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Direct Group teams up with Autonet on accidental death product
Independent broker Autonet has appointed Direct Group to take over the provision of its accidental death insurance product following its launch earlier this month.
Biba heralds 'transparent' Insurance Bill
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the introduction of the Insurance Bill as a means of increasing “certainty over the rules” on contracts between insurers and businesses.
RK Harrison unit handed chartered status
RK Harrison’s UK retail division has been awarded chartered broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Gable inks £10m Risk Alliance deal
Lichtenstein based non-life insurer Gable has completed a deal to write commercial business on behalf of UK commercial broker Risk Alliance Group.
McCafferty ‘outstanding candidate' for Flood Re role, claims Woolgrove
Interim Flood Re chief executive Tom Woolgrove says newly appointed permanent CEO Brendan McCafferty has a unique set of skills to get the scheme across the line.
Biba calls for level playing field for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is urging the Financial Conduct Authority to act on the findings of its thematic review of price comparison websites by ensuring aggregators meet customer expectations.
Aggregators failing to meet FCA expectations
The Financial Conduct Authority has this morning handed out a damning verdict on the price comparison website sector, finding such sites do not always ensure consumers were given information to make informed decisions.
Brokers warn over impact of renewal transparency plans on direct insurers
ABI sends FCA letter asking it to enforce minimum standards of information
GI firms urged to adopt whistleblowing policies as FCA review is mooted
Issue brought into spotlight following release of CII ‘Speaking Up’ guide
Interview: David Smith: In safe hands
Time will tell whether David Smith’s spell as Zurich’s interim UK general insurance CEO becomes permanent but, at a firm where stability is a watchword, Smith explains how his strategy will ensure the division stays on course for growth
BIA 2014 - Marketing Campaign of the Year: Bartlett & Company
Finalists: Axa UK; Green Flag; LV=; Zurich Insurance
BIA 2014 - Personal Lines Broker of the Year: Hastings Direct
Finalists: Caravan Guard; Halo Insurance Services; TempCover
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – large corporate: Howden Broking Group
Finalists: Aon; KTIB Corporate Risk Solutions; RKH Group
BIA 2014 - Commercial Lines Broker of the Year – SME/mid-corporate: Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Club Insure; Jelf Insurance Brokers; Thomas Carroll Brokers
Career file - Andy Fairchild: Footman James boss named Broker Network CEO
Towergate has appointed Footman James managing director Andy Fairchild as chief executive of its Broker Network division.
Market Moves - 17 July 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market
RSA and Allianz team up with Una on SME package
Independent broker alliance Una has launched an insurance package for SMEs alongside insurers RSA and Allianz.
BIA 2014 - Community Broker of the Year award: Wilby
Finalists: Caravan Guard; South Essex Insurance Brokers
BIA 2014 - Young Achiever of the Year: Keri Ann Egan, Circle Insurance Services
Finalists: Huw Barker, Ageas; Louise Jones, Thomas Carroll Brokers; Lucy McGinn, Marsh
BIA 2014 - Insurance Broker of the Year - Bollington Insurance Brokers
Finalists: Carole Nash; Hastings Direct; Howden; Jelf Group; Wilby
BIA 2014 – Achievement Award: Barry Smith
The Ageas Group chief operating officer is "passionate about what he does"
BIA 2014 – Insurance Broker of the Decade: Thomas Carroll Group
Over the past 10 years, revenue at one broker has more than tripled, headcount has doubled and it has made the ‘Sunday Times Best Company to Work For’ list for nine years running.
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Treasury minister Morgan handed education remit
Nicky Morgan has been handed a new role as secretary of state for education just over three months after being named as replacing Sajid Javid.