Regulation
Bennetts reassessment costs 30 jobs
Listed home and motor intermediary Bennetts Insurance intends to move into several new lines of busin...
Aon acquires Needham.
Broker giant Aon Risk Services has acquired Needham Jobson & Co, increasing its presence in the fine...
Can insurer service get any worse?
The results of Professional Broking and Post Magazine's survey into commercial lines broking will co...
Bennetts organising photo shoots.
There would appear to be no end to the number of photo shoots that motorcycle insurance specialist B...
Paddick claims the market is behind him
The Institute of Insurance Brokers is claiming 90% of UK insurance broking practices do not want to j...
IBRC waives final fees
The Insurance Brokers Registration Council has decided to waive payment of the retention fee, due fro...
Public wants insurers to stay out of their genes
British people do not want genetic information to be used by insurers, the Human Genetics Commission ...
Dickson Manchester in broker PI push.
Broker Dickson Manchester, a professional indemnity specialist, has launched a new brokers' and inte...
Willis Commercial plans intermediary acquisition campaign.
Willis Commercial Network will embark on a campaign next year to help its regional broker membership...
BIBA forced to ditch net plan.
The British Insurance Brokers Association has ditched its internet initiative and is now considering...
Appointment at Provident Insurance.
Jarrod Oliver had been recruited as marketing manager of Provident Insurance plc. Mr Oliver joined t...
Budget buys branches from Churchill
Churchill has sold the five branches of Anglia Countrywide known as Anglia Motor Insurance Services t...
Aon buys art broker
Broker giant Aon Risk Services has acquired Needham Jobson & Co, increasing its presence in the fine ...
EU in on the insurance act.
The EU's recently-published directive on insurance mediation will add legitimacy to the GISC. It will also create a level playing field for brokers and intermediaries.
Do acquisitions mean complicated assets?
Q: I own a small insurance brokerage and am looking to acquire new companies. What is the legal posi...
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Appointment at Crutes.
Angela Coburn has joined Crutes. She will work on defendant personal injury cases and will also carr...
Appointment at Charrington's.
Lloyd's service company Charrington's has made the following appointments to the board of directors:...
BUPA quickens the pulse in healthcare market
BUPA has launched Heartbeat, a new personal health plan. The product emphasises flexibility and giv...
Where's my lawyer!
Following recent changes in the allocation of legal aid, there is an increasingly pressing need for individuals to cover their own interests. David Fanning looks at the products on offer.
Should we allow staff to go to grievance hearings?
Q: If an employee requests that another worker should accompany them to a disciplinary or grievance ...
Liability package prevents insurer disputes.
Edgar Hamilton has put together a legal and professional liability package for businesses. Underw...
C&G looks to take on 200 new intermediaries.
Congregational & General is to take on 200 new intermediaries in the next 12 months, it has revealed...
Employing the right strategy.
A company's employees are one of its most important assets. It is vital that all the relevant employment laws are complied with to ensure a happy workforce and to avoid costly litigation. Jennifer Jarrett explains.