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Appointment at Evolution Underwriting
Evolution Underwriting made Michael Pike a new business underwriter. He joined Evolution in 2007 as ...
Williams resigns from LV role
LV has confirmed that Debra Williams has parted company with the insurer only months after officiall...
New insurer enters motor market
A new aggregator-only direct motor insurer has entered the market.
Peter Longstaff resigns at Zenith
Peter Longstaff has resigned from his role as director of business development at Zenith Insurance.
One quarter of UK drivers admit to fronting
According to a YouGov survey commissioned by Comparethemarket.com, a quarter of people in the UK admit lowering their car insurance by 'fronting'.
Decline in daylight causes 5% increase in vehicle accident claims
Van and business car drivers will face one of the most treacherous times of the year for road traffic accidents this week, according to new figures from More Than Business.
Confused.com adds new partner to home insurance panel
Confused.com has added Protectyourbubble.com to its home insurance panel.
Motor premiums up 7.6% in 12 months claims survey
The latest figures from the AA’s benchmark British insurance premium index show UK average premium quoted for an annual comprehensive insurance policy rose 3.1% or £22 over the past quarter, a similar rise to the previous three months. Over the year,…
Marsh encourages smarter risk management to ease credit crunch
Marsh has released a paper detailing how insurance and risk management strategies could help UK firms strengthen their financial resilience and continue operating profitably during deteriorating economic conditions.
LV= acquires Highway
Liverpool Victoria (LV=) has completed its acquisition of Highway Insurance. The acquisition, which includes Highway Insurance and Hero Insurance Services, will expand LV=’s general insurance division.
Aon acquires in hospitality sector
Aon has acquired specialist insurance broker, Supercover Holdings for an undisclosed fee.
Missing out on MNW
Over the last two years, the term 'mid net worth' has been stretched to include an ever-broadening r...
Travelers UK Media and Entertainment launch new policies
Two new policies aimed at the theatre market have been introduced by Travelers UK Media and Entertai...
Clamp down on uninsured drivers set for 2010
The government has confirmed it will clamp down on uninsured driving in 2010, following criticism fr...
Giving credit where it's due
The strained relationship between insurers and credit-hire organisations has put the agreed industry standard on rates in jeopardy. Now, insurers have turned to bilateral agreements with rival companies as a way to reduce costs but many argue that it is…
Technology policy takes individual needs into account
CFC Underwriting has launched what it claims will be the first tailored insurance policy for technol...
Highway first provider to offer access to product via EDI
Highway has become the first motor insurance provider to offer access to a classic vehicle product v...
KGM Motor Insurance launches policy targeted at taxi drivers
A policy specifically targeted at taxi drivers has been launched by KGM Motor Insurance. The company...
Personal Lines Initiative of the Year - BGL Group - ibuyeco
UK Broker Awards 2008 Supplement
Provident rebrands product suite to increase online sales potential
Provident Insurance has replaced its Vantage range with a newly branded product suite for the person...
Highway promotes services to customers using ClaimWatch
Highway has claimed to be the first insurer to promote its services online to customers using the Cl...
Private Clients Intermediary - Chambers & Newman part of the Smart & Cook Group
UK Broker Awards 2008 Supplement
Aon approves of no change in equality legislation law
An Advocate-General at the European Court of Justice has rejected Age Concern's claim that forcing people to retire at or after 65 without compensation breaches EU equality legislation.
Cathie Bruce leaves Groupama to head up Choicequote
Groupama’s distribution and customer services director Cathie Bruce will leave the broker-only insurer to head up one of its acquired brokers, Choicequote, Insurance Age has learnt.