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Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
Opinion: What now for credit hire?
Credit hire will continue to exist, but in the context of tighter controls and a stronger customer focus, says Eddie Longworth.
Eurozone crisis: Continental thrift
Trouble in the Eurozone is causing headaches for governments across the continent, but what impact will it have on the insurance industry? And how can companies prepare?
Brightside recruitment tops 1000 in south west after Asda win
Brightside has recruited 48 people in the south west as a result of the broker's recent partnership with Asda.
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Henderson smells success after winning cheese maker deal
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has won a contract handling cheese maker Wensleydale Creamery's insurance needs.
Towergate confirms London Markets roles at risk
Towergate has confirmed this morning that employees in its London Markets business are subject to a period of consultation, which could result in redundancy.
Aviva backs Pedal Safe cycling insurance
Aviva, Brit and Jubilee have begun jointly underwriting cyclist insurance product Pedal Safe.
FOS receives more than 1000 PPI claims a day
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that it now receives 1500 payment protection insurance complaints every day, taking the overall total beyond 400 000.
'We've stopped the rot', says Oval CEO Blanc ahead of results
Oval Insurance Brokers will report a 6% boost in gross sales and a "headline profitability" of £15m when it publishes its results for the year ending May 2012 later this week.
Cobra directors Zandler and Lincoln resign
Two Cobra directors have resigned from the broker less than a month after shareholders accepted Alto Intermediary's offer to acquire the business.
Barbon chairman Tim Redburn steps down
Tim Redburn has resigned from his role as chairman of property insurance broker Barbon after five years.
LV wins tennis sponsorship deal
LV has agreed a new tennis sponsorship deal with IMG-owned Statoil Masters Tennis.
Oxygen Holdings goes into liquidation
Oxygen Holdings has gone into liquidation 10 months after selling much of its business.
Markel UK recruits broker manager from Chartis
Markel International has appointed Julia Churchill as broker development manager for the southern region.
Lorica makes senior hires as recruitment drive continues apace
Lorica has unveiled a string of appointments this afternoon, including a branch director for its newly opened Leeds operation.
RK Harrison recruits cyber specialist from Marsh
RK Harrison has appointed David Rees as head of cyber practice in its specialist casualty team.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Axa extends commercial property contract with GAB Robins
Axa has today confirmed the renewal of its commercial property loss adjusting contract with GAB Robins, which will continue to manage all claims up to a value of £250 000.
Wholesale expansion underway at Lucas Fettes
Lucas Fettes is aiming to bolster its wholesale division following the acquisition of south coast underwriting agency Cougar Underwriting.
Scottish police roll out campaign against uninsured drivers
Police in Scotland have launched a three-day clamp-down on uninsured and unlicensed drivers, following a survey stating that there are currently around 1.2 million uninsured drivers nationwide.
More of the same in H2, says FXB, as Groupama targets strategic shift
Groupama chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau has dismissed suggestions that the divestment of the firm's UK broking arm is likely to significantly dent the future financial performance of the business.
Jelf partners with the REC
Broker Jelf has become the exclusive insurance partner of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Groupama achieves profitable H1 as tangible divestment begins
Groupama has recorded a 20% rise in profits before tax in H1 2011 to £22.2m.