Commercial
Biba launches new income protection scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has announced the launch of a new income protection scheme. The scheme will offer today’s UK workers, irrespective of age, occupation, or gender, a tax-free cushion of up to £12,000* against the risk of…
Aon underwriting result hit by costs
Aon Corporation recorded a 9% increase in consolidated revenues to $2.6bn for the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period last year. The company said that although its insurance underwriting results were negatively influenced by increased costs…
Cross steps-up at Aon's captive arm
Stephen Cross has been appointed to the position ofchief executive officer of Aon Captive Services Group (ACSG), Aon's captive management and risk finance consulting operations.
MMA joins Lloyds TSB panel
Intermediary-only insurer MMA is to join the household panel of Lloyds TSB Insurance with effect from 1 May.
Highway and Cox shares slide
Shares in Highway Insurance Holdings slipped 4 pence this morning in the wake of the announcement of the termination of take-over talks with Cox.
Cox pulls out of Highway takeover talks
Shares of Highway Insurance Holdings fell by as much as 10% after Cox Insurance Holdings said talks to buy the motor insurer had ended because it wasn't in the "best interests" of Cox's shareholders.
NU switches on electronics solution
Norwich Union has launched a guide to the electronics sector aimed at brokers.
Highway issues Cox statement
The Board of Directors of Highway has issued a statement in which it says it has concluded that a transaction with Cox Insurance Holdings would not be in the best interests of its shareholders. "Asa consequence" it said "discussions with Cox have been…
Towergate earmarks £45m for acquisition programme
Towergate has raised £85 million financing facilities including a £45 million war chest for its acquisition programme from RBS, Lloyds TSB and Barclays.
SMEs have fewer flexible benefits
Employees of small and medium-sized companies are not reaping the benefits of the flexible working d...
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Ambitious broker targets its largest acquisition yet
Scottish broker Giles is eyeing up its largest acquisition yet, following the opening of three new o...
'Wheel deal' does add up
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MMA looks to widen its supply channel
MMA Insurance this week revealed it was in discussions with a company that would help it continue it...
Towergate Underwriting Group confirms acquisition
Towergate Underwriting Group has confirmed that heads of agreement have been agreed for the acquisit...
NIG sets out HHH broker action plan
NIG has announced its plans to keep its Hill House Hammond business within the broker market followi...
Alive and kicking
Garry Fearn, chief executive of MMA Insurance, says the demise of the broker sector has been greatly exaggerated. Indeed the broker-only insurer has just reported record results. Jonathan Swift explains
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Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill Personal has appointed Gareth McChesney as business services manager. He has been w...
Lloyd's underwriter unveils service company success
Lloyd's underwriter Liberty Syndicates has processed £40m in premium income through its new subsidia...
Biba EL investigation leads to police referral
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has struck its first blow against companies taking advant...
Appointment at InsurE-com
Laura Waples has been promoted to marketing manager at InsurE-com. She previously worked for IBM UK ...