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Professional indemnity insurance brokers set to open Leeds office
Prime Risk Solutions has announced plans to open an office in Leeds as part of a bid to expand the business in the north of the country.
Aviva reveals new commercial director
Aviva has confirmed that its UK chief risk officer has been lined up to take over the vacant commercial director role in November.
Jelf looks to Towergate for regional MD
Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Lee Davey to the position of regional managing director for the South West.
FSA bans two brokers for misconduct
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has banned two insurance brokers, Andrew Porter and Alexander Brincat, from working in the financial services industry.
Broker and insurer profitability drops despite business volume growth
According to a new PwC/CBI report, general insurers reported their fastest growth in business volumes since March 2008 in the last quarter - however, the survey found costs have increased and profitability also decreased moderately.
Property Risks sets sights on expansion
Property Risks has set its sights on doubling its size in the next three years through geographical expansion and product development.
North West corporate insurance brokers to open London office
One of the leading independent corporate insurance brokers in the North West have announced plans to open a London office.
Towergate "completes senior team" with appointment
Towergate Insurance has promoted Amanda Walton to the role of strategic projects & development director.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.
Muir ups One Answer Network stake with Optimas share purchase
Paul Muir, managing director of One Answer Network, has purchased the 38.57% holding of Optimas Insurance Group, signalling the latter's exit from the UK insurance market.
UIB appoints international operational director
United Insurance Brokers has appointed an international operational director in a bid to improve coordination across the group’s global offices.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Brett & Randall gains CII plaudit
Brett & Randall has been awarded chartered insurance broker status.
Moody's: Insurers to follow Axa lead on referral fees
Axa UK’s announcement that it will no longer accept referral fees from personal injury lawyers is likely to put pressure on the insurer’s general insurance rivals to follow suit.
Munich Re and Marsh team up for geothermal energy risk
Project developer Exorka, insurance broker Marsh and Munich Re have jointly developed an insurance concept covering the exploration risk of a geothermal energy project in Taufkirchen, near Munich.
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Reich Insurance makes North West acquisition
Manchester broker Reich Insurance has completed the acquisition of Bolton-based D Barnett Insurance Brokers.
Dual names new Manchester boss
Dual Corporate Risks has promoted Martin Joyce to manage the national business unit in Manchester.
UK General strikes capacity deal with Catlin
UK General has signed a capacity deal with leading Catlin.
Post Europe – Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
The Insurance Partnership appoints corporate risk expert to board of directors
The Insurance Partnership has appointed corporate risk expert Chris Brady to its board of directors.
Staddon set for Biba departure
Peter Staddon, head of technical services at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is set to depart at the end of the month, according to Insurance Age.
Lexis Nexis and SSP agree data partnership
Insurance technology firm SSP has selected Lexis Nexis ad its preferred UK data partner.