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SSP unveils Covéa and Sabre as telematics panel insurers
Covéa Insurance and Sabre have become the first insurers to join the panel behind technology firm SSP’s Soteria Drive telematics solution, which is to be sold via high-street brokers.
Money Supermarket chief welcomes FCA review
A regulatory review into price comparison sites has been welcomed by Money Supermarket chief executive Peter Plumb.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform in mainland Europe
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
Bennetts targets coverage shortfall with modifications policy
Motorcycle insurance specialist Bennetts is hoping to take advantage of a dearth in coverage among riders who make adjustments to their bikes by introducing a policy that covers the 16 most common modifications as standard.
AIG rolls out broker trading platform on continent
AIG is rolling out an e-trading product for brokers across five European countries following the launch of the platform in the insurer’s UK and Ireland businesses earlier this year.
AA boss Strong moves to Saga
AA chief executive Andrew Strong is to move to sister company Saga from 1 December, with a replacement expected to be confirmed by the end of Q1 next year.
Aon UK chief Christian elected to Lloyd's council
Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian has been elected to the Council of Lloyd’s for a three year term starting in February next year.
Biba disappointed at government’s SME flood exclusion
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has expressed its disappointment at the government’s decision to exclude SMEs from incoming flood legislation.
Devine returns with Hubbard-backed broker
Former Ageas retail commercial director Brendan Devine is to launch a new motor panel broker in the first quarter of next year with UK General chief executive Peter Hubbard serving as a non-executive director.
Gallagher snaps up RSA's Fowler for regional sales role
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed former RSA broker account manager Pamela Fowler as regional sales director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A-Plan reports 3% turnover increase and branch expansion
High-street insurance broker A-Plan has reported a turnover of £55.7m for the year ended 28 February 2013. The result represents a 3% increase from the £54.1m turnover reported in 2012.
Biba to expand cost of regulation research to include non-EU markets
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association is revisiting research it conducted in 2011 on regulatory cost for brokers with plans to expand its scope to include key insurance markets outside the UK and Europe.
Autonet Insurance expands marketing network with Affiliate Window deal
Staffordshire-based insurance broker Autonet Insurance has struck a deal with marketing network agency Affiliate Window to source partnerships with organisations seeking vehicle insurance.
Howden hails Hyperion's combined marine arm
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
Hyperion CEO tips combined marine arm to become global leader
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
BGL brands aim to double commercial vehicle base by 2015
Budget Insurance and Dial Direct are aiming to double their base of commercial vehicles over the next 14 months.
Carole Nash unveils ABS following New Law partnership
Motorcycle broking specialist Carole Nash has teamed up with New Law to launch a legal services proposition under the name of Carole Nash Legal Services.
Flood Re 'devalued' by affordability fears claims CII broking group
Flood Re is “devalued” by a lack of proposals to address issues of affordable premiums according to a paper from the Chartered Insurance Institute’s new generation broker group.
Your say: Careful planning is the key to social media success
I read your feature on social media and found it extremely refreshing that our industry is now recognising the benefits of engaging with customers via this channel.
Ruling threatens brokers’ unidentified funds arrangements
Arrangements by brokers to deal with unclaimed client money could be threatened by a recent Commercial Court decision which calls into question proposals by the conduct regulator on credit write-backs.
Gallagher raising $200m for acquisitions
Arthur J Gallagher has revealed plans to generate up to $200m of cash through a stock sale announced last night.
Former South African broker accused of fraud identified by UK students
An insurance broker who fled South Africa after being accused of committing £1.5m fraud has been identified by UK school students he taught in Cornwall.
Worldwide Broker Network hires PR manager to boost brand
WBN Appoints PR Veteran Howard Kalt to Direct Program Worldwide Broker Network has established a formal marketing communications function as it seeks to expand brand awareness.
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