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Lloyd's broker seeks new deals after PE cash boost
Lloyd's broker NCG Professional Risks has targeted a move into UK retail, international reinsurance and international commercial property and casualty after receiving £1.4m of investment from BP Marsh.
PB leadership training
Professional Broking, the management magazine for insurance brokers, has announced the latest round of dates for its leadership training for broker managers course, helping managers develop skills from problem solving to recruiting the right people.
Ink relocation
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
Willis commitment
The Willis commercial network has announced two of its largest members, Berkeley Insurance Group and Beaumonts Insurance Brokers, have committed to remain with WCN in long-term deals.
Eight-fold fee hike slammed
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has urged members to take an active role in an upcoming consultation of Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies to help reduce the burden of fees on intermediaries.
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Ceiops member disputes broker independence
Intermediaries that accept commission should be prevented by law from describing themselves as independent, according to a member of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors.
RSA seeks two after director departures
RSA's commercial broking division is to lose a second key director within a month, when Aaron Devitt leaves the UK business. Mr Devitt, sales director since November 2008, will leave to take over as commercial lines director for RSA's Scandinavian…
Broker network set to close online B2B portal
Broker network Westinsure is poised to close its Broker 2 Broker online trading portal at the end of the month, after claiming it does not meet members' needs.
IIB appoints director
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has expanded its board with the appointment of Bob Pybus as a director.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
Hughes increases IT investment with Open GI
Hughes Insurance said it has expanded its Open GI system as part of a long term deal to support future business growth.
Power Place appoints FD
Power Place has appointed Robert Appleton as finance director.
Start-up claims motor insurance first with Moneysupermarket
A new motor insurer which claims to be the first in the world to charge all its customers solely by the number of miles and the way they drive, is targeting young, newly-qualified motorists and their parents.
Heath Lambert boosts its Leeds corporate and commercial business proposition
Leeds head of office John Dakin has decided to join the recently established Heath Lambert national corporate team to focus on large accounts in Yorkshire and corporate relationships in the surrounding Leeds area.
Data provider forms partnership
Data hub services provider Insurance Initiatives has joined forces with consumer data supplier, Call Credit.
Coversure opens branch
Coversure has opened a branch in Tamworth to be headed up by franchisee Mark Cleaver.
Brokers Berkeley and Beaumonts recommit to Willis commercial network
The Willis commercial network has announced two of its largest members, Berkeley Insurance Group and Beaumonts Insurance Brokers, have committed to remain with WCN in long-term deals.
Towergate expands Scottish team
Towergate Risk Solutions has recruited a further two sales executives as part of its drive for continued organic growth in Scotland.
Paymentshield extends broker deal
Paymentshield has extended its price match facility on their Best Quote buildings and contents Insurance.
Ink moves to accommodate growth
Ink Underwriting Agencies has relocated to new offices at Vantage House in Rayleigh, Essex.
Ferma names new vice presidents
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected DLA Piper chief risk officer Julia Graham and Pirelli Group risk managing director Jorge Luzzi as vice presidents.
Guy Carpenter appoints global chief operating officer
Guy Carpenter has named Liz Flynn as global chief operating officer. Ms Flynn will be based in New York and will report to Peter Zaffino, Guy Carpenter’s president and CEO.
Ferma names new vice presidents
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has elected DLA Piper chief risk officer Julia Graham and Pirelli Group risk managing director Jorge Luzzi as vice presidents.