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Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Insurance broker Jelf was among the most active recruiters this week, launching a four-strong affinities and schemes team and adding two new staff to its recently opened office in London.
Insurer |
22 May 2012 
NIG's Moakes targets East Anglia brokers
Commercial insurer NIG is continuing to bolster its regional offices, recruiting Gill Moakes, pictured, from broker Scrutton Bland to be senior business development manager covering East Anglia.
Insurer |
14 May 2012
Post Broking Supplement: Commercial e-trading - Seeing the light
If e-trading in commercial lines is ever to rival the transformative powers seen in personal lines, insurers must commit to building game-changing capabilities.
Insurer |
10 May 2012
Post Broking Supplement: Digital technology roundtable
It is vital for brokers to keep abreast of the latest developments, but they must not lose sight of the value in 'old technologies'.
Broker |
08 May 2012
Brands and rebranding: What's in a name?
Many insurance firms overhaul their brands, but what impact does it have on their business?
Insurer |
10 Apr 2012
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NIG targets Scottish SME expansion
NIG has vowed to strengthen its Glasgow-based team by recruiting extra underwriters and phasing renewals handling back to the city in a bid to explore opportunities in the Scottish SME market.
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04 Apr 2012
MMA hires Thomson for north east
MMA Insurance has appointed Alexandra Thomson as business development manager for the north east, responsible for the development of broker relationships.
Insurer |
26 Mar 2012
FSA looks into mis-sold pet insurance complaints
The Financial Services Authority is to review the potential mis-selling of pet insurance following complaints from pet owners about Direct Line Group's insurer NIG, Lloyds and Halifax.
Personal |
19 Mar 2012
Arista expands with two Birmingham hires
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Smith as senior fleet underwriter and Amanda Jones as fleet underwriter to its Birmingham office.
Insurer |
15 Mar 2012
Financial strength rating becomes key for commercial brokers
High-grade insurance financial strength ratings have become much more essential to commercial brokers when they evaluate where to place risks, according to research from NIG.
Insurer |
28 Feb 2012
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RBSI reports £749m turnaround in profit in 2011, as it sheds 1.3m policies
Royal Bank of Scotland has reported an operating profit of £454m in 2011, compared with a loss of £295m in 2010. Its new underwriting profit was up from £307m to £1.04bn.
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23 Feb 2012
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Insurer |
21 Feb 2012
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Insurer |
21 Feb 2012
Sterling targets northern presence with Manchester office opening
Sterling Insurance has today revealed that the new team that will run its northern office in Manchester will be led by former NIG and Travelers underwriting manager Martin Kerrison.
Insurer |
13 Feb 2012
RBSI rebrands as Direct Line
Companies House files have revealed that RBS Insurance Group has changed its name to one of its most recognisable brands, Direct Line Insurance Group.
Insurer |
08 Feb 2012
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
CII encourages apprenticeships with new guide
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24 May 2012 
Nationwide slams CMCs as PPI wipes £103m from balance sheet
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24 May 2012
Experian joins forces with Transactor
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24 May 2012
Suspected bogus broker arrested
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24 May 2012
Mapfre appoints Midlands boss
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24 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...