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Aviva boss explains Scottish move
Aviva trading director Jonathan Neill this afternoon told Post that the decision to establish a regional broking operation in Scotland was made following company research which highlighted six major UK “insurance hubs”.
A Plan to open more branches as brokerage breaks £50m barrier
High street personal lines broker A Plan has reported a 19% growth in operating profit for the 12 months ended 28 February 2011 to £19 95m (2010: £16.79m).
Marsh launches EMEA renewable power practice
Broker Marsh has launched a Europe, Middle East and Africa renewable power & cleantech practice.
Aviva revamps broking structure
Aviva is to move from a five to six-region structure including Scotland, reorganising of its 29 branch network effective immediately.
Ellis Clowes backs Help for Heroes rugby match on and off the pitch
Lloyd’s broker Ellis Clowes’ new business development consultant and Saracens rugby star Hugh Vyvyan is playing in the all-star Heroes Rugby Challenge at Twickenham on Saturday to raise funds for Help for Heroes.
Jubilee to provide European car hire cover for Towergate
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee has been appointed to extend the coverage of Insurance4carhire to Europe.
Jelf names business development director
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Towergate’s Steve Careford business development director.
Howden announces two new hires
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Karen Kutger and Dawn Sequeira to its wholesale and reinsurance division.
CCV Leicester buy opens doors in East Midlands
Callum Capital Ventures has bought Leicester broker LFE Insurance Services from family owners Helen and Adrian Paintin.
Helping retailers to have a merry Christmas
Given the precarious state of the European economy and the threat of a double dip recession a real possibility, retailers across Europe need a good Christmas shopping season more than ever this year.
The cost of professionalism in Italy
Italy recently passed a law to make professional indemnity insurance compulsory for all members of recognised bodies. Paolo Golinucci discusses what this means for the insurance industry.
Axa promises more hubs as Bristol and Newcastle open
Axa Commercial has opened new offices in Bristol and Newcastle and pledged to open more branches in the future.
LV appoints senior underwriter in Maidstone
LV has appointed Anne Francis as senior underwriter for its Maidstone branch which looks after brokers across the South East and East Anglia.
Brightside targets £17m technology acquisitions
Brightside is clearing the way for a £17m deal to acquire E-Systems and e-development, according at the group.
Groupama aims to improve solvency ratio with asset sale
Speculation is mounting that regulatory pressure in France has led Groupama to attempt to raise close to €1bn through the sale of its GAN Assurances unit.
Towergate reveals £35.4m losses
Towergate has announced Q3 pre-tax losses worsened to £14.0m from £7.7m at this time last year, with year-to-date loses hitting £35.4m from £14.1m for this time in 2010.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to be among the industry grandees for the prestigious 60th birthday bash of high net worth insurer Sterling last week, taking in the atmosphere at London’s fancy Café de Paris.
Igo4 and Markerstudy to deliver direct brands
Igo4 has secured a partnership deal with Markerstudy to deliver direct brands Zenith Insurance and Zenith Insurance Plus, set to go live today (24 November).
Ten targets directly regulated brokers
Bosses from Ten Insurance have revealed proposals to begin forging relationships with directly regulated brokers, following a year in which record profits were recorded by the broking network.
Murphy assures staff THB takeover was not executed for efficiencies
THB chief executive Frank Murphy has promised employees at the Lloyd’s and London market broker there will be no similarities between his firm’s multi-million pound takeover by AmWINS and that of the Gallagher buyout of Heath Lambert.
UK General ready for Acturis-backed commercial push
UK General will set out to win back substantial broker business following the launch of the firm’s commercial offering, supported by Acturis and a new e-trader platform.
Investing in the Profession: Marsh first Manx broker to gain certification
The Isle of Man arm of Marsh has become the first Manx broker to achieve chartered status.
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.