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Biba responds to Quinn order
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has issued a response to the Irish financial regulator's confirmation that it has directed Quinn Insurance to cease writing new business in the UK.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.
Green Insurance offers pet cover
The Green Insurance Company is to expand into its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
Quinn Group hits back at Irish regulator for over-reaction
Quinn Insurance group's parent company Quinn Group has criticised the regulator's request for an administrator to be appointed today.
Quinn ordered to stop underwriting in the UK as parent put into administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.
Quinn ordered to stop underwriting in the UK as parent put into administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.
RFIB appoints new operations director
RFIB Group the international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Dominic Hagger as operations director.
Miller hails Katkhuda capture
Broker Miller has recruited Sebastian Katkhuda to work on global programme strategy, placement and servicing for major corporate clients within the UK and Europe.
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Miller has appointed Neil Higgins as a global facultative reinsurance specialist.
Jelf receives Beacon recognition
Insurance broker Jelf has become the latest Beacon South-west accredited company, being recognised as one of the region's top performing businesses.
Kwik Fit names employee of the year
Kwik Fit Financial Services' Maureen Paterson was awarded £10 000 at a lavish ceremony in Edinburgh after landing the company's employee of the year prize.
Higos employee wins Bristol achiever award
Higos Insurance Services employee Caroline Webster has won the Insurance Institute of Bristol achiever award for 2010.
E-Business 2010: A more refined approach
The temptation to be reactive to rapid changes in the ultra-competitive personal lines motor market is immense. Andy Nightingale explains why more discerning tactics are required.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Internet tops financial services buying route
The internet has replaced telephone and branch sales as the most popular route for UK consumers to purchase financial products, according to Jeremy Fawcett, finance category director at Yahoo.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Industry is dragging feet on commercial
SSP director Richard Crocker has accused the insurance industry of dragging its feet on the development of a sophisticated online channel for commercial lines.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
E-Business 2010: Opportunities abound
Talk about e-business in the insurance sector and most people think of personal lines sales and quotations, and perhaps a bit of supplier management. Talk about potential growth and the onus is very much on commercial lines, and the role of the broker.
Postbox: Best practice for owners is to not use consultants
Whether the Financial Services Authority regulation of insurance intermediaries of all shapes and sizes is necessary or appropriate and proportional does not change the fact that it is here to stay.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The sun goes down on Gbiba 1710
Post has unearthed the centuries old diary of Daul Ponaldson, Sun Insurance employee, revealing details of his first Great British Insurance Brokers' Association conference.
Arc teams up with Giles
Arc Legal Assistance has agreed a deal with Giles to provide legal expenses and advisory products to the broker's customer base.
FSCS cuts levy
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has ruled out a multi-million pound interim levy on insurance intermediaries this financial year, in favour of introducing a £61m levy in 2010/2011.
Chubb bolsters broker ties with two hires
Chubb Insurance has created two new London-based roles in order to strengthen ties with its broker partners.
Smith Greenfield MD leaves for HR role
Giles Greenfield has left Smith Greenfield to become a headhunter within the insurance industry.
AJG boss hails underwriting potential after First City buy
OIM Underwriting will distribute its products through SME specialist Circadian as part of Arthur J Gallagher's acquisition of London broker First City.