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Broker networks called into question after Aviva ends Willis relationship
Willis Networks’ remaining insurer partners have pledged support for the business despite broker concerns that insurers will exit network relationships as part of their pursuit of profitable commercial lines business, after it was confirmed it will sever…
Editor's comment: Let us pray
Last week the Catholic Church took five votes over two days in the conclave to choose Pope Francis I to replace Pope Benedict XVI.
Is Biba’s new chief executive the White man for the job?
Improving the broking sector’s public profile, representing smaller firms and standing up to the incoming financial regulator are among the early challenges facing incoming British Insurance Brokers’ Association chief executive Steve White.
Career File: Chris Giles:Hunt for a new Giles Insurance executive chairman begins...
Giles Insurance executive chairman Chris Giles is to become non-executive directive of Expectrum, the holding company of Giles Insurance and Ink Underwriting.
Transport Select Committee whiplash inquiry offers fresh hope to PI lawyers
Personal injury lawyers are hopeful the Transport Select Committee’s fresh inquiry into whiplash – launched a week after the Ministry of Justice closed its own consultation – will provide their businesses with a lifeline. This comes as a group of law…
Market Moves: Big names Sime and Giles among this week's notable departures
There were high-profile changes within both the insurer and broking arenas this week – with two significant moves involving senior figures at major organisations. At RSA, long-serving employee Chris Sime revealed his decision to walk away from his…
Miller recruits reinsurance specialist
Non-marine retrocession production and placement specialist Kevin Gill has joined Miller.
A&A director steps down after 28 years at intermediary
The A&A Group sales and marketing director Steve McPherson will leave the company this week following a 28 year stint at the firm.
Biba and Marsh to join the flood debate at Efra evidence session
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Marsh have been invited to give evidence at tomorrow’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee meeting on flood insurance provision, after a previous evidence session was adjourned.
Ferma urges Europe to provide legal basis for commission disclosure for all in IMD2
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations is calling on the European Parliament to ensure that all insurance buyers are entitled to a minimum European standard of disclosure in the revised Insurance Mediation Directive II
FSCS broker levy 'war not over'
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has vowed to continue fighting the Financial Services Compensation Scheme's plans to impose an interim levy on insurance brokers.
Towergate shuts Birmingham broking branch
Towergate is to close its Birmingham office, with managing director Brian Kerry made redundant.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Bluefin broker of choice for arts consultancy
Independent broker Bluefin has signed a deal to become the broker of choice of UK arts sector consultancy Arts Quarter.
SRA publishes authorisation guidance in push for ABS streamlining
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is aiming to streamline the process for both alternative business structures and recognised bodies, having published new guidance about applying for authorisation.
Crash for cash family who sent local premiums soaring receive jail time
Seven members of a family who ran a multi-million- pound cash for crash scam that sent the motor premiums of residents who lived in the same village soaring have appeared at court.
Ease of doing business in Asia remains strong, says Aon
Aon has partnered with research firm Roubini Global Economics to capture political risk exposures and is bullish about the risks of doing business in Asia.
North West law firms considering closure in light of reforms
The impact of government reform geared towards driving down the cost of insurance premiums has resulted in a growing number of specialist personal injury law firms in the North West considering closing their businesses.
Xchanging names Brit’s head of group services as Netsett boss
Technology provider Xchanging has recruited a new leader for its global net settlement platform Netsett in the form of Brit’s head of group services.
Lark posts strong 2012 results following Groupama MBO
The Lark Group increased turnover by 10.2%, reaching £23.7m in its first set of financial results following the completion of the management buy-out from Groupama.
Fraudulent claims prove tempting for motorists, says Go Compare
More than 6% of motorists surveyed by Go Compare said they would consider making a fraudulent insurance claim if the opportunity presented itself.
Indian regulator reviews broker regulations
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, India's insurance regulator, has formed a committee to review insurance broker regulations.
AA Insurance boss puzzled by timing of Transport Committee inquiry
AA Insurance director Simon Douglas has raised questions over the timing of a Transport Select Committee inquiry calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Aviva: We are not anti-network
Aviva is confident it will not lose out on any relationships with individual brokers after it breaks ties with Willis Networks, according to the insurer's director of broker distribution, Phil Bayles.