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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.
Somerville Group acquires Voyager Insurance Services
Somerville Group has confirmed the acquisition of a majority stake in Voyager Insurance Services.
CCV announces latest acquisition
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has announced its latest acquisition, with Wigan–based Alker Brothers joining the group.
Lord Hunt of Wirral to review FOS
The board of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has engaged the Rt Hon Lord Hunt of Wirral MBE (David Hunt) to lead an independent review of the organisation – focusing on the openness and accessibility of the ombudsman service to its wide range of…
Junction appoints new MD
The BGL Group has appointed Peter Thompson as managing director of its affinity outsourcing business, Junction.
LEI provider claims tribunal risk greater than ever
Suggestions that employee relations are becoming less combative have been dashed by official figures, just released, showing a 15% increase in employment tribunals in 2006-7. This follows a 34% increase the previous year.
Highway sees evidence of premium rate recovery in H1 results
Highway has reported to the Stock Exchange a profit before tax of £11.8m up from £7.5m in the same period last year and saw the value of gross written premiums increase from £119.3m last year to £131.2m in 2007 (up 10%) in its H1 interim results.
Test case blow for insurance industry
A recent ruling in the long-running legal case involving Accident Exchange has been decided in favour of the credit hire business.
Exam success at Outright
One hundered per cent of staff at Stoke-based insurance broker, OutRight, who sat Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) examinations, achieved passes in three CII examinations, qualifying them for the Certificate in Insurance.
Primary General launches new online product
Primary General is launching a new Tradesman Policy - its first ‘online only’ product.
UKGI in new partnership arrangement with MMA
Insurance broker support services specialist UKGI has entered into a new partnership arrangement with MMA Insurance as part of its offering to its UKGI members.
Private Health Partnership acquires
The Private Health Partnership (PHP) has acquired the medical insurance portfolio of Home Counties Healthcare (HCH) for an undisclosed sum.
Female resignations hit new high in insurance sector
Female resignation rates have hit a new high in the insurance sector, despite women achieving promotion at a quicker rate than men.
'Solid results' for Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance Holdings has announced its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2007.
Primary General launches H&S service
Primary General has launched a new Employment and Health & Safety Support service, which will provide all Primary General policyholders and brokers with a HR and H&S service delivered through the Primary General website and a dedicated human resource and…