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Biba in FSCS funding concern
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is concerned about new funding arrangements for the Finan...
IIB's compromise call
Following the Law Commission's consultation on insurance law, the Institute of Insurance Brokers bel...
Ace updates D&O
Ace Insurance has released what it claims to be an improved Elite directors' and officers' cover. A...
Members keep counsel on Towergate
The news that Broker Network has received a takeover offer from Towergate was met with caution by th...
Appointment at MMA Insurance
MMA Insurance has recruited Ian Josephs as its electronic distribution manager. ...
SSP expands brokers' Key Choice options
At a time when broker networks are becoming increasingly en vogue, two more insurers have joined the...
Appointment at Allianz Personal
Jon Rush has has been made project manager for non-motor sustainability business within Allianz Pers...
Axa releases professional and tradesmen offerings for small firms without premises
Axa is moving into professional indemnity insurance for the first time, which will be available with...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has recruited John van der Steen as its chief commercial officer for Aon EMEA. ...
FSA's Scottish surgeries
The Financial Services Authority continues its surgery tour of the UK by visiting Edinburgh and Aber...
eBay-style platform launched
Direct Fleet Insurance has launched an online auction insurance service for commercial fleets headed...
Ofcom extends deadline
The telecommunications regulator Ofcom has extended the deadline for telecom providers to reduce the...
KPIT Cummins targets MI compliance
An India-based firm has developed a compliance software package designed to help brokers meet their ...
Appointment at Open GI
Open GI has brought on board Marc Humphrey as its account manager for London and East Anglia. He joi...
Blackham backs his network
Chris Blackham, one of three chief executives at Venture Preference, has been given the role of expa...
Macrae's cancer call
Better education and more informed questioning is needed from insurance brokers if cancer sufferers ...
Biba signs Geldof for 2008
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has announced that Sir Bob Geldof will be one of the main...
Appointment at Iprism
Iprism has appointed John Lawton as head of its underwriting team, Gary Johnson, Mike Atkins and Ang...
Appointment at Axa
Axa has appointed Bob Wotherspoon as area sales manager for the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland...
Appointment at Countrywide
Countrywide has recruited Kemi Abiola, who becomes a business consultant at the network. She worked ...
Deakin promoted in NU reshuffle
Norwich Union has undergone a significant management reshuffle, with 30 directorial roles removed fr...
White van man turns silver
Research from specialist van insurance broker vaninsurance.co.uk has revealed that the typical image...
Iprism's two network deals
Broker groups UKGI and 1 Answer Network have signed up to iprism. The 20-strong 1 Answer Network, wi...
Broker's trading ban
The Financial Services Authority shut down Manchester-based broker M. Young Legal Associates in Nove...