News
Miller in boardroom first
Miller Insurance Services has appointed Nick Lyons as chairman, effective from 1 May 2008. Mr Lyons will be the first non-executive chairman of Miller replacing Iain Webb-Wilson, who has retired after 37 years at Miller, seven as chairman.
Acumus secures Fortress Underwriting network
Acumus Insurance Solutions, part of the UKU Group, has paid an undisclosed sum to acquire Bristol and Exeter-based Fortress Underwriting.
AIG UK set up new commercial lines division
AIG UK will be consolidating its Property, Liabilities and AIG Combined businesses into one Division under the leadership of Jason Harris as the new regional profit centre manager, property, liabilities and AIG combined.
CGI launches online kiosk for brokers
CGI has launched an online self-service kiosk for its account reconciliation centre.
Broker makes Top 100 profit track list
Henderson Insurance Brokers has emerged as one of the fastest growing companies in the latest Sunday Times PriceWaterhouseCoopers Profit Track 100 league table.
Weekly news review
Sarah Hills, Insurance Age news editor provides a run down of the major broking news this week including: Peter Hubbord leaves Axa, followed by Mark Cliff resigning to join Fortis. The European Health Insurance Card fuels travel underinsurance. A new…
Broker Network launches alternative network proposition
Broker Network has launched Broker Network Associate, which it describes as an alternative network proposition for UK independent brokers.
Allianz launches new UK customer team for corporate and specialty insurance
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty UK is expanding its services to clients and brokers with the launch of a dedicated team of Key Account Managers and Broker Development Managers. With responsibility for developing and strengthening relationships…
ABC appoints David Parker for south east drive
ABC Insurance, part of the LV Group, has announced the appointment of former NIG distribution head David Parker.
Alan Leaman to leave ABI
The Association of British Insurers’s director of corporate affairs, Alan Leaman, will be leaving the Association later this summer to take up a new role as chief executive of the Management Consultancies Association.
Overseas homeowners warned to be more vigilant
Health and safety expert Check Safety First has warned overseas homeowners to be more vigilant before renting out their properties abroad.
Markerstudy makes four acquisitions
Markerstudy Retail has made four acquisitions in December to complement its existing operations in the Midlands.
British travellers confused about new European Health Insurance Card
Research from travel insurance company InsureandGo (www.insureandgo.com) has found that British travellers are highly confused about the new European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Axa plan for Cliff exit
Axa has revealed its plans following the confirmation that Mark Cliff, formerly markets managing director at Axa, has resigned and will be joining Fortis later this year. It said: 'Mark Cliff, formerly markets managing director at Axa, has resigned and…
Mark Cliff joins Fortis
Mark Cliff has been appointed in the new role as managing director of Fortis Insurance Limited (FIL), directly reporting to Barry Smith, CEO for Fortis UK.
Royal and SunAlliance becomes RSA
Royal and SunAlliance has changed its name to RSA.
Axa launches roving underwriter service
Axa has introduced a roving underwriter service offering intermediaries individual visits.
Cullum provides £10m funding for Cass Business School
Peter Cullum is to provide £10m for Cass Business School in London to form a new Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Leeds-based broker awarded Chartered Insurance Brokers title
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title to Marshall Wooldridge Insurance Brokers.
Allianz increases premiums for mobile phone use
Allianz Insurance is increasing premiums for motorists with convictions for driving whilst using a mobile phone by 30%.
Northern Ireland based broker joins the Oval group
Oval has acquired Belfast-based insurance broker Bartholomew & James. The acquisition will create the new Northern Ireland regional foothold for UK insurance broking and financial services provider the Oval group (Oval).
Five brands join GoCompare's car insurance comaprison service
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com has added five major car insurance brands - Churchill, Privilege, Lloyds TSB, Tesco and Virgin - to its car insurance comparison service. Consumers can now compare over 60 car insurance brands at the www.Gocompare…
Lark acquire London-based broker
Lark Group has acquired Grosvenor Court Insurance Services Limited for an undisclosed sum. Grosvenor Court is based in central London and specialises in property insurance. The acquisition will add around £1.5 million gross premium and £450,000 revenue…