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Wholesale intermediary of the year - John Holman and Sons
John Holman and Sons has been setting standards in the market since its inception in 1832. The judge...
Broker Network issued its ..
Broker Network issued its preliminary results for the year ended 30 April 2007, showing an 86% incre...
Appointment bolsters Brit personal lines offering
Brit Insurance has appointed Tim Grant as distribution leader, small business and personal lines.
Lloyd's bosses hail first half performance
Lloyd’s hasy announced an interim profit before tax of £1.8bn for the six month period ending 30 June 2007.
Biba welcomes FSA PPI Report
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed the findings from the third phase of the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) thematic review of sales practices in the payment protection insurance market (PPI).
EC report threatens intervention in insurance market
The European Commission’s final report on Business Insurance (published September 25) has increased the liklihood of possible enforcement proceedings against perceived anti-competitive practices within the London market, according to Reynolds Porter…
Direct Line to launch commercial insurance
Direct Line has announced that it will be launching four new commercial insurance policies. The products will be launched over September and October.
Claims People reports profit
The Board of Claims People, the AIM quoted insurance claims facility provider, has announced that Interim Results for the period to June 2007 have reflected both growth in revenues and a return to profit.
Europ Assistance wins Quinn Direct motor breakdown contract
Europ Assistance has been appointed to provide roadside assistance services to Quinn Direct motor policy holders in the UK and Northern Ireland.
PlusOne appoints Operations Director
Third Party administrator PlusOne Services, has appointed Anna Todd as operations manager.
Markerstudy Retail marks up seventh acquisition
The Retail Operation of Markerstudy Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of Melbrook Insurance Consultants, based in Morecambe, Lancashire.
SSP report 'encouraging' start to financial year
At Software Solution Partners (SSP) 2007 Annual General Meeting, David Rasche, executive chairman, commentd: "I am pleased to report that SSP has made an encouraging start to the financial year and trading is in line with management expectations. We have…
Towergate acquires Open GI
Towergate, has announced the largest deal in its 10 year history with the acquisition of Open International, the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of IT solutions to insurance brokers.
Broker launches commercial insurance policy with eco discounts
Independent Insurance Services, the only insurance broker to be registered with the British Standards Environmental Management System (ISO14001) has launched a combined commercial policy under its ‘Ecocover’ branding with discounts for eco-friendly…
NU establishes underwriting academy
Norwich Union has launched an underwriting academy to boost employee skills and improve service levels for advisers and customers.
Brit launches regional trading floors
Brit Insurance Holdings has announced the launch of ‘trading floor’ facilities in its regional underwriting offices.
Open GI launches broker product clinics
Open GI is set to launch a new phase of Product Clinics to help brokers get the most out of their trading system.
New Post Office appointments
Post Office Financial Services has announced four new appointments to its insurance team.
Equity expands in Northern Ireland
Continuing its aggressive expansion plans in Northern Ireland, Equity Insurance Group has acquired County Tyrone broker, Martin Sheehy.
UK Broker Awards winners announced
On Friday 14 September the UK Broker Awards took place at The Brewery in London. Insurance Age sends it congratulations to all of the winners below as well as everyone that was highly commended.
Canning latest to step down at Erinaceous
Ashley Canning, managing director of Keelan Westall and Cadogan Keelan Westall, acquired by Erinaceous Insurance Services, is leaving the group.
Newman takes on Carole Nash MD role
Former Co-operative financial services marketing director David Newman has been appointed managing director of motor broker Carole Nash.
Allianz adds to motor fraud panel
Allianz Insurance has increased the size of its motor fraud investigations panel following a review of its five-strong panel.
Ecclesiastical to launch risk management company
Ecclesiastical has announced that it will launch a new Group company offering customers an independent, confidential and tailored risk management service.