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Ex-Swinton regional manager moves to Staveley Head
Motor insurance intermediary Staveley Head has appointed Craig Shaw as operations manager.
Buckley appointed MD of Legal & General GI division
Legal & General has revealed that managing director Diane Buckley will lead the firm's general insurance division, following a string of high-profile managerial changes.
Groupama schemes made available to Transactor clients
Transactor Global Solutions clients will be the first to benefit from the new classic vehicle products launched by Groupama Insurances.
Biba warns on increasing payout battles
Two-thirds of brokers have had to fight harder to get claims paid, according to research from the British Insurance Brokers' Association, blaming fraud and the economy.
Acquisitive regional broker bolsters equestrian offering
Middlesex broker Bryan James & Co has followed up on a pledge to continue to dip its toe in acquisitive waters after completing the takeover of a property management firm's insurance division.
European View from the Top: Meeting the challenge
Independent brokers need to address many challenges in a global environment, says Jose Manuel Dias da Fonseca.
Teen 'ghost broker' sentenced to 12 months
A teenager who sold worthless vehicle insurance on Gumtree has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge at City of London Magistrates' Court.
Acturis launches free reporting dashboard for brokers
Insurance technology provider offers software that analyses the causes of business performance problems.
Chinese broker association formed
China's first international insurance brokerage association was established in Beijing on Thursday, China Daily reported.
Investing in the profession: Biba gains CPD accreditation
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has received Continuing Professional Development accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Marchington aims high with new broker
Andrew Marchington's start-up broking venture Highworth Insurance is aiming to achieve £5m to £10m gross written premium within three years, targeting the mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance market.
View from the Top: London looking for leadership
Independent brokers in the capital must adapt to survive the US-led private equity feeding frenzy, says Toby Esser.
Market moves: Twice is nice for JLT as broking sector leads the way
This week belonged to the broking sector, with JLT adding added new staff to its speciality and reinsurance arms. There were also moves in the intermediary space for BGL, Miller and Towergate.
In Series: Outsourcing - Clear the decks
Having underwriters carry out administration tasks wastes time and doesn't make business sense, says Paul Firkins.
Cooper Gay partner Marnix to target Japanese reinsurers
Cooper Gay has signed a deal with Marnix Corporation, the broking unit of Japanese conglomerate Marubeni, to target clients in Japan's treaty reinsurance market.
Wunelli analysis uncovers UK speeding specifics
Analysis carried out by telematics firm Wunelli has uncovered new insight into when, where and in what vehicles people are most likely to exceed the speed limit.
Cooper Gay completes Lightyear deal
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has confirmed that its investment agreement with Lightyear Capital has completed.
Gallagher lines up Barbon as next acquisition target
AJ Gallagher is closing in on a deal to acquire Barbon Insurance Group, Post understands.
In-demand Digital Animal resists buyout offers as insurers form queue
An emerging digital marketing firm claims that it has rejected several buyout proposals from insurers after reporting an "unprecedented rise" in the number of industry players contemplating social media-driven distribution channels.
Costa Concordia one year on: Sea change
A year after the Costa Concordia disaster the insurance market is still picking up the pieces, but what will be the long-term impact?
Browne Jacobson poaches DAC Beachcroft partner Roberts
Defendant personal injury law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed former DAC Beachcroft partner and operations manager Ailsa Roberts as a partner.
RSA unveils commercial crime protection policy
RSA has launched a commercial crime protection policy which provides insurance for businesses against fraud, dishonesty or malicious acts.
Insurers urged to address compliance issues ahead of incoming Act
DAC Beachcroft has warned insurers to prioritise a review of compliance details, after The Law Commission confirmed that the Consumer Insurance Act 2012 will come into effect on 6 April.
Dual eyes improved capital returns following managerial shake-up
Hyperion underwriting arm Dual has unveiled a string of managerial appointments today designed to strengthen the company's risk and governance functions.