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Lloyd's proves attractive for new ventures despite industry concern
The concentration of broking distribution in Lloyd's inspired the launch of seven new syndicates in ...
APC secures unique Lloyd's deal in bid to increase capacity limits
APC has been given authority to underwrite UK small to medium-sized enterprise business up to £10m i...
Regulator hit with fresh industry criticism over commission disclosure
The debate on broker transparency looks set to rumble on, despite the Financial Services Authority's...
Sainsbury's Finance warning
Sainsbury's Finance has warned that the rising cost of living has left many without insurance. New r...
Experian: female directors are changing face of UK business
Women are entering the UK's boardrooms in increasing numbers and are changing the face of business, ...
Biba expresses frustration
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has expressed frustration at the Financial Service...
Cobra Network signs up members
The Cobra Network has signed up its 125th and 126th members - Lewes-based LBS Commercial Insurance B...
Legal Services Act could spur firms to work to a new tune
A set of government reforms could radically shake up the dynamics of the entire insurance industry, ...
Market looks at performance
Lloyd's has revealed that it will be looking to improve its performance in a bid to counter the thre...
CCV makes two acquisitions
CCV has made two acquisitions - DP Insurance Consultants, which specialises in household and propert...
John Hurrell appointed CEO of the AIRM
John Hurrell, currently head of Marsh Risk Consultancy, has been appointed CEO of the Association of...
PMI highlights broker innovation
The dynamics of the private medical insurance market have changed due to a continuous cycle of incre...
Solution aims to improve service
EG Solutions is targeting the UK broker and insurer market with its new integrated call centre solut...
UK insurers' reserve releases not sustainable, says Deloitte
Deloitte's analysis of Financial Services Authority (FSA) returns has found that motor insurers had ...
A monthly look at who is moving where ..
Artur Niemczewski has been appointed chief executive, multinational, by Marsh UK. Multinational comp...
Brokers warned over skills shortage
Brokers are missing out on top IT talent by not properly utilising senior interim IT staff, accordin...
Crash repair bills
The crash repair bills of UK motorists are being increased unnecessarily by more than £2bn a year be...
The CII calls for effective framework
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called for an effective professional framework to comple...
FSA rebukes former CEO
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned James Richardson, former CEO of Insure & Go Insura...
Venture Preference establishes presence in North-west
Venture Preference (VP) has established a presence in the North-west, with the acquisition of Chambe...
Arista plans regional expansion
Arista has revealed it is planning to expand significantly in the north of England and the Midlands,...
New members join Countrywide
Five new members have joined Countrywide. The company said the surge in new membership was due in pa...
Broker Network boss confident of members' continued support
Broker Network (TBN) chief executive officer Grant Ellis has hit back at recent public comments that...
Risk perspectives - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
With the festive season a lingering memory, it is time to turn our thoughts to planning for 2008 and...