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BIBA 2012: RSA considers opening two new offices in regional push
RSA bosses are planning to respond to broker survey feedback calling for a strong regional offering by looking into launching strategic operations in Reading and Newcastle.
Broker |
16 May 2012 
Post blog: musings on management movement at QBE/Brit
Three years ago in conversation with a senior figure at QBE they commented enviously about Brit’s cricket sponsorship, and how it had helped raise the profile of its Lloyd’s rival in tandem with England’s own recent success.
Insurer |
11 Apr 2012
Broking bosses widely supportive of QBE swoop for Brit
New Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has expressed his “delight” after hearing the news that Brit’s UK regional business has been snapped up by QBE, rather than falling into the hands of a domestic rival.
Insurer |
04 Apr 2012
Meet & Tweet: Chris Sime, RSA - Today 1pm
Ever read a profile interview and wished you'd had the opportunity to put your own question to the person in the hot seat? Well, now's your chance – provided you can contain your query to 140 characters.
Insurer | 19 Mar 2012
Ink Insurance appoints Whitelock to manage Bristol office
Ink Insurance has today revealed the opening of a Bristol office which will be headed up by former Brit boss Janice Whitelock.
Insurer |
14 Mar 2012
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County Insurance boss lines up early acquisition delivery
Ambitious north west broker County Insurance could be in line to deliver on its five-year plan of landing ten acquisition targets ahead of schedule, with two early purchases expected to be tied up within two months.
Broker |
08 Mar 2012
County Insurance hires law firm to advise on broker acquisition spree
The goal set by bosses at the County Insurance Group of buying 10 new brokers over the next five years has moved a stage closer following the appointment of Harrison Drury to advise on a regional acquisition spree.
Insurer |
07 Mar 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
Interview: Opportunity knocks for Capita's Brent Escott
Having set up, run and sold insurance businesses, Brent Escott is now embarking on a new challenge at the outsourcing giant.
Insurer |
21 Feb 2012
Insurance 360 Financial and Professional Lines: Positive experience
The Insurance 360 Financial and Professional Lines report found standards to be high.
Insurer |
14 Feb 2012
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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
JLT Specialty launches risk practice division
Bosses at JLT Specialty have revealed that a heavier emphasis on specialisms combined with increased investment in both the London and regional markets will form the basis of the firm’s newly launched risk practice division.
Insurer |
07 Feb 2012
NIG appoints ex-Axa regional boss to round off recruitment drive
NIG has concluded its nationwide area business development manager recruitment drive with the capture of former Axa regional director Warren Bainbridge.
Insurer |
06 Feb 2012
RSA job cuts not mark of wider trend says recruiter
Regulatory changes are likely to keep technical roles in-house, however, the number of support function redundancies are expected to rise as an industry-wide outsourcing trend continues in 2012.
Regulation |
31 Jan 2012
Brokers wary over Groupama transfers as S&P puts Aviva and Axa on rating alert
Up for sale insurer may be helped by wider eurozone worries.
Insurer |
31 Jan 2012
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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...