate risk and to existing customers at significant risk from…
Aon revamps public sector risks team
Aon has revamped its public sector risks team under new national head, Phil Tompsett. The goal is to bring further flair and commitment to public sector risk management to help reduce potentially crippling claims from rising litigation.
THB appoints James Truscott to head up Unicorn Underwriting
James Truscott will join the board of THB’s recently created underwriting agency, Unicorn Underwriting Limited as managing director.
Kwik Fit Insurance joins comparethemarket.com panel
Comparethemarket.com has added Kwik Fit Insurance to its panel.
12m Britons hurt at work in the last year say RSA
Research by insurer RSA has shown that a large number of people have incurred an injury or illness in the workplace - a totla of 11.8m Britons in the last 12 months.
Arista expands to support South east brokers
Commercial lines underwriting operation Arista Insurance has opened a new office in St Albans to support brokers based in the City, northern Home Counties and East Anglia.
Searchlight launches consultancy arm
Insurance training provider Searchlight Insurance Training has launched a dedicated consulting arm headed by associate director Sue Buck. The new operation will specialise in human resources (HR) and training and competence (T&C) consulting for firms…
Brit Insurance opens new underwriting centre in Reading
Brit Insurance Holdings has opened a new permanent underwriting centre in Reading.
AA welcomes flood risk agreement
AA Insurance has welcomed the announcement from the Government and the Association of British Insurers that the insurance industry will continue to offer cover to people at risk of flooding.