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Brightside lands Debenhams car insurance deal
Brightside has signed a contract with department store Debenhams managing the retailer's car insurance offering.
Unprecedented rise in third party accidents, claims IFA report
Claims management companies are to blame for an 18% increase in the number of third party accidents involving bodily injury over the past year, according to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ annual report.
Biba slams European timetable for commission disclosure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has accused the European Commission of ignoring the views of major financial and insurance bodies in its decision to impose a timetable to mandate disclosure of insurance commissions.
Yutree reaches partnership agreement with Pro Sight
Yutree Underwriting has launched an exclusive partnership with Pro Sight Specialty Insurance.
William Russell re-brands and launches new website to 'remain competitive'
Expatriate insurance specialist William Russell is launching a major re-brand to coincide with its 20th anniversary in the industry.
IMD draft confirms mandatory disclosure for GI brokers by 2017
A draft of the revised Insurance Mediation Directive released by the European Commission has confirmed broker’s fears regarding commission disclosure.
Property owners' product launched by Aspen
Aspen has launched a specially-designed property owners’ insurance product, in a bid to help policyholders get to grips with the “growing issue” of underinsurance.
Cunningham Lindsey sets deadline for claimant visits
Cunningham Lindsey is aiming to visit all claimants impacted by recent adverse weather conditions by the end of the week, after settling 28% of claims received since 8 June.
Guernsey issues 63 insurance licenses in 2012
Guernsey issued 63 new licenses to international insurance entities in the first five months of this year.
ALP unveils legal expenses portal
Abbey Legal Protection has today launched its multi-quote legal expenses insurance portal, Online Quotes System.
Results on the rise in record year for Hill Dickinson fraud unit
Hill Dickinson's fraud unit is celebrating a record year, following a 20% increase in instructions and an expansion of its client base to include more than 20 motor insurers.
Marsh appoints global energy practice leader
Broker Marsh has appointed Andrew George to be chairman of its global energy practice
Management reshuffle within Marsh's energy operation
Marsh has rejigged its global energy management line-up, with Andrew George succeeding Jim Pierce as chairman.
MDS offers self insurance facilities with launch of PCC
European insurance and reinsurance broking and risk consulting provider, MDS Group has launched of High Dome PCC, a protected cell company (PCC) to provide alternative risk financing services including self insurance facilities, access to reinsurance…
Ex-Zurich boss Lewis heads to Capita GI business
The former chief executive of Zurich’s Global Corporate UK business Wayne Lewis has joined Capita’s general insurance business.
Changes to client money rules pose threat to unprepared brokers
Brokers that lack the necessary tools to handle compliance changes will struggle if proposed rules governing client monies are implemented by the Financial Services Authority, according to insurance software specialist Sequel.
Amlin unveils management changes
Amlin has appointed Simon Beale to the new role of group chief underwriting officer.
Aviva's US business tipped to be on the line in turnaround stategy
Aviva could close or sell as many as 15 divisions as part of its turnaround strategy, according to reports.
Shareholders advised to take 20p per share following Cobra takeover
Directors at Cobra have this afternoon reached an agreement over the protracted takeover by the Stephen Burrows-backed Alto Intermediary Group.
Crawford team allowed access to homes following Oldham explosion
Crawford & Company's major loss team has been among the first from the industry to visit homeowners in Oldham, following an explosion which claimed the life of a two year-old boy.
Future flooding could spark rates hike as adjusters work around the clock
Claims teams called into action following extreme weather conditions across parts of the UK have vowed to continue focusing on the worst hit areas of Northern Ireland, Leicestershire and Newcastle.
RSA takes on ex-Aviva man Thomas as GSL sales director
RSA has poached former Aviva corporate risk solutions boss Owen Thomas, handing him the role of sales director in the firm’s recently reshaped global speciality lines business.
Crawford hands Devall the reins to London-fronted business in the US
Crawford & Company has appointed veteran London market executive James Devall to lead the company's London-fronted business in the US.
RSA looks to resolve 'dysfunctional motor market' following Co-op deal
RSA has sealed a bilateral agreement to settle outstanding motor recoveries with The Co-operative Insurance, in a deal which chief executive Adrian Brown said will help resolve industry issues surrounding the UK's "dysfunctional motor market".