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Axa sells Bluefin's employee benefits arm
Axa is selling Bluefin's employee benefits consulting business, Bluefin Corporate Consulting, to Capita for £50m.
Signposting service for older drivers given Home Secretary seal of approval
Theresa May has thrown her support behind an Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers Association agreement geared towards ensuring older drivers are able to obtain car insurance.
RK Harrison more than doubles profit in 2011 to £7.7m
RK Harrison Holdings has more than doubled its group profit for the financial year to 30 June 2011 to £7.7m (2010: £3.5m) on turnover of £76.6m (2010: £67.2m).
Cobra locked in takeover talks with Towergate
The Cobra Holdings board has announced this afternoon that discussions are underway with two interested parties which may lead to an offer for the firm's issued share capital.
Iprism records first profit and unveils new Click2Compare brand
Underwriting agency Iprism has moved into profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2011, according to filings at Companies House.
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford promotes Hooper to group commercial role
Wholesale and reinsurance broking group Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has promoted Shaun Hooper, pictured, to the new role of chief commercial officer.
CGSC promotes Hooper to chief commercial officer
Wholesale reinsurance brokerage Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has promoted Shaun Hooper to the new role of chief commercial officer.
Project Noah promises flood reinsurance
Marsh and Guy Carpenter have published provisional details of their flood reinsurance plan known as Project Noah after testing it with insurers.
New telematics motor insurance brand keeps parents updated
Fresh Insurance has launched a telematics young drivers car insurance brand that gives parents real-time updates on where and how their child is driving.
Aon’s McKenna steps down
Aon’s lead director Andrew McKenna has resigned.
Egan set to undertake Towergate CFO role from next week
Recently appointed Towergate chief financial officer Scott Egan will begin work at the broker on April 12 before becoming a member of the firm’s partnership board and executive committee.
Hastings says motor premium rises ending
Hastings boss Edward Fitzmaurice has claimed the massive price hikes in motor insurance premiums are tailing off.
Paton eyes international growth at DAC Beachcroft
Incoming DAC Beachcroft claims solutions group chief executive Bill Paton has vowed to use his "extensive" contacts across the world to grow the law firm's presence in the Asia Pacific and Latin America markets.
Martin Oliver returns to personal lines with new role at Allen & Allen Group
Outgoing Barbon Group CEO Martin Oliver is to return to the personal lines market as UK CEO of the Allen & Allen Group.
Ex-Heath Lambert employee lands Bluefin marketing role
Bluefin has appointed former Heath Lambert and Churchill employee Amy Smith to the role of corporate division marketing manager.
Law Society members encouraged to demand broker commission details
The Law Society is embarking on a change to the way its members are attracted to brokers after stating that being on the society's list of brokers did not necessary make firms 'Law Society approved'.
Barbon CEO Oliver to quit
Barbon chief executive Martin Oliver is to leave the group in six months.
Lockton launches global partnership
Broker Lockton today announced the formation of the Lockton Global partnership.
Charnaud apppointed chairman of Marsh's infrastructure practice
Marsh has named Edwin Charnaud as chairman of its Global Infrastructure Practice.
DAC Beachcroft hands ex-Zurich boss Paton claims chief exec role
DAC Beachcroft has this morning confirmed the appointment of former Zurich Financial Services European claims director Bill Paton as chief executive of the law firm's claims solutions group.
JLT appoints Steve Exwood as Nottingham partner
JLT Specialty has boosted its Nottingham risk practice team with the appointment of new partner - and former Towergate employee - Steve Exwood.
Marsh hires Charnaud for chairman role
Marsh has appointed Edwin Charnaud as chairman of its global infrastructure practice.
MENA insurance market needs less fragmentation
The future of the Middle East and North Africa insurance market remains bright, but local insurance companies must transition from fragmented companies to become national champions, according to a survey.
Handling customer complaints
In an online exclusive, CMS Cameron McKenna partner Alison McHaffie outlines best practice for insurance firms dealing with complaints from customers.