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Co-op offers claims service
Co-operative Legal Services is to target small and medium-sized brokers with its first outsourcing product.
Jelf CEO admits it will not lead on e-trading
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway has said the company will be a "fast follower" rather than a "first mover" in the development of an electronic trading proposition in the future.
Brokers targeted in £8m SME new business drive
Following the launch of its large corporate private medical insurance offering last May, National Friendly is set to take on the traditional cash plan market while setting its sights on expansion into long-term care.
Interview - Alex Alway: A real sense of community
Jelf chief executive Alex Alway speaks to Stephanie Denton about market speculation, Quinn, consolidation and why he still has a lot to learn about insurance.
Bodies meet over ash
The British Insurance Brokers' Association, the Association of British Insurers, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Services Authority met on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from claims complaints arising from the volcanic ash disruption.
NIG facing more cutsas RBSI sheds 2000
Broker-only insurer NIG could face a further rationalisation of staff and offices as part of a wider review of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, which will see its parent offshore for the first time.
Marsh opens network arm
The former managing director of Broker Network, Martyn Denney, has joined Marsh to head up a new network division.
Business leaders welcome appointment of PM Cameron
The Forum of Private Business has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the new Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his stated intention to form a coalition government between his party and the Liberal Democrats.
Fortis UK CEO pleased with lot despite £1.8m Q1 net loss
Fortis UK this morning reported non-life and life premiums increased by 18.4 per cent to £234.9m (Q1 2009: £198.4m) in the first quarter of 2010.
LV recruiting for over 160 staff
LV has announced it is recruiting for over 160 jobs in its general insurance business. The jobs currently being recruited for will be based in offices in Bournemouth, Croydon, Basildon, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bristol.
THB director resigns from board
The board of THB has announced the resignation of human resources director Corinne Bennett, as a director of the company with effect from 2 July 2010.
PM Brown announces he will stand down
Gordon Brown has announced that he intends to stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party by the time of the Labour Party Conference in the Autumn.
Octagon enters van insurance market
Octagon Insurance has launched a van policy that will be sold via the price comparison site Go Compare.
BMS expands into Latin America
BMS has appointed former Lockton employee Amador Torrealba as a producer, and announced an exclusive agency with JAO & Partners Corredores de Reaseguros S.A, in Peru.
Heath wins contract with BSS Group
Heath Lambert has won the contract to provide all general insurance cover for industrial and domestic services specialist BSS Group.
Allianz wins RK Harrison tender
Allianz has won a five-year contract with RK Harrison Insurance Services to underwrite its print protect and engineering protect accounts.
IIB relaunches member legal advice line
The Institute of Insurance Brokers has re-launched its 24/7 legal advice line for members.
Industry puzzled by EC Block Exemption changes
A seminar held at law firm Clyde and Co found that many insurers and brokers are unclear about what constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, following the recent changes to the EC’s Insurance Block Exemption Regulation, according to attendees at a seminar…
Powell quits Oval
Former Powell Insurance Brokers chief executive Eliot Powell has left his role as Oval’s Liverpool boss after selling his business to the intermediary in 2008.
Biba awaits "challenges and opportunities" of hung parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association said it will "be watching carefully" over the next few days to see which government is formed and details of the policies and individual appointments relevant to members and the wider industry.
Industry puzzled by EC Block Exemption changes
A seminar held at law firm Clyde and Co found that many insurers and brokers are unclear about what constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, following the recent changes to the EC’s Insurance Block Exemption Regulation, according to attendees at a seminar…
Post Magazine - 06 May 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interative e-book.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.