Commercial
Airmic exec to head new spin-off company
The Association of Insurance and Risk Managers this week began the quest to find a new executive dir...
Former Zurich ops boss joins THB
Specialist insurance broker THB Group plc has appointed Zurich’s former UK strategic planning director as its new director of group operations.
Colemont continues Estonian expansion
Colemont Global has acquired one of the top four insurance brokers in Estonia, BKM Kindlustusmaakler, from the country’s largest bank, Hansabank.
R3 Group recruits head of business development
R3 Group has appointed Jason Lawrence as Head of Business Development.
Brit joins G6 reformers
Brit Insurance has joined the group of Lloyd’s managing agents working together to modernise the market, known as G6.
Culver and NU in SME tie-up
Culver Insurance Brokers Limited has announced that, for the three year period from 1 January 2007, Norwich Union will be its principal underwriter for non motor corporate insurance policies with an annual premium value of up to £7,500.
Insurer unveils new European CEO after departure
Guardian Holdings, the Caribbean-based financial services group, today announced with immediate effect the appointment of Steve Tidd as chief executive officer of the holding company for its European businesses which include Link Insurance, Zenith…
Towergate buys Sutton Transmar
The Towergate Partnership has announced the acquisition of Sutton Transmar, a specialist in haulage, removal and storage, freight forwarding and marine cargo risks.
Brit declares contract certainty targets surpassed
Brit Insurance the UK-domiciled international general insurer and reinsurer has confirmed that, as measured by the Market Reform Group’s strict definition, it achieved 100% contract certainty by December 31, 2006 on its January 1, 2007 outwards non…
Insurance firms earn Investors in People
Two insurance firms have been awarded the Investors in People standard. Loss adjuster AMG and third...
Taxi Fleet Plus rebrands
Taxi Fleet Plus has announced a rebranding under the TFP Schemes corporate identity. Part of the re-...
Appointment at Endurance
Endurance has strengthened its claims proposition with the promotion of Alan Barlow to senior vice-p...
Appointment at Heath Lambert
Mark Woods, formerly of Aon, has joined the transport division of Heath Lambert as account manager w...
Repair sector pondering claims solutions
A cross industry group of representatives involved in the car repair sector has begun a search for n...
Appointment at Brit Insurance
Brit Insurance has appointed Nigel Bennett as chief investment officer and Neil Sharman as head of g...
Esure loses 'mouse on wheels' patent fight with Direct Line
Direct Line has emerged victorious over founder Peter Wood's new company Esure after a two-year pate...
Appointment at Liverpool Victoria
Liverpool Victoria has made several appointments following its acquisition of ABC Insurance. Phil Bu...
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Lloyd's broker launches extended opening hours scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a scheme for the late night entertainment industry to cover extended opening hours, following the Licensing Act 2003.
CCV acquires Fenton
Acquisition vehicle Cullum Capital Vehicles has completed its seventh deal since June. The acquisition of Fenton Insurance Solutions based in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, which controls £6.5m gross written premium gives the group a total gross written premium of…
Winners and Losers
Post's monthly round-up of job cuts and gains
Allianz warns over legal expenses cover
Research has revealed the average compensation award in disability discrimination cases in 2006 was ...
Employee health guide published
Defaqto has published a guide to help SMEs understand the complex area of protecting and promoting e...
Arista shapes Bristol office
Underwriting agency Arista has announced further details of its Bristol office, which opened last mo...