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Direct adopts Optilead
Optilead's enquiry conversion software has been adopted by Direct Choice. The system gives brokers a...
Appointment at Powell Insurance
Powell Insurance has appointed Steve Penketh to its board of directors following his promotion to th...
Clarification: Brian Johnston Insurance Consultants
In November's PB it was reported that Broker Network had acquired Redhill-based Brian Johnston Insur...
Kewill boosts MMA's technology offering
A software house has released a streamlined version of its communications platform that it claims wi...
November buying frenzy preludes festivities
Giles and Venture Preference headed a battle of the acquirers this November, buying five firms betwe...
Axa responds to Mayer claims
In an interview in PB's sister title, Post, the chief executive of Norwich Union claimed that Axa ha...
Ri3k simplifies pricing
Software house Ri3k has simplified its pricing structures. The standard service will cost £50 per bo...
Davey leaves Primary General
Primary General chairman Jonathan Davey has left the company he founded in 2002. In a 13 November st...
Appointment at Glacier Reinsurance
Glacier Reinsurance has appointed Ralph Bothe as its treaty underwriter. He joins from Willis Re wit...
Avian flu could cost £30m
UK poultry farmers could lose up to £30m if the latest outbreak of avian flu spreads across the coun...
Appointment at United Insurance Brokers
United Insurance Brokers has recruited Rob Tolley to the role of senior account executive in its Dub...
Darling reviews CGT
The Chancellor is to review the controversial changes to capital gains tax following widespread crit...
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...