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Bluefin opens Cardiff branch
Bluefin Insurance Services is opening a new office in Cardiff.
Insurance brokers under threat from huge increase in cost of regulation
The British Association of Insurance Brokers said that the recent invoices received by members from the Financial Services Authority for the 2010-11 fees and levies have highlighted the inequality of the current funding of the Financial Services…
CBG exec director leaves business
Executive director of insurance broking operations at CBG Group Stephen Darcy is understood to have left the company.
CBG wins nano deal
CBG Group has bolstered its drive into the science and technology sector after being appointed by Manchester-based nanomaterials company, Nanoco Group.
CCV buys Bishop Skinner
Cullum Capital Ventures has completed its fifth acquisition of the year, with the purchase of Newcastle based broker, Bishop Skinner.
Aviva revamps technology offering
Aviva has made changes to its commercial combined policies to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.
Fortis confirms acquisition of Kwik Fit insurance business
Kwik Fit Group today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its UK insurance business to Fortis UK in a £215m cash deal.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Remember Big Brother? Penny was taken aback to discover the series is still trundling through its final series and drawing in big enough viewing figures for Go Compare to choose a slot in tomorrow’s eviction night extravaganza as the place to launch its…
Equity World Cup competition – week four: It’s all over for England
Following four unconvincing performances by England’s football team, it was down to old foes Germany to put the national squad out of its misery.
Equity World Cup competition - week four: Broker on the ball
John Hooper of Coversure
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.
Technology - Underwriting: Shifting focus
Insurers are upping the pace at which they investigate underwriting IT options and, over the past six months, there has been a substantial jump in the number of carriers looking to engage software houses with projects in this area, says Edward Murray
Post in print - 1 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a 60-second round-up of the major news headlines from tomorrow's issue of Post.
Post Magazine – 1 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
Willis Re promotes Byng
Willis Re has named James Byng Property Resource group leader for its International and Specialty reinsurance business.
Career development & CSR news: Barrie & Hibbert supports risk academy at Heriot-Watt
Risk modelling specialist Barrie & Hibbert has announced its support of the Scottish Financial Risk Academy, which it claims is the first of its kind in the UK. It was established by Heriot-Watt University following the award of a £335 000 grant by the…
Technology - E-certificates: Certifiable progress
Jakki May explains that changes to the law regarding e-certificates for motor insurance mean that the industry can now make headway in dispensing with old-style postal delivery, potentially saving millions on printing while also reducing fraud.
Equity World Cup competition - week four: Up for the prize
England are out but our World Cup competition continues, with great prizes up for grabs — including an Ipad.
Interview - Lyndon Wood: Daring to be different
Moorhouse boss Lyndon Wood spent last year in the Dragon's Den. Literally. He talks to Mairi MacDonald about growth plans, admiration for Adrian Colosso and pigeon psychology.
KFI reaps benefit of non-motor book growth
For sale-intermediary Kwik Fit Insurance's move away from its motor heartland helped it increase pre-tax profits by 24% to £10.93m in 2009.
CII and Biba to highlight broker professionalism
The Chartered Insurance Institute and British Insurance Brokers' Association will join forces to demonstrate the "professionalism agenda" of broking to the coalition government.
Money handling warning
UK brokers must tighten up client money procedures according to insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens.
Broker profits to fall
UK insurance brokers are expecting a drop in profitability over the next three months, research by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Confederation of British Industry has shown.
HL wins Diabetes UK tender
Heath Lambert has won a tender to provide personal lines and life insurance products for health charity and patient organisation Diabetes UK.