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Muir ups One Answer Network stake with Optimas share purchase
Paul Muir, managing director of One Answer Network, has purchased the 38.57% holding of Optimas Insurance Group, signalling the latter's exit from the UK insurance market.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Brett & Randall gains CII plaudit
Brett & Randall has been awarded chartered insurance broker status.
Moody's: Insurers to follow Axa lead on referral fees
Axa UK’s announcement that it will no longer accept referral fees from personal injury lawyers is likely to put pressure on the insurer’s general insurance rivals to follow suit.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Reich Insurance makes North West acquisition
Manchester broker Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.
Dual names new Manchester boss
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the national business unit in Manchester.
UK General strikes capacity deal with Catlin
UK General has signed a capacity deal with leading Catlin.
Post Europe – Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
The Insurance Partnership appoints corporate risk expert to board of directors
The Insurance Partnership has appointed corporate risk expert Chris Brady to its board of directors.
Staddon set for Biba departure
Peter Staddon, head of technical services at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to depart at the end of the month, according to Insurance Age.
Lexis Nexis and SSP agree data partnership
Insurance technology firm SSP has selected Lexis Nexis ad its preferred UK data partner.
Lloyds Banking Group exec joins Towergate board
Senior Lloyds Banking group director Truett Tate has joined the board of Towergate as an independent non-executive director.
AMII to step up fight for tax concessions
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries has appointed executive committee member Lindsey Joseph from LEBC Corporate Healthcare Solutions as secretary/membership secretary.
New hires complete regional line-up at Westinsure
Westinsure has opened six regional centres to help members make the most of the deals and service agreements available to them.
Government delivers gender certainty
The government has today announced that domestic law is to be amended to deliver absolute clarity for brokers and insurers on when and how the forthcoming European ban on gender-based premiums takes effect.
Government delivers gender certainty
The government has today announced that domestic law is to be amended to deliver absolute clarity for brokers and insurers on when and how the forthcoming European ban on gender-based premiums takes effect.
Escott returns to London market as Capita MD
The former boss of Brit Insurance's UK business has returned to the London market commercial space with Capita. Brent Escott — who worked for the Lloyd's group between 2002 and 2007, holding the position of managing director of the UK division, before…
Career development: How do you ensure your employees are motivated?
Whether full-time, part-time, or temporary, it is of the upmost importance to do your best as employers to ensure staff are motivated. We all know that a company's people are its greatest asset and this is due in part to the significant say they have in…
Towergate seals first broker deal of 2011
Towergate Insurance has acquired BWA Insurance Services — trading as Beric Webb Associates — for an undisclosed sum, in its first broker deal since 2009.