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NIG makes business development push in the south
NIG has appointed three new area business development managers (ABDM) across the south of the UK.
Review: Motoring along
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Blanc pleased with progress but demands more
Amanda Blanc has challenged rival insurers to “put their money where their mouth is” on chartered status as she hailed the progress of her own broker-focused strategy.
Ghost brokers ripping off thousands of motorists
Thousands of drivers could be unknowingly uninsured after purchasing fraudulent or fake cover, according to a BBC report.
Axa denies reports it will take Bluefin in-house
Axa has refuted claims, published in the Sunday Telegraph, that it plans to take the general insurance broking segment of Bluefin in-house.
Axa opens two new offices and hints at more to come
Axa Commercial Lines has officially opened new branches in Bristol and Newcastle.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh CEO
Loss adjuster Garwyn has appointed Artur Niemczewski as chief executive officer.
Insurance Age Blog: What Hiscox's Bluefin jibe really means
One of the most popular stories on insuranceage.co.uk this week was the news that Hiscox had cancelled its PI agency with Bluefin, the Axa-owned broker.
Bluefin's Reid hits back at Hiscox’s impartiality comment
Stuart Reid, chief executive officer of Bluefin, has hit back at Hiscox for questioning the broker’s impartiality when cancelling its agency agreement.
Capacity changes for Towergate MGAs
Fusion and Towergate Underwriting Household have both confirmed new capacity deals for the next five years.
The Big Idea: winner revealed
Stuart Garforth, of L Wood Insurance Brokers in West Yorkshire, has won the Big Idea competition.
Broker Expo: Referral fee ban will be the 'next scandal'
The proposed ban on referral fees will be a good thing, but has the potential to damage public perception of the insurance industry, according to a panel discussion at the 2011 Broker Expo, hosted by Insurance Age.
Deadline nears for Broker Expo
There is still time to sign up for Insurance Age’s 2011 Broker Expo at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena.
Axa reveals 1% growth in UK P&C business
Axa’s results for the first nine months of 2011 have shown a small increase in UK property and casualty (P&C) revenue to €2.82bn (£2.47bn) from €2.79bn in the comparable period of 2010.
Ex-Axa UK CEO to chair Chaucer Syndicates
Former Axa UK chief executive officer Mark Wood has been confirmed as chairman of Chaucer Syndicates.
Axa tops Brokerbility’s satisfaction survey
The bi-annual survey of Brokerbility’s 34 member firms rating their seven key insurer partners’ performance when dealing with claims, underwriting and accounts has rated Axa Commercial top for overall satisfaction.
Chubb makes senior UK and Ireland appointment
Chubb Insurance has appointed a new sales and marketing director for the UK and Ireland.
Ellis Clowes looks to Axa PPP for new commercial director
Ellis Clowes & Company has appointed Karen Woodley as commercial director of the group and board director of Ellis Clowes (Commercial).
NIG hires from rivals to grow London SME book
NIG has made two senior appointments to its London office in a bid to secure a greater share of the London SME market.
Deacon aims for growth with two new managers
Deacon has appointed two new managers for marketing and business sales respectively.
Axa adds to independent development team
Axa Personal Lines has appointed Mike Worne as a new independent partner development executive.
Axa Commercial Lines wins Bruntwood contract
Axa Commercial Lines has been appointed as property owners’ insurer for Bruntwood, the Manchester-based commercial property owner.
Garratts appoints new associate director
Garratts, the Lancashire-based insurance broker and risk advisor, has promoted Claire Porter to associate director.