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Markel launches new UK medical liability product
Markel (UK), the regional arm of Markel International, has announced the launch of a new, unique spe...
Towergate in the Red
Towergate Risk Solutions has expanded its Romford broking capability through the acquisition of Leyton-based Red Insurance.
Aviva exec Snowball pleased with £87 m deal
Aviva has sold the vehicle solutions businesses of RAC plc to VT Group plc for £54.4m in consideration for the net equity of the businesses and an additional £32.6m to settle amounts owing to Aviva group companies. The total cash receivable is £87 m.
Biba Conference breaking news: Trade body in terror cover warning
Following the recent bomb attack in Egypt, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association this morning called on insurers to cover terrorism as a matter of course in insurance policies and warned travellers to check their policies.
Biba Conference breaking news: Taylor to stay on as chair
British Insurance Brokers' Association chairman Max Taylor is to stay on for another year it was revealed this morning.
Finite exodus at Platinum
Unveiling solid 1st quarter results, Bermudian reinsurer Platinum Underwriters revealed a significant decrease in its finite book of business
Broker hails success in attracting bright staff from "drudgery of London life"
Cambridge-based broker La Playa has expanded its corporate team, with Amanda Dewey joining as corporate account handler. Chris Owens PhD also joins as finance and administration manager.
Imarket unveils new product roll out
Imarket has revealed that Software Solutions Partners will begin piloting products on the general insurance industry portal in May, ahead of an aggressive rollout throughout 2006.
Axa and RSA strike £500m deal
Insurers Axa and Royal and Sun Alliance have sealed a major distribution deal which will see them handle together almost £500m worth of new business over the next three years.
Motor insurer enters household market
Highway Insurance today announced the launch of a pilot for its proposed entry into the household insurance market.
IFS online qualification connects with Searchlight
The Institute of Financial Services has teamed up with insurance training specialist Searchlight Sol...
2006: The rise of broker power?
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Brit Insurance gross premium totals
Brit Insurance's gross premiums written to the end of March 2006 totalled £373.9m compared with £366...
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Hiscox enlists help
Hiscox has enlisted the help of a personal security services firm to bolster its home insurance offe...
Commentary - Guidance on dyslexia cases
In the case of Skipper v Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Crossley Heath School Governors...
Investments prop up motor losses
MMA Insurance's third straight year of record profits has revealed the company's surplus is almost e...
Broker sets out scheme plan
Appointed representative network Ten Broking Services is on target to reach 31 members by the end of...
Mancunian pride
Regional Review: Manchester
Broker team boosted
Healthcare cash plan provider Healthsure is planning a push into the intermediary market and is targ...
Mystery shopper carried out in good faith
With reference to the mystery shopper article last week, if that is all the information provided to ...
NU parent expands in China
Aviva, the world’s sixth largest insurer, has received regulatory approval for its joint-venture company, Aviva-COFCO, to open a branch office in the city of Jinan, the capital of Shandong province on China's east coast.