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Ex Broker Network team set to challenge Towergate with start-up
A new broker has been set up by former Broker Network employees that will go head to head with Towergate's recently merged Manchester operation.
Kwik Fit fan Smith hails the potential of £215m broker deal
Fortis UK has secured access to the Kwik Fit group's database of motor repair customers as well as the brand for a minimum of 10 years as part of its £215m acquisition of its insurance intermediary arm.
CBG confirms Darcy departure
Manchester-based broker CBG has confirmed the departure of director of insurance operations, Stephen Darcy.
Equity World Cup competition – week five: Take a shot at an Ipad
The 2010 World Cup is almost over, and so to our accumulator competition run in conjunction with Equity Red Star draws to a close.
Keelan Westall set to increase headcount by 20%
The UK commercial property insurance broker Keelan Westall said it "remains bullish about growth", as it announced plans to increase the headcount across its sales function by at least 20 per cent.
RDT develops complaints module
Insurance administration solutions specialist RDT has developed a fully integrated complaints module.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
Former Bluefin MD joins OIM
Chris Ladkin is to join OIM Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher UK. He will head OIM’s new Finpro team, to be formed in combination with the Circadian team which joined OIM following the AJG acquisition of the First City assets.
Policyfast enters Lloyd's
Wholesale broker Policyfast has achieved Lloyd's cover holder status.
Bluefin opens Cardiff branch
Bluefin Insurance Services is opening a new office in Cardiff.
Insurance brokers under threat from huge increase in cost of regulation
The British Association of Insurance Brokers said that the recent invoices received by members from the Financial Services Authority for the 2010-11 fees and levies have highlighted the inequality of the current funding of the Financial Services…
CBG exec director leaves business
Executive director of insurance broking operations at CBG Group Stephen Darcy is understood to have left the company.
CBG wins nano deal
CBG Group has bolstered its drive into the science and technology sector after being appointed by Manchester-based nanomaterials company, Nanoco Group.
CCV buys Bishop Skinner
Cullum Capital Ventures has completed its fifth acquisition of the year, with the purchase of Newcastle based broker, Bishop Skinner.
Aviva revamps technology offering
Aviva has made changes to its commercial combined policies to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.
Fortis confirms acquisition of Kwik Fit insurance business
Kwik Fit Group today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its UK insurance business to Fortis UK in a £215m cash deal.
Penny Black’s insurance week
Remember Big Brother? Penny was taken aback to discover the series is still trundling through its final series and drawing in big enough viewing figures for Go Compare to choose a slot in tomorrow’s eviction night extravaganza as the place to launch its…
Equity World Cup competition – week four: It’s all over for England
Following four unconvincing performances by England’s football team, it was down to old foes Germany to put the national squad out of its misery.
Equity World Cup competition - week four: Broker on the ball
John Hooper of Coversure
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.
Technology - Underwriting: Shifting focus
Insurers are upping the pace at which they investigate underwriting IT options and, over the past six months, there has been a substantial jump in the number of carriers looking to engage software houses with projects in this area, says Edward Murray
Post in print - 1 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis provides a 60-second round-up of the major news headlines from tomorrow's issue of Post.
Post Magazine – 1 July 2010
Subscribers to Post can now read the latest edition online as a digital interactive e-book.
Willis Re promotes Byng
Willis Re has named James Byng Property Resource group leader for its International and Specialty reinsurance business.