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IFB to target broker members with ex-Axa manager Danny king
A former strategic relationship manager and key account manager at Axa Insurance, Danny King has been appointed to lead the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s acquisition of customers, including exploring how the IFB’s membership model can be enhanced to enable…
Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Ageas to become sole provider for over-50s intermediary brands
Ageas-owned over-50s specialist intermediaries Rias and Castle Cover are moving from using a panel of insurers for home and motor products to a solus arrangement with sister business Ageas Insurance.
Biba 2013: Talent recognised at broker conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has Giles Insurance Brokers’ Stephanie Butterick as its National Young Broker of the Year.
Towergate interest payments come down and debt maturity extended to 2018
Towergate Insurance has today announced the completion of its refinancing, following the closing of its bond offering.
Tysers sees pre-tax profits climb for 2012
Insurance and reinsurance broker Tysers has reported improved pre-tax profits for 2012, noting currency movement will likely boost 2013 figures.
Post Magazine - 16 May 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Biba 2013: FCA boss promises to take hard line on problem products
Industry players have been warned to “get their houses in order” by Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley, who has vowed to deal with potential problems with financial products before they take root.
Markerstudy eyes up acquisitions and unveils claims management solution
Markerstudy has combined three of its most recent acquisitions into a new integrated FNOL and claims management solution called Synchronicity.
MGAA starts search for first managing director
The Managing General Agents' Association has formally begun its search for the Association’s first full time managing director.
Bluefin Partnership renamed as Bluefin Network
Bluefin’s broker network, previously known as Broker Partnership Services has been renamed as Bluefin Network with immediate effect.
Towergate swoops for North England broking pair
Towergate has acquired Youngs Insurance Brokers and Murray Burns & Co, brokers based in North of England.
Strong market competition dents Ageas total income
Ageas UK has reported a 38% increase in net profit to £19.4m in the first quarter of 2013 (Q1 2012: £14.1m) while the combined operating ratio improved to 99.9% (Q1 2012: 102.3%).
Towergate’s Duggan puts market competitors networks in crosshairs
Duggan won’t ‘rule anything out’ in plans for business’s future
Leader: A tale of two acquisitions
Making an acquisition is never easy. There are due diligence reviews to be done to ensure a potential target business works in terms of overall strategy, and that there are no hidden surprises, while the most successful deals are founded on sound…
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
LV Broker unveils technology platform
LV Broker has launched a new platform for schemes business, which will enable brokers to set up and manage policies within a scheme at the touch of a button.
Interview: Jon Hancock and Dan Wilkinson: Building bridges with brokers
RSA Commercial managing director Jon Hancock and recently appointed mid-market regions director Dan Wilkinson, the former Willis UK Retail chief executive, discuss broker plans for Biba and beyond.
Aviva resurrects General Accident brand for motor market
Aviva is targeting parents seeking to purchase their children's car insurance with its new motor proposition after resurrecting its General Accident brand.
Sheilas’ Wheels Facebook distribution extends to broker platform
Esure has expanded its Sheilas’ Wheels Facebook distribution channel to offer premiums for Sheilas’ Wheels Broker, in order to enable customers to get quotes from a wider panel of insurers.
Lloyd's broker Ropner develops new system with Northdoor
IT solutions provider Northdoor has agreed a partnership deal with independent Lloyd’s broker Ropner Insurance Services, to deliver a new broking system to the insurance market.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com
Marsh appoints Mena business development head
Marsh has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s business development across its Middle East and North Africa region.
In Series: Technology: Leaving your legacy
New technology promises greater insight for insurers and brokers, and a better experience for consumers – but only if used correctly.