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Travelers targets brokers with event cancellation cover expansion
Travelers has expanded its event cancellation cover from the firm’s Lloyd’s syndicate to its insurance company operation in a move which is expected to provide regional brokers with better access to the product.
Questgates completes minor recruitment drive
Growing demand is behind a minor recruitment drive at Questgates. The company has made four new appointments and promoted two.
Bermuda’s Premier Cox signs tax agreement with Turkey
Bermuda has signed a tax information exchange agreement with the government of the Republic of Turkey.
Legal cover firm creates online broker portal
A motor and family legal cover provider has launched a free online portal which allows brokers to browse policies and documents on 50 types of commercial and personal lines cover.
Cyclists urged to support Allianz-backed bike ride
The Prince’s Trust has announced that its Palace to Palace cycle ride will be coming to the West Midlands for the first time.
Bluefin centralisation to cost 23 jobs
Bluefin is proposing to close the finance functions of its Gravesend and West Wickham offices with the loss of 23 jobs.
Coversure opens in Swansea
Coversure has opened its third Welsh franchise, this time in Swansea, with former broker and Admiral worker Jason Lawrence (left in picture) heading up the operation.
Marketform CEO steps down
Marketform director and chief executive Simon Turner has stepped down from his joint role at the specialist Lloyd’s insurer in order to concentrate on the health of his wife.
Ageas reveals policy changes ahead of Olympics
Ageas has outlined new terms in its shopkeeper policy ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games.
Lockton Dubai is granted Lloyd's broker status
Lockton Middle East and North Africa has received Lloyd's broker registration.
Arle completes CSG sale and acquires new partner
Arle Capital Partners has sold Capital Safety Group for an enterprise value of $1.12bn (£72m) in a deal which will see former CSG chief executive Anders Pettersson join Arle as a partner.
Lockton Dubai gains Lloyd’s broker status
Lockton Dubai has received Lloyd’s broker registration.
JLT Specialty prepares for Nottingham office opening
JLT Specialty has confirmed its intention to open a new UK regional office in Nottingham within the coming months.
Willis Re names Cavanagh as CEO
Willis has promoted John Cavanagh, pictured, to CEO of its reinsurance broking arm Willis Re, succeeding Steve Hearn who was appointed chairman and CEO of Willis Global in December.
Romanian protest damage not covered by most policies
The damage from violent street protests in Bucharest on Sunday (January 15) could amount to between €300 000 and €450 000, most of which are not thought to be insured.
AA finds home insurance premiums rising steadily
Home insurance premiums continued a steady upward trend towards the end of 2011, with the average quote for annual buildings, contents and for combined policies rising by 11% over the course of last year.
Dual Ireland appoints Marsh commercial broker
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Motor premiums increase again
According to the AA’s benchmark British Insurance Premium Index the shoparound price for comprehensive motor insurance is now £971.40, a 5.4% increase, from £921.38, over the three months ending 31 December. The annual increase is 15.3%, from £842.69.
APC adds Liberty Mutual to capacity providers
Commercial underwriting agency APC has secured additional capacity from Liberty Mutual Insurance.
My best 11- Phil Bayles, Aviva
Aviva’s Phil Bayles selects his best XI for an insurance start-up. The director of brokers and key partners opts for a team made up almost entirely of broking stars, aided by Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier as a supporting forward.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Penny was delighted to visit the London Boat Show with Zurich on Thursday.
Career development: Bluefin recruits in Glasgow
Broker Bluefin has opened a new office in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, creating nine new jobs.
Career development: Aspen gains chartered status
Aspen Risk Management has been granted chartered status.
Editor's comment: Tempting fate on features
Commissioning editorial copy can be a bit like tempting fate. This week’s broker-focused feature on mergers and acquisitions reflected back over 2011 as its starting point, when first conceived a couple of months ago, with a writer assigned to analyse…