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CCV wins chartered status
Cullum Capital Ventures has attained the status of chartered broker.
Fraud department combating 'cash for crash' culture following north west arrests
Police chiefs at the City of London's Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department believe they are changing the culture of fraud following a string of arrests in Liverpool and Manchester last week.
Chartis exits "challenging" public sector
Chartis has claimed it is withdrawing from a longstanding arrangement underwriting UK public sector risks on behalf of an AJ Gallagher subsidiary because of a failure to secure "adequate and sustainable terms".
In conversation with Davies: Crawford and Coombes on life with Electra
At the tail end of September 2011, the claims solutions provider Davies refinanced, with the existing management and Electra Partners agreeing a buyout that saw Lloyds Development Capital exit the business.
Barbon names new chief executive
Barbon Insurance Group has appointed Mike Ramsey as chief executive officer.
Amlin brings in QBE man Boreham to strengthen casualty offering
Amlin has appointed former QBE boss Martin Boreham as leading class underwriter at the firm's international casualty operation.
Cobra extends takeover deadline
Cobra has extended the takeover deadline to 7 June as it continues to liaise with Alto Intermediary.
QBE wins Gallagher deal
QBE Europe has been appointed to underwrite public sector business for AJ Gallagher subsidiary RMP from 1 July.
Olympics 2012: Team GB faces £300 000 insurance bill for basketball star
The cost of insuring Luol Deng to play basketball for Great Britain in this summer's Olympics could exceed £300 000.
View from the Top - Insomnia risks
Every survey of 'risks that might keep a CEO awake at night' over the past 12 to 18 months has included 'cyber risk' and will continue to do so.
Dann leaves JLT for Miller
Broker Miller Insurance has hired former JLT sales leader Warren Dann in a bid to further expand its book of large corporate clients.
Willis appoints new CEO for Norway
Willis Group has appointed Nils Arne Fagerli CEO of Willis Norway AS, effective immediately.
Quindell buy boosts telematics credentials
Quindell Portfolio has said its acquisition of software solution provider IT-Freedom will provide much-needed extra capacity for July, when it will emerge from the first mover advantage restrictions granted to its insurance technology charter client…
Insurers and brokers too resistant to change
Resistance to change is the biggest weakness for insurers and brokers, according to a survey by JLT at the 9th annual Global Communications, Technology and Media forum in Salzburg.
Suspected bogus broker arrested
City of London Police have arrested a suspected bogus insurance broker in a raid on a Bradford home.
CII encourages apprenticeships with new guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched a guide for insurers to help them get the most of their apprentice employees.
Mapfre appoints Midlands boss
Adrian Cairns has been appointed regional manager for the Midlands at Mapfre Abraxas.
Italian broker Golinucci launches PI aggregator site
Italian broker Golinucci Assicurazioni has launched an online comparison site for professional indemnity insurance for the Italian market.
Nationwide slams CMCs as PPI wipes £103m from balance sheet
Nationwide has backed calls for tighter regulation of claims management companies after setting aside £103m to meet the cost of payment protection insurance claims.
Two hurricanes predicted to strike US in 2012
Hurricane activity this season is expected to be close to average, with scientists predicting four tropical storms including two hurricanes to strike the US between June and November.
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Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
Insurance broker Jelf was among the most active recruiters this week, launching a four-strong affinities and schemes team and adding two new staff to its recently opened office in London.
Communicating Change: Preparing to be purchased
Groupama UK and its broker subsidiaries were put up for sale in January. How has its management communicated the process to ensure that positive commercial momentum is maintained?
Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's online…