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Crawford and Company launch 'You-Tube' style internet service
Loss adjusters Crawford and Company have signed up to a “YouTube”-style internet service which allows insurers to view drainage claims on-line.
FSA fines Land of Leather and its chief executive for PPI failings
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined furniture retailer Land of Leather Limited (the firm) £210,000 for allowing its sales force to sell Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) on loans without effective monitoring or training in place to ensure…
Hiscox chair hails discipline as GWP dips in first quarter
Hiscox has announced it had had "a good start to the year", acclaiming that its strategy of growing specialist regional businesses to balance the more volatile international business is working.
Lane Clark and Peacock establishes office in Ireland
Consulting actuaries firm, Lane Clark and Peacock LLP (LCP) has developed its international expansion following the merger with HLD Actuarial Consultants (HLD) to create Lane Clark and Peacock Ireland.
Insurance Age weekly on-air news review
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Confused .com warning as FSA issues aggregator recommendations
In response to the Financial Services Authority's recommmendations into the regulation of the aggregator market, Jennifer Rose, PR manager at Confused.com, said: "We welcome any regulation to the aggregator market -our only concern is with the…
ABI calls on Government to go farther with young driver proposals
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the Government’s proposals to improve the training and testing of young drivers but claims that this is simply a first step and the proposals need to go further.
DAS makes Law Assist acquisition
DAS UK Group has acquired the after the event legal expenses insurance business of Litigation Protection, trading as Law Assist.
Ceta recommends brokers sell ID insurance
General insurance network CETA urges brokers to sell identity theft insurance to consumers who need protection against the growing risk of ID fraud.
Heath Lambert Group launches new division
Heath Lambert Group has announced the formation of a new specialist division, Heath Lambert commercial affinity and select business. The division will focus the group’s activity in the area of commercial affinities and small business.
Somerville acquires CH Facilities
Voyager, the specialist travel broker owned by independent underwriting and broking group Somerville Underwriting Holdings, has acquired its long term strategic partner CH Facilities (CHF) to boost its travel, accident and sickness and health…
Doodson Broking Group acquires
Doodson Broking Group has announced the acquisition of Cardwell & Drew and J E Mottram Insurance Brokers.
Hiscox appoints chief operating officer
Hiscox has appointed of Michael Gould to the role of chief operating officer. Mr Gould will start at Hiscox on 9 June.
Britain’s first Islamic insurance company receives FSA authorisation
Principle Insurance will provide unique, Shariah-compliant (or Halal) motor and home insurance to British residents from later this year.
Weekly news review
Sarah Hills provides a run down of the news highlights in this month's issue of Insurance Age including: Consolidation in Northern Ireland prompts interest from networks; Westinsure looks set to sell its business to one party; Consolidator Jelf Group has…
Appointment at AMII
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has made Mike Izzard its chairman. Izzard...
Appointment at Swinton
Swinton has appointed Mark Hallam as its head of marketing for personal lines. Hallam joined Colonna...
Appointment at Groupama
Groupama has hired Laurent Matras as its managing director. He joined the firm from Axa, where he wa...
Appointment at Fortis UK
Fortis UK has hired Mark Cliff as the managing director of Fortis Insurance Limited. Cliff will join...
Appointment at Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance has hired Chris Williams to its bloodstock team as an underwriter. Williams has over ...
Appointment at Ansvar
Ansvar has recruited Cynthia Oudin as its underwriting manager. Before joining Ansvar, Oudin was a r...
Appointment at Liberty Internations Underwriters
Liberty International Underwriters has appointment Sally Newby to its Casualty unit. Newby, who will...
Appointment at Chubb Insurance
Chubb Insurance is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its risk management and mu...