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Aon granted trailblazer status for new insurance apprentice standard
Broker Aon has been awarded government Trailblazer standard for insurance apprentices.
Bridge Insurance Brokers launches bespoke programme for mine clearance firms
Bridge Insurance Brokers has launched a division to deliver bespoke insurance programmes to organisations involved in mine removal and post conflict security.
Howden introduces 'world first' mining rescue product
Howden Broking Group has launched a standalone product that mitigates the costs of rescue in the event of a mine collapse.
Pen Underwriting unveiled as Gallagher's collective MGA brand
Arthur J Gallagher has signalled its intent to accelerate underwriting growth opportunities and become "a force to be reckoned with" following the launch of a single brand for its collection of UK managing general agencies.
Towergate East Anglia merger puts 80 jobs at risk
Towergate is to consolidate offices in East Anglia as it considers opening a business hub in Norwich, according to reports.
Wishart says he will ‘always’ retain Cobra role after RRS launch
Cobra Special Risks managing director Paul Wishart has stressed that the launch of a new joint venture will not lure him away from his current employer.
Cobra boss targets 'high-growth' reputational risk market with start-up
Start-up intermediary Reputation Risk Solutions has been launched to take advantage of the “highly underdeveloped” reputational risk sector, amid claims the UK market could be worth £1bn by 2019.
Biba launches MP guide to promote benefits of brokers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has launched a guide for MPs to help constituents with insurance and promote the benefits of using a broker.
Gallagher plots Welsh jobs following first instalment of £1.13m government grant
Arthur J Gallagher has received the first instalment of a £1.13m grant from the Welsh Government to be put towards establishing a centre of excellence in Wales and creating jobs for local people.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 21/28 August
It was a case of keeping it in the family for LV chief executive Mike Rogers as his firm hosted a hospitality box at the first day of the fifth England vs India test match at the Oval last week.
Market Moves - 21/28 August 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Swinton acquires books of business from Welsh broker
Swinton has acquired the commercial and personal lines books of Welsh broker EW Southall Insurance and Estate Agents.
West Midlands broker banned from financial services industry
A former West Midlands insurance broker and mortgage adviser has been banned from working in the financial services industry after a tribunal upheld an initial ruling by the conduct regulator.
Interview: Dane Douetil: Building businesses
Minova Insurance Holdings group chief executive Dane Douetil tells Post his ambitions for the company – including doubling its size in the next five years.
50% premium reductions in Australia, says Marsh
An abundance of capacity in the reinsurance market is helping keep renewal rates soft in Australia according to international broker Marsh.
Towergate hands Footman James keys to marketing director
Towergate has replaced departed Footman James boss Andy Fairchild with the specialist broker’s marketing director David Bond.
James Hallam sells IFA business
James Hallam has sold its independent financial adviser business to focus on future investment and growth in the broking sector.
A-Plan full year profits up 10% amid rising policy numbers
High-street broker A-Plan has attributed growth in policy numbers last year for a 10% increase in profit before tax to £22m for the year ending 28 February 2014.
Motor and home premiums fall almost 7% in past year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has highlighted government and industry initiatives as a contributing factor behind a 6.8% reduction in the cost of motor and homes insurance in the past year.
AA index reports 6.1% motor premium decrease
Latest results from the AA British Insurance Premium Index show a 6.1% decrease in annual comprehensive car insurance premiums to £504.59 for the three months ended 30 June.
Broker Network boss Fairchild says proving value key to membership
New Broker Network chief executive Andy Fairchild has pledged to prove to insurer and broker members the value of being part of the group.
Gauntlet targets 20 appointed representative relationships
Coventry-based accountant Askews is to offer insurance via an appointed representative of broker Gauntlet Risk Management.
Insurance business crucial to future growth at the AA, claims Connor
AA Insurance Services managing director Janet Connor believes her recent appointment serves to highlight the growing emphasis the AA places on insurance.
Post Intelligence Docu-Video: How can the industry tackle application fraud?
While claims fraud continues to grab the most headlines, insurers and brokers are now focusing as much attention on fraud at the point of quote.