Commercial
UK debt default second highest in Europe says Atradius
The latest Payment Practices Barometer from trade credit insurer Atradius shows that payment practices in many European industries deteriorated between summer 2006 and winter 2006/2007 with the UK one of the highest scorers in payment default across…
Oxygen acquires Lloyd's broker
Oxygen has acquired Lloyd’s broker Robertson Taylor Insurance Brokers.
Winners and Losers: Post's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
Winners - Emergency insurance provider Homeserve is set to recruit 500 workers at its new Prest...
Insurance industry can reap rewards of raw talent
If the UK insurance industry is to employ and develop new raw talent, it should not just focus on ac...
Willis to road test new fee-based remuneration model
Broking-giant Willis is preparing to test a new fee-based remuneration model on the UK retail market...
Alpha gains FSA approval
Lloyd's members agency Alpha Insurance Analysts has made positive noises in advance of its rubber st...
Appointment at McClarens Young International
McLarens Young International has recruited Howard Laidlaw, as its regional manager for the Latin Ame...
Appointment at THB
THB Group has recruited Colin Jackson as head of its commercial team. Mr Jackson was previously exec...
Appointment at Crawford and Company
Crawford and Company has made two new appointments in its UK technical services group. David Townsen...
Brokers brand insurer investment unfair
Independent brokers have roundly criticised the growth of insurers buying into the profession, sayin...
ICL fined £400,000
The High Court in Glasgow imposed a £400,000 fine on ICL Tech and ICL Plastics on Tuesday, following...
Appointment at Towergate tlc
Towergate tlc has promoted Andy Smallwood as its new managing director. He was formerly sales and ma...
Appointment at LMG
LMG has announced the appointment of four new directors. General manager, Tony Hayward joins the boa...
SSP transacts live policy
IT provider SSP has transacted its first live policy - through its integrated I-market panel current...
No need to say sorry for direct move
So, why should Axa apologise about going direct (Axa triggers broker storm, 2 August, p3)? It has ha...
Appointment at ABC
ABC Insurance has appointed Mick Davis as head of the north of England regional branch office based ...
Hanging on the telephone
Regulation: premium rate numbers
NU puts another 100 into broker offices
Norwich Union says it has no plans to cut back its regional office footprint despite extending its B...
Appointment at Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nobuyuki Akahane as the company's specialist construction divis...
Appointment at Reich
Reich Insurance Brokers has appointed John Capel as client services manager. Mr Capel brings with hi...
LV appoints ex-Ace manager
ABC Insurance, part of the LV Group, has appointed Kevin Hawkins as UK commercial packages manager.
European insurers stand firm despite turbulent first half says Moody's
The European insurance industry continued to enjoy ratings stability and good results in the first half of 2007 despite external influences, according to Moody's Investors Service.
GT and Robson Rhodes call themselves Big Four Alternative
Grant Thornton and RSM Robson Rhodes have announced a new cross-discipline group known as the Financial Services Group, following completion of their merger. The division will replace the old Financial Markets Group (Grant Thornton) and Financial…
THB acquires Cardinus
Broking and risk management group THB has acquired health and safety specialist Cardinus.