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Brokerbility signs first Scottish member
Brokerbility has signed up its first Scottish broker with Ayr-based MacKay Corporate joining its ranks.
Capita and XL back Lloyd's-based Shariah-compliant start-up
A Shariah-compliant underwriting agency has been launched in the London market with the financial backing of Capita and the Bank of London & Middle East, and capacity provided by XL.
Bluefin Professions unveils quartet of hires
Bluefin Professions has made four appointments in the form of broking director Bobby Payne, account manager Adam Burton and account brokers Nick Wakefield and Alison Pugsley.
Broking Supplement: Comment - Steve White
Biba's new chief executive Steve White looks forward to the challenges he will face in his new role.
Broking Supplement: A simple plan
Keep the customer satisfied
Broking Supplement: Terms of Business Agreements - On our terms
The ABI and Biba got together at last month's Broker Insurer Forum to agree a standard Terms of Business Arrangements template. Post finds out what impact it will have on the industry.
Broking Supplement: Taking heads - Matters of opinion
The last 12 months have been busy for the broking sector with a new regulatory regime, the continuing financial crisis and the battle against the current Financial Services Compensation Scheme all occupying the minds of intermediaries. Post caught up…
Broking Supplement: Networks - Joined-up thinking
Networks may give a bigger voice to small and medium-sized brokers - but after 20 years is the model still valued by insurers?
Broking Supplement: Relationship Management - One for all...
The challenging economic environment means brokers and insurers need to take a mature and realistic approach if their relationships are to survive.
Bluefin acquires Bonsure Insurance Brokers
Bluefin Insurance Group has today completed the acquisition of Bonsure Insurance Brokers.
DLG boss expects reforms to prompt limited benefit in tough market
Direct Line Group chief executive Paul Geddes has vowed to adopt a conservative outlook on legal reform within the motor market and has suggested financial gains will be enjoyed by consumers as opposed to insurers.
LV’s ABC home launches on Kwik-Fit panel
LV Broker has launched its ABC home product on the Kwik-Fit insurance panel.
Aviva undertakes overhaul of external legal panels
Aviva is inviting law firms to pitch for a place on its global and UK panels as part of an overhaul of the insurer’s external legal advice set-up.
Competitive motor market sees GWP at DLG slide 4.5%
Tough market conditions have been identified as the root cause behind a 4.5% slump in the Direct Line Group’s gross written premium for ongoing operations in the first quarter of 2013.
Dual revamps senior management team
Hyperion Insurance Group’s underwriting arm Dual has made three senior appointments within its UK operation.
Ex-Groupama claims director Wills joins Nationwide accident repair firm
Former claims director at Groupama Insurances, Darren Wills, has been appointed operations director of Nationwide Network Services’ accident management division.
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
Arag hires trio to join before-the-event claims team
Legal expenses insurer Arag has boosted its claims department with the addition of two new claim handlers and a senior claims handler.
UK General to launch niche motor scheme alongside Enterprise
UK General is preparing to launch itself into the non-standard motor arena with a scheme for brokers, in partnership with Gibraltar-based motor and general insurer Enterprise Insurance.
Former IFB and Groupama director Phil Bird returns as a broker with Coversure
Former Groupama Insurances claims and non-motor & SME underwriting director director Phil Bird is to return to the insurance market in June as a broker with Coversure based in Essex.
Ageas joins Hood Group home insurance panel
The Hood Group has added Ageas to its home insurance panel in a deal that will safeguard the insurer’s engagement for the next five years.
L&G chalks up 4% GWP increase amid record gains
Legal and General’s general insurance business achieved gross written premium growth of £86m, up 4% on the first quarter of last year (£83m).
RSA records stunted UK growth in Q1 despite commercial 'progress'
RSA'S UK business posted stagnant growth for the opening three months of the year, with net written premiums recorded at £726m (Q1 2012: £725m).
Towergate CEO Hodges hails new "flexible debt structure" after £396m bond issue
Towergate has announced the pricing of the offering by its subsidiary, Towergate Finance, of floating rate senior secured notes due 2018 in an aggregate principal amount of £396m.