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Amlin targets acquisition to grow UK book
Amlin's desire to grow its UK commercial book organically has been scuppered by soft market conditio...
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Markerstudy unveils new acquisition
Markerstudy has purchased Birmingham based intermediary Group Optima (which includes Cabs 2000 and Cassidy Insurance Services). It following its deal for Brimingham-based Insurance Factory, and is its sixth successive acquisition to date.
Marsh signals SME intent with RSA hire
Marsh today announced that it had appointed Chris Wallace as head of its commercial client practice in the UK, aimed at growing its share of the UK's SME market.
Add-on to Policyfast's fleet insurance product
Following the launch of its fleet insurance product, Policyfast, the web-based wholesaling intermediary has now added the option of RAC breakdown cover to it’s produced quotations.
Navigators and General launches new Commercial Marine Combined insurance product
Navigators and General (N&G), providers of commercial marine insurance, has launched a commercial marine combined insurance product, which will offer a tailored 'one-stop solution' for the specialist £2.8 billion UK marine trade industry.
Towergate settlement could cost Beckett £1m
Towergate Partnership has said today it has accepted a substantial settlement from Bob Beckett and his co-defendants to resolve the dispute over the breaching of restrictive covenants by Mr Beckett and former Towergate employees who joined him at…
AMG opens new office
AMG has recently opened a new state-of-the-art regional office just outside Cannock to accommodate its expansion in the midlands.
Angel Underwriting in strategic alliance with Catlin UK
Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O) specialist, Angel Underwriting has announced that it will be providing D&O and professional indemnity (PI) liability cover through Catlin Insurance Company (UK).
Arista adds Trades and Professionals to portfolio
Commercial lines underwriting organisation Arista has launched a policy to cover tradesmen and professionals, designed for businesses that generally do not have premises, typically home-based tradesmen or professionals.
Groupama promotes two for regions push
Groupama Insurances has created two new regional business development manager positions to focus on the growing number of relationships with provincial intermediaries operating nationwide.
THB hires four from Heath
Thompson Heath and Bond has hired a new wholesale team from Heath Lambert. The team includes Graham Lawrenson, Andy Wigg, Barry Jones and Jim Quinton.
Arista launches home-based tradesmen cover
Arista launched a policy to cover tradesmen and professionals, designed for businesses that generally do not have premises, typically home-based tradesmen or professionals.
Policyfast adds breakdown cover
Policyfast, the web based wholesaling intermediary has added the option of RAC breakdown cover to its quotations.
Moneysupermarket float plans announced
Moneysupermarket.com has officially annonced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
Brit hands brokers £50m authority for share buyback
Brit Insurance has granted its bankers the right to purchase up to £50m worth of shares over the summer, while the insurer is in its closed period. Citigroup Global Market U.K. Equity and Numis Securities will buy up ordinary shares of Brit Insurance…
CSC signs Swiss Re contract until 2014
Computer Sciences Corporation has signed a seven-year contract extension with Swiss Re for business process outsourcing services to support workers’ compensation for Swiss Re’s Commercial Insurance.
Ace Europe gets FSA approval to set up new company
Ace Europe has gained Financial Services Authority approval for the establishment of a new London based life insurance company, Ace Europe Life. Conducting business under the brand name Ace Life, it will operate in conjunction with the existing network…
OFT gives merger the greenlight
The Office of Fair Trading has given the greenlight for the merger of software firms Sirius and SSP to go ahead.
MPs call for personal finance option on school curriculum
More than 80 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion calling on the government to encourage all schools ...
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Rutter takes over Lockton SME push
Lockton International has revealed that Keith Rutter will be tasked with building insurer relationsh...
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