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TBN heralds 23 new broker members
The Broker Network has revealed that 23 brokers have now completed their application procedures and ...
Appointment at Allianz
Gary Lucas has joined Allianz Personal as channel development manager for e-business. Mr Lucas will ...
Whittington to sell AIC
Whittington Group has signed a conditional agreement to sell Americas Insurance Company in run-off t...
Appointment at Watson Wyatt
Watson Wyatt has recruited Sarah Luheshi to its insurance and financial services practice. Ms Luhesh...
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Open GI signs new deal with A and A Group
Open GI has signed a three and a half year deal with non-standard motor insurance broker A and A Group to provide IT systems to its UK-based staff.
More young adults look to financial advisers, according to research
More younger people are looking to financial advisers for private medical insurance advice, according to research.
Tescocompare.com tops Defaqto table
Tescocompare.com has topped Defaqto’s table for best car insurance comparison site for the second time running.
Video - Post Pick of the Week
Post editor Jonathan Swift provides a run down of the week's major general insurance news from the UK as published in tomorrow's issue of Post . This week: an agreement is finally reached over the credit hire GTA; why a potential merger to create a loss…
Brands line up for Post affinity seminar
A host of brands have signed up for Post's Affinity Partnerships seminar on 18 June as interest in the sector escalates. Brands signed up to attend so far include Debenhams, Greenbee, Tesco, Virgin Money, the National Pharmaceutical Association,…
The FSA fines AIG subsidary £640 000 for call centre failings
The Financial Services Authority has fined Unat Direct Insurance Management £640 000 for failings relating to a lack of effective control and oversight over its appointment of call centres.
AIG subsidiary hit by FSA fine for control failures
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined UNAT Direct Insurance Management (UNAT) £640,000 for failings relating to a lack of effective control and oversight over its appointment of call centres.
Credit hire rates to rise 3.5% after protracted review
The Association of British Insurer general terms of agreement rate review has been concluded and that, as a result, GTA rates will increase by 3.5% for all new hires commencing on or after 1 June 2008.
Giles extends into the West Country
Giles extends its reach into the West Country with the acquisition of The Professional Indemnity Group.
Moneysupermarket insurance boss quits
The director of insurance at Moneysupermarket.com has quit the aggregator.
Brit claims London market trading 'first'
Brit Insurance Holdings has commenced trading in insurance-linked derivatives on the Insurance Futures Exchange Services platform.
Brit to trade on IFEX
Brit Insurance, the UK-based international general insurance and reinsurance group, today announces that it has commenced trading in insurance-linked derivatives on the Insurance Futures Exchange Services platform (IFEX). Brit Insurance is the first…
JLT and Harman Wicks and Swayne in takeover talks - sources
Broking giant JLT is in discussion with HWS Holdings that could see it buy all or part of the Lloyd’s broker, Reinsurance magazine understands.
Axiom launches dedicated broker back office outsourcing company
Axiom has launched Axiom Brokers Services. This new business division, led by Michael Campbell has been created to provide a suite of back office outsourcing and in-sourcing solutions for Lloyd’s brokers.
Argenta makes senior appointments
Argenta Holding's chief executive officer, Andrew Annandale, has been appointed managing director of Argenta Syndicate Management in addition to his main board role, while Graham White has been appointed managing director of Argenta Private Capital.
Willis building sold to Kuwait firm for £400m
According to trade publication Property Week, British Land has sold Willis' new City headquarters opposite Lloyd's to St Martins Property Group, the real estate arm of the Kuwait Investment Authority, for £400m.
JLT poised for Lloyd's broker swoop
Broking giant JLT is understood to be in discussion with HWS Holdings that could see it buy all or part of the Lloyd’s broker.
Abbey reports 9% increase in profits
Abbey Protection has reported a 9% growth in pre-tax profits to £7.3m on revenue up 11% to £27.3m.
SCOR unveils new London office structure
Global reinsurer SCOR has revealed a new structure for its reorgansed London operations as follows: