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The County Group launches new headquarters as part of expansion drive
The County Group has launched its new headquarters in Crewe as part of its future expansion plans.
No further job losses planned, JLT promises staff
JLT will not be making further job cuts as a result of its restructure, deputy group CEO Mark Drummond Brady has told Post.
ERS moves to support brokers following Enterprise collapse
ERS is looking to support brokers following the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission’s action on Friday after Enterprise informed them they were insolvent.
Broker: The cross-selling opportunity
It is a commonly expressed view that the general insurance community isn't sufficiently capitalising on existing client relationships to cross-sell further products, and that it lags well behind the major banks and online retailers in this respect.
Enterprise collapse will affect 14,000 motorists
A Zurich-owned Managing General Agent will reimburse outstanding premiums to Irish motorists who have been affected following the collapse of Enterprise Insurance on Friday.
Octopus Group acquisition paves the way for Verastar entry into insurance market
Verastar has acquired the Octopus group of companies in a deal that enables Verastar to enter the UK insurance broking and digital marketing sectors.
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on how the times they are a changin'
It is in turbulent times that trade bodies can prove must helpful.
FCA report on widespread selling among ARs 'no surprise' to broker networks
Today’s Financial Conduct Authority report on the “serious and widespread” issues on the oversight of appointed representatives has come as no surprise to broker networks.
FCA identifies ‘serious and widespread’ mis-selling among ARs
The Financial Conduct Authority has identified “serious and widespread” issues on the oversight of appointed representatives.
Former Marsh UK and Asia-Pacific CEO appointed to North American business
Former Marsh UK CEO Martin South has been appointed president of the company’s US and Canada division.
Former broker Craig Tracey to become co-chair of APPG for Insurance and Financial Services
Former insurance broker Craig Tracey is to take over as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services.
Evolution's Paul Upton on making human intervention as smart as possible
Paul Upton, CEO of Evolution Underwriting, asks if man and machine can ever work in perfect harmony
Insurers begin lobbying ministers following cabinet reshuffle
Insurers and brokers have already begun lobbying the new cabinet following prime minister Theresa May’s reshuffle last week.
Webinar: Chubb, Hiscox, Paragon and IDT911 discuss challenges of cyber crime
Now that cyber-attacks are becoming a regular occurrence, the insurance industry is now honing in on a lucrative market.
Ex-Biba accountant stole £24,000 from trade body
An ex-accountant for the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is facing jail for stealing £24,000 from his employer.
Willis Towers Watson hires senior Zurich boss
Willis Towers Watson has recruited Gary Williams from Zurich to strengthen its consulting business.
BIA 2016: Communication – customer care, brand management and CSR
Customer Care; Brand Management; Business Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year
BIA 2016: Major loss; claims initiative – insurer and outsourced; risk consultancy and in-house risk management
Major Loss; Claims Initiative of the Year – Insurer; Claims Initiative of the Year – Outsourced Partner; Risk Management Award – In-House & Insurable Risk Managers; Risk Consultancy
BIA 2016: Gallery - The entertainment
Guests at the British Insurance Awards 2016 were entertained by compere comedian Adam Hills, Roland Gift of the Fine Young Cannibals and Billy Ocean
BIA 2016: Gallery - The awards
Catch up with the celebrations in the Royal Albeert Hall as the British Insurance Awards 2016 were announced
BIA 2016: Gallery - Drinks reception and dinner
Guests start the evening as they mean to carry on - with a drink - and settle down to some dinner
BIA 2016: Gallery - Arrivals
The great and the good arrive at the Royal Albert Hall ready for the British Insurance Awards 2016
Building Block car hire excess product available to Right to Health customers
Right to Health is to offer its customers a car hire excess product from Building Block Insurance.