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Guy Carpenter announces new executive appointments
Chris McKeown to lead Guy Carpenter’s North America operations and Andrew Marcell relocating to London to assume global role
News analysis - Aggregators: Motoring on
With motor rates leaping up by 15%, Tom Cooper assesses whether prudent, profitable pricing is finally on the horizon
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Finsure MD steps down ahead of run-off
Royal Bank of Scotland’s Finsure Premium Finance has parted company with managing director Trevor Brittain ahead of its closure next year.
RFIB adds two in "talent" push
Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker RFIB has announced the appointments of Charles Vermont as a broker in its specialty division and Jeannette Smith as associate division director to its North American division.
Capita confirms Sureterm acquisition
Capita Group has bought specialised motor insurance broker, Sureterm Direct.
BGL supports local charity
BGL Group has donated £6000 to homeless shelter Theresa's Day Centre in Peterborough, as part of its commitment to supporting the local community.
View from the top: Staff cutbacks mean that we all pay the price
Recent events with Quinn Insurance have proved once again that choice often comes at a price. Solicitors, as many industries in the UK, are facing tough times. Income is down, claims are up and there is not much light at the end of the tunnel. Hard-hit…
CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster has defended its decision to strengthen its member guidance on conflicts of interest against accusations it may be acting outside its remit as a professional standards body.
Fire safety a burning issue
Marsh is recommending that organisations based in England review their health and safety procedures following the introduction of the Fire Safety (Employees' Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010, which came into force for England on 6 April.
LBG hires HSBC duo
Lonmar Global Risks has revealed David Gray and Simon Henderson will be joining the company from HSBC Insurance Brokers to lead the accident and health division, within the non-marine business.
Broken records
Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance have all topped previously held sales records in March, with KFI selling more than 2000 new car and home insurance policyholders in a single day.
EDB to steer Kia scheme
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Johnson to head affinity
Oxygen has appointed Howden's former divisional director, Steve Johnson, as head of affinity.
Towergate boss hails Glasgow consolidation
The managing director of Towergate's Scottish operation has hailed the consolidation of its five Glasgow businesses under one roof is a marker of its proper arrival in the city's insurance market.
New FD for UK General
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director at UK General Insurance with immediate effect. Mr Laird, who joined the company in September 2009 as head of finance, will join the UK General Insurance board and report to chief operating officer Michael…
Countrywide launch
Broker Network has launched a full membership proposition for Countrywide members, called Countrywide Complete.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
Jelf denies acquisition
Jelf has denied it will be acquired by Capital Z, despite the private equity firm increasing its stake in the broker to 27.8%.
Aviva improves flood map
Aviva is set to unveil a new flood mapping model it claims will enable it to offer "more competitive prices" to household policyholders.
JPM franchise model unveiled
Midlands-based broker Johnston Park McAndrew is set to establish its first franchise offering in Shropshire.
Carole Nash takes £629 000 legal costs hit
Carole Nash's 2009 results were hit by costs arising from a legal dispute with a third party.
Brittain steps down as Finsure ceases writing business
Trevor Brittain has stepped down as managing director of Royal Bank of Scotland's premium finance business Finsure ahead of its closure.
Countrywide offering extended
Broker Network has launched a full membership proposition for Countrywide members called Countrywide Complete.