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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.
Capital Z raises Jelf stake closer to 30% threshold
Capital Z has moved closer to the threshold which would require it to make an offer for the entire shareholding of boker Jelf it was revealed this morning.
Post webinar: smart-phones, real-time rating and cloud computing
Join Jim Sadler, director of application development and maintenance at Aviva, Patrick Molineux, head of market development and marketing at CSC and Post group editor in chief Ant Gould for this special Post webinar focused on the next generation of…
Alec Finch names new Halifax boss
Alec Finch & Company has appointed Clive Oliver to head up its operations in Halifax. Mr Oliver joined Alec Finch in 2000 where he subsequently became client servicing manager to the Manchester operations.
UK General adds to board with new FD
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director, UK General Insurance, with immediate effect.
Cooper Gay revenue grows 29%
Cooper Gay has reported its annual results for the financial year ending 31 December 2009.
BMS poaches Guy Carpenter ILW specialist
BMS has appointed Stefano Nicolini, as senior vice president concentrating on industry loss warranty (ILW) business.
New English fire safety rules put employee capabilities in spotlight
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.
Coversure and Lorega launch commercial claims service
Coversure and Lorega are to launch Coversure Commercial Concierge, a new commercial claims service for Coversure clients.
Former Willis director joins RFIB
A former executive director from Willis, Karl Haynes, has joined RFIB Group as director of international claims. Mr Haynes was at Willis for more than 25 years, most recently within its marine division with responsibility for the international, trade &…
Biba clarifies members' position over limitation of liability
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new publication to provide clarification to brokers on the issue of limitation of liability when advising clients.
Defaqto names new COO
Defaqto has named former Balfour Beatty corporate development boss Zahid Bilgrami as it is new chief operating officer.
HSBC duo joins Lonmar Global Risks
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.
Jubilee raids Oval for A&H Underwriter
Jubilee has appointed Steve Green as Accident & Health underwriter at Jubilee Syndicate 5820.
RMS appoints ex-Aon Benfield exec as VP of client development
Modeling firm RMS has appointed Aon Benfield executive director Christer Pehrson as vice president of client development
Aon Benfield: Reinsurers see capital recovery
Global reinsurance capital recovered to $396bn at year end and nearing the record levels set in 2007, according to Aon Benfield’s latest research report.