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MIB winning war against uninsured driving
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has announced the latest results of its campaign against uninsured driving.
Liberty acquires Vision Underwriting
Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), has acquired Vision Underwriting, a Cheltenham-based specialist in professional indemnity, employers, legal expenses, public and products liability and directors and officers covers.
Markerstudy Retail increases Midlands presence
Markerstudy Retail has announced the completion of four acquisitions to complement its existing operations in the Midlands.
Former AA chief heads to Iprism
Online small to medium-sized enterprise comparative quote facility Iprism has appointed Kevin Sinclair as managing director.
Equity adds to motorcycle book with Bike Team purchase
Equity Insurance Brokers has acquired the entire book of specialist motorcycle broker, Bike Team, including the rights to continue to promote the Bike Team brand.
Broker Network adds first member of the year
Broker Network has announced that Continuum Insurance Brokers has become the first new member to join the network in 2008.
Provider churn could disrupt pet insurance market, says Defaqto
In its new report into the Pet Insurance Market, Defaqto revealed that the rate of provider churn could have a detrimental effect on the market unless adequate arrangements are put in place to protect existing policyholders.
Broker calls for flood management rethink
A Sheffield broker manager has said that while the insurance industry's reaction to the summer flood...
Appointment at LFC Group
Simon Clayton is the new marketing and development director of LFC Group. Clayton has returned to th...
Insurer to broker - The grass is greener in broking
Marcus Alcock asks why the view seems so much better for senior managers at UK insurers that have switched to broking recently
Appointment at Norton Broker Services
Alex Marsh, Zara Sligsby and Liam Goodjohn have all joined the underwriters' department at Norton Br...
Appointment at Davies Lavery
Janine Clark and Peter Blake have been hired by Davies Lavery as solicitors in its London accident a...
Appointment at Liberty International Underwriters
Shazia Aslam Rafique has joined Liberty International Underwriters as its assistant vice president f...
Appointment at Zurich
Mike Quinton has joined Zurich as its managing director of retail and partnerships. ...
Appointment at Fortis
Steven Ward has joined Fortis as head of pricing. The firm has also recruited Helen Pickford as fina...
The year ahead - Software houses' internet emphasis for 2008
Charlie Thomas looks at what is on the agenda for the industry's software houses in 2008
Appointment at Heath Lambert
Mark Bourke has joined Heath Lambert as a director of project risks. Based in Edinburgh, Bourke will...
Appointment at Davis Corporate Risk
Frank Heinrich-Jones has been hired as Davis Corporate Risks' senior client adviser. ...
Appointment at Allianz Commercial
Chris Robinson has joined Allianz Commercial as its national broker manager. Robinson joins with 22 ...
SMEs miss tax credits
SME businesses are not taking advantage of the research and development tax credits system, accordin...
Appointment at FirstAssist Legal Expenses
FirstAssist Legal Expenses has recruited Donna Napieralla as a proposition development and marketing...
Experts urge calm over economy fears
Gloomy economic forecasts for 2008 are causing concern among managers at small to medium-sized enter...
Appointment at Dual International
Paul Ferris has joined Dual International as its chief operating officer. Ferris arrives from Howden...
Appointment at Equity Syndicate Management
David Pye has been appointed chairman of Equity Syndicate Management. ...