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Applied Systems plots UK growth
Brokers using Applied Systems software can expect to see growth in the US firm's UK arm in its product offering and staff numbers, according to the company's senior leaders.
SSP tackles £2.8bn application stage fraud with software launch
Software provider SSP has launched a counter fraud solution within a pricing and data platform in a bid to enable insurance companies to clamp down on rising motor fraud at the policy application stage.
IFR promises ‘rapid action’ on broker engagement
The Insurance Fraud Register is targeting increased participation from distributors as a high priority according to Axa’s global head of fraud and IFR project sponsor Richard Davies.
IFB to launch small broker model in October
A new model designed to bring small brokers into the Insurance Fraud Bureau will be launched on 1 October.
Career development: ERS to take on 30 new staff after Welsh government investment
Broker-only motor insurer ERS is undergoing a recruitment process in bid to expand its Swansea office after securing investment from the Welsh government.
Market Moves - 18 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Expertise in Action: E-Trading: Fierce competition
The growing SME market means competition for market share is intensifying but new working practices have changed SME liabilities. How can these be assessed and managed?
Expertise in Action: E-Trading: It’s all about service
As SMEs increasingly rely on technology to manage their businesses, is there a danger of the broker being replaced by e-trading platforms?
Comment: Audit scope: New scope for coverholder audits
New requirements will need to be met after changes to coverholder audits were announced at the Lloyd’s Coverholder Auditors conference. Alec MacMillan, senior auditor at Triton Audit, explains what changes are in store for the sector
Gallagher hires Clear boss Taylor as UK MGA sales director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Simon Taylor as sales director for its UK MGA division, a newly created role to span the 10 MGAs brought together under the Pen Underwriting brand.
Advisen founder Ruggieri to lead CGSC in North America
Cooper, Gay, Swett & Crawford has appointed Advisen founder Thomas Ruggieri as chief executive and president of its North American operations.
UK sharing economy tipped to hit £9bn by 2025 as Biba plans insurance guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will create a guide for sharing companies and brokers by the end of this year in a bid to remove barriers to writing business in the sector.
Swinton Commercial merges Burton and Lichfield sites
Broker Swinton’s Burton and Lichfield commercial sites are merging in order to provide a single customer service platform, whilst remaining local and accessible to the company’s client base.
Be Wiser hopes to ‘shape industry’ as it signs up as a Biba member
Personal lines broker Be Wiser Insurance has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Biba Scotland event to consider sector's future following ‘pivotal’ referendum
The implications of the result of the Scottish referendum for the insurance sector will be dissected in special sessions at the British Insurance Brokers' Association's Scotland Conference.
RG Ford team kept in Chelmsford following Bluefin acquisition
Bluefin has acquired Chelmsford-based broker RG Ford Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
Acturis teams up with Lorica as Open GI migrates out
Lorica Insurance Brokers has appointed Acturis to replace its existing back office administration systems, in a move that will result in branch migrations from the previous Open GI software.
Gaywood takes up AA fraud role
Steve Gaywood has been appointed counter fraud head at AA Technical Solutions.
Green boosts GWP by £2m with twin purchase
Green Insurance Group has completed a double swoop for SME and personal lines Sussex-based brokers T&L Financial and Mayman Financial Services.
One Answer Network hands MD role to Erwin as Muir becomes chairman
Former Westinsure Broker Network managing director Norrie Erwin has taken over the reins at rival operation One Answer Network.
Bluefin hires ex Giles golf specialist as NI head of sport
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Alyn Spratt as head of sport for Northern Ireland.
RSA affinity director promoted to broker director for UK personal lines
RSA has appointed Tim Wright as director of broker for its UK personal lines business with effect from 1 October 2014.
Howden acquires majority share in Polish broker Donoria
Howden Broking Group is eyeing opportunities for collaboration in a number of European territories following the acquisition of a majority share in Polish broker Donoria.
DAS' Weekes promoted to UK broker sales manager
Legal expenses insurer, DAS, has promoted Darren Weekes, its broker sales manager for the southern region to the newly created position of UK broker sales manager.