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Allianz wins Endsleigh underwriting deal
Allianz Retail has secured a deal with Endsleigh to underwrite the insurance for its new gadget cover which targets graduates who have recently left student accommodation.
Moyes chooses Momentum for start-up
Terry Moyes, who quit Oval to start his own broker business, has signed up with the Momentum network, run by former Oval boss Howard Pepper.
Express secures KTM’s first cover deal
Express Insurance has clinched the first ever insurance tie-up by Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and will run a subsidised policy underwritten by Groupama for new bikers.
Escape of water claims hit £2m daily
According to Cadogan Keelan Westall a quarter of claims made on flats are for damage caused by escape of water.
Miles Smith expands with two buys
Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith has bought wholesaler motor fleet specialist Parker Norfolk and the UK operations of RL Davison.
Keelan Westall grows business by 45%
Broker Keelan Westall has announced that new business income has risen by more than 45% in the past year, with the number of quotations reaching record breaking levels in the past two months alone.
Marsh first Manx chartered broker
Marsh has become the first Manx insurance broker to achieve chartered insurance broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Willis Group appoints CEO of Global Analytics
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Rowan Douglas as chief executive officer of Global Analytics.
Terry Moyes quits Oval to go it alone
Terry Moyes, managing director of Oval's corporate business, has resigned from the Oval Group to set-up a multi-niche general insurance broker focusing on commercial, aviation and high net worth.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh chief to CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn, has appointed former Marsh boss Artur Niemczewski as CEO.
Darwin Clayton announces new MD
Tunbridge Wells-based schemes broker Darwin Clayton has appointed Simon Henderson as managing director.
JLT Re recruits MD for Asia Pacific expansion
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has appointed Stuart Beatty as managing director, Asia Pacific, JLT Re Fac.
RFIB opens in Saudi Arabia
Lloyd’s broker RFIB has opened its office in Saudi Arabia, after being granted an intermediary license by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency to conduct insurance and reinsurance business earlier this year.
Willis names global analytics CEO
Willis Group Holding has named Rowan Douglas as CEO of its Global Analytics division.
RFIB appoints Anthony Harris to run Saudi Arabian office
Lloyd’s broker RFIB Group has announced that Anthony Harris will be heading up the firm’s newly opened office in Saudi Arabia.
Ace snaps up former Chubb regions boss
Ace has today unveiled former Chubb Insurance UK regions manager Carolyn Hamilton as the firm’s new corporate risks regional development manager.
Hastings Direct creates Premier brand
Hastings Direct has launched premier car and motorbike insurance products with additional features and benefits as standard.
Jelf signals South East expansion with key appointment
Jelf Insurance Brokers has today announced its intention to establish a footprint in the South East following the appointment of Lee Gwilliam as business development executive for the region.
Bancassurance growth outstrips traditional models in Asia
The growth of the Bancassurance model is outstripping that of agents in many parts of Asia according to Joyce Chan.
FSA bans broker for insurance fraud
The Financial Services Authority has fined broker John Folan £195 117 for insurance fraud and banned him from carrying out regulated financial services activity.
Affinity Select launches household service following PI success
Affinity Select Insurance Services is hoping to “fill a gap” in the household market with the launch of a new service designed to connect customers directly with industry experts.
Allianz promotes aviation manager to head of broker development
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Zoe Layden to the role of senior broker development manager for the UK business.
Perkins Slade bolsters board from within
Broker Perkins Slade has announced three new Board appointments from next year. It is promoting Julia Harrop to be client services director, Mark Ford to the role of broking director and Aslam Ismail will become finance and IT director.