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THB has already moved onto its next Lloyd's broker
THB has already moved onto its next Lloyd's broker target after talks to acquire PWS broke down this...
NU Healthcare new range of corporate health and wellness products
Norwich Union (NU) Healthcare has launched Employer Solutions, designed to simplify the vast range of products available to businesses and to provide a complete solution to corporate health and wellbeing needs.
Former Brit CEO set to retire
Brit Insurance has announced that non-executive director, Neil Eckert will be retiring at the company’s next AGM in May this year.
Broker, aggregator link-up using Open GI
Kwik-Fit owned Express Insurance, and Gocompare.com have gone live with Open GI’s new fully hosted E-aggregator solution
Towergate acquires internet-based firm
Towergate has acquired Insurance 4 Car Hire Agents, an internet based insurance agency providing specialist insurance products for the car rental market.
Towergate acquire online insurance agency
Towergate Partnership has acquired Insurance 4 Car Hire Agents (I4CH), an internet-based insurance agency providing specialist insurance products for the car rental market. I4CH will form part of Towergate’s Retail Division headed by Amanda Blanc.
Biba recruits new member
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has joined the organisation as an associate member.
THB's acquisition of PWS fails
THB announced it has terminated discussions with the board of PWS for the acquisition by THB of the Lloyd’s broking business of PWS International and overseas interests of the PWS group.
Product recalls hit new high
The number of product recalls in the UK has hit a new high of 190 in the last year (up from 179 in the previous year) as problems with products sourced from China mounted, according to law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
Underwriting agency boasts most comprehensive list of trades in the market
Ink Underwriting Agencies has launched a new product, Capita Plus specifically created to cover a wide range of trades and professions, including many high risk trades, such as roofing and scaffolding.
Highway launches Choice Home to CDL brokers
Broker-only insurer Highway Insurance has launched a new home insurance product following a successful pilot during which over 6,000 policies were sold. The product will be available via CDL with immediate effect.
Chubb launches warranty-free commercial package product
Chubb Insurance has launched its new MasterPackage commercial policy designed to address the commercial insurance needs of customers in one contract. Chubb has made more than 50 improvements to its existing product.
Oxygen targets employee benefit business with new facility
Oxygen Insurance Managers (Oxygen), the London intermediary’s managing general agency operation, has launched a corporate personal accident and travel insurance facility that plans to target corporate employee benefits business.
Oxygen launches employee benefits business
Oxygen Insurance Managers has launched a corporate personal accident and travel insurance facility that plans to target corporate employee benefits business.
RK Harrison makes senior appointments in new division
Independent broking group R K Harrison has unveiled Mark Playle and Darren Marshall as joint principals of its new construction division.
Kiln extends underwriting reach
R J Kiln & Co (Kiln) have announced the acquisition of International Marine (Underwriting Agency), adding to its international network of marine cargo specialist businesses.
Kiln acquires marine specialist
Kiln has announced the acquisition of International Marine – adding to its international network of marine cargo specialist business.
Insurancebookers enters European market
Insurancebookers has completed the launch of its expansion programme into six further European territories.
Chubb unveils revamped policy
Chubb has announced the launch of its new Master Package commercial policy.
CII appoints two to board as part of public confidence drive
The Chartered Insurance Institute this week announced the appointment of Sian Fisher, head of agency...
IPS recruits trio in Asia push
Specialist insurance and financial services recruitment firm IPS has announced the appointment of tw...
Report finds insurers in relatively good financial health
A new financial services activity report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers suggests the general insurance...
Broker looks to Beijing
Hong Kong-based Lloyd's broker FP Marine Risks has been approved to open a representative office in ...
MMA extends service
MMA Insurance has announced the launch of full-cycle functionality for its master tradesmen and smal...