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Hiscox launches private client offering
Hiscox has launched a new private client agency, which will operate as a wholly-owned tied agency offering the insurer’s products.
More than 'token gesture' required for mis-selling insurers, claims Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has responded to the latest Financial Services Authority’s funding consultation by calling for insurers to be re-introduced to cross subsidies in more than a token way in the Financial Services Compensation…
Marsh restructures to better serve large corporates
Marsh said today that plans to merge several business units “to further focus on meeting the evolving needs of its largest clients worldwide”.
Claims Awards 2013: Do not miss out, start your entry today
There is just under two weeks to go until the deadline for the 2013 Claims Awards (Friday 1 March), so do not waste any time if you want to be considered for these prestigious accolades.
Crash for cash killers to serve 32-year jail-term as "stark warning"
The legal team appointed by the insurer of a female motorist who became the UK’s first crash for cash fatality is hopeful that the lengthy custodial sentence handed down to those responsible will serve as a “stark warning”.
Willis COO Ghezzi departs in cuts programme
Willis chief operating officer Gioia Ghezzi is to leave the firm as part of plans to cut 200 jobs across the business.
'Fully-valued' RSA on course for 95% COR
A poor claims experience on RSA's Motability book will see the insurer pushing for "significant rate increases" as it renegotiates the three-year contract this year.
Bruce returns to market with RSA role
Cathie Bruce has joined RSA as distribution manager, four months after leaving UK General where she was managing director of commercial insurance for just under a year.
UK General backs Chinese restaurant insurance scheme
UK General has set up a scheme with Sunderland-based broker Newton Lee to provide insurance cover to the Chinese restaurant and takeaway sector.
Bluefin signs software deal with CDL for Leeds hub
Bluefin appointed insurance software provider CDL for its personal lines platform in Leeds.
Willis deputy chairman to step down
Willis Group’s deputy chairman Martin Sullivan will leave the firm in May 2013 to pursue other interests.
Willis deputy chairman Sullivan exits
Willis Group’s deputy chairman and global solutions chief executive Martin Sullivan is to depart the broker in May.
Blog: Has Biba found its valentine in Steve White?
It is now four months since Eric Galbraith announced his intention to leave the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, leading to fevered speculation about his successor.
Capita hires five tech managers in Gloucester
Capita Insurance Services has appointed five technical managers responsible for day-to-day interaction with clients.
Buyout sees Bollington follow Lark in breaking away from Groupama
The Bollington Group has become the third and final Groupama-owned broker to clarify its long-term future after a management buyout agreement was reached.
Editor's comment: A glimmer of romance
So, it’s St Valentine’s Day — the dinner is in the oven, the bubbly is on ice, the flowers are in water and love is in the air... or is it?
Brokers bemoan electronic claims systems as service satisfaction declines
Brokers have blamed an over-reliance on electronic systems for a decline in London market insurers’ claims standards.
Penny Black's insurance week
Being the sociable type, Penny loves London – the nightlife, the landmarks, the Queen and so on.
View from the Top: Where is the love?
Survey peddlers should be off the Valentine’s card list as they predict doom and gloom
Cyber Liability: Dangerous territory
As demonstrated by several Twitter-related defamation cases in 2012, unfiltered user-generated content means social media can be a libel minefield. How is the insurance industry responding to the ever-evolving risk?
Market moves: Three new staff for Giles as recruitment drive continues
Continuing its push for new staff, Giles was again one of the biggest recruiters this week, with the broker welcoming three new faces to its Scottish team. Elsewhere in broking, Arthur J Gallagher, UIB and the Wilson Organisation brought in new starters…
Insurance Census: Age: The generation game
In the second of a three-part series on diversity in the industry, age comes under the spotlight. How are different age groups represented across insurance, and what is being done to entice the next generation of employees into insurance?
Political risk threatens global infrastructure sector
Organisations involved with the infrastructure sector must build political risk assessments and protection mechanisms into their project decision-making to help safeguard future investments, according to Marsh.
Motor Claims 2013: Panellists at loggerheads over credibility of medical evidence
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has questioned whether medical evidence is required in all low level whiplash claims, after expressing disillusionment with the current system.