Commercial
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Aon sweetened as Prudential stays
Aon Global has kept the broking rights for UK insurer Prudential, Reinsurance can reveal.
Bright Star wins contract
Corporate risk broker Brightstar Risk Solutions has been appointed to take on scheme development for the Southern half of the UK on behalf of Fleurets.
Lloyd's broker outlines three year plan after reporting static 2009 profit
However, THB group CEO Frank Murphy proud of result which saw increase in fees and commission.
Directors' & Officers' - economic impact: Bitten by the risks?
The credit crunch threatens to bring a rise in directors' and officers' claims. Jane Bernstein investigates whether this threat is becoming a reality and how this is affecting sales of the product.
Pittman leaves Merlin for "adjusting" role
Davies' new head of claims operations Jim Pittman says he is looking forward to returning to "conventional" loss adjusting after joining from rival firm Merlin Professional Claims Services.
Biba meets with Conservative candidates to raise influence
The British Insurance Brokers' Association's senior management team was due to meet four prospective Conservative parliamentary candidates this week.
Towergate swoops for Henderson broker boss
Henderson Insurance Brokers' former group broking director is to join Towergate Risk Solutions' Leeds operation in March.
Auger takes pain from drains
Drainage company Auger has launched a new 10-year warranty scheme in conjunction with Liberty Insurance.
FSA finds leaky flood cover
The Financial Services Authority has warned that general insurers may not be treating customers fairly when communicating policy terms on flood cover.
Lit Comp gears up for expansion after sale
After-the-event insurance provider Lit Comp has been taken over, following a successful £5.48m bid by investment company Maven Capital Partners.
QBE to moderate 2010 growth plan
The managing director of QBE's property division has admittted it will "cut back its ambitions" for immediate growth as a result of the benign rating environment but that the end game is still to have a 10% market share by 2015.
Ignition looks to double clients
Ignition has outlined plans to double its number of broker clients in 2010 to stop the company operating at a loss.
HBA moves into recycling
Lloyd's of London broker HBA Insurance has made a move into the recycling industry, following the launch of Recyclesure.
FSA warns brokers of "intrusive" supervision
The Financial Services Authority has made the handling of client money its "number one" target in its supervision of insurance brokers in 2010, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Axa strikes personal injury first with CEDR
Axa Insurance has become the first insurer to sign up to the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution's personal injury service.
DAS to cut temporary staff after £10m loss
DAS has agreed a new call centre technology deal which could save the company almost £3.5m over the next two years — just weeks after revealing £10m losses for 2009.
Post Video Interview: Brokers impress Scott on professionalism
Brokers have a key role in helping to rebuild trust and confidence in the property and casualty market, according to the chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurer to branch out
International medical insurer ALC Health has revealed plans to open additional offices in the Far East and Eastern Europe over the next 12 to 18 months, after appointing a new head for Europe.
Aviva scraps director roles as two leave
Aviva has decided to scrap the roles of commercial and personal lines directors as part of a restructure of the business.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.