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MMA names new chairman
Intermediary-only insurer MMA has appointed Scott Nelson as its new chairman following the death of Peter Woolterton last year.
Chubb names new UK boss
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has named Maureen Higdon as its new UK/Ireland Manager.
Standard Life to axe 1000 jobs
Standard Life has become the latest UK insurer to announce wholesale job cuts, with plans to reduce ...
GISC statement on CSI
The General Insurance Standards Council has issued an intervention order against Putney-based broker CSI which earlier this week stopped taking on new business as reported in Post Magazine.
Willis boss hails acquisition as "significant step" in expansion plan
Broker Willis has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to complete the purchase of a 50% equity stake in Shanghai Pudong Insurance Brokers, one of the country’s leading intermediaries.
Appointment at Contractsure
Construction insurance specialist Contractsure has employed Lesley Millis as associate director. Ms ...
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Swiss Re predicts broker mergers
Swiss Re has predicted an increase of broker consolidation over the next two years in its latest sig...
Claims company float on track
Plans for claims services company Aquilo to float on the Alternative Investment Market are "on track...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny's heart goes out to Bristol Rovers football player Ryan Williams. His shirt sponsorship was au...
Link Underwriting Agency relocates
Link Underwriting Agency has relocated its management team from Maidstone to new offices in Kings Hi...
Appointment at Allianz Cornhill
Allianz Cornhill has made Steve Williams regional manager for the north-west, working out of its Man...
NIG defends non-payment action
NIG Special Risks is set to defend a legal action brought by one of its clients for the alleged non-...
Howden acquires controlling interest in Holm & Co
Through its parent company, the Hyperion Insurance Group, broker Howden has acquired a controlling 5...
Allianz Cornhill unveils claims academy training scheme
Allianz Cornhill has launched an academy training programme for its 600 claims staff, aimed at excee...
Wessling takes over at Allianz Japan
Joachim Wessling is the new chief executive of Allianz Fire and Marine Insurance Japan, better known as Allianz Japan.
Town & Country wins Motiva contract
Claims services firm Town & Country Assistance has won an outsourcing contract from contract hire specialist Motiva Vehicle Contracts, with a view to reducing the downtime and administration arising from road traffic accidents.
Alan and Thomas snaps up Dorset broker
Alan and Thomas Insurance Brokers have acquired insurance broker Abrey Beatty.
West brought in at Novae
Liability specialist Novae Underwriting has appointed Ian West as underwriting director.
Rate reductions for MMA’s travel policy
MMA Insurance has introduced a number of rate reductions and simplified product literature for Flagship, its single trip travel insurance.
UK broker acquires Scandanavian giant
Through its parent company, the Hyperion Insurance Group, broker Howden has acquired a controlling 56% interest in Holm & Co, a leading Swedish insurance intermediary. Holm & Co will become the group's Swedish broking arm and further consolidates the…
Rubicon launches broker personal lines service
Rubicon has launched a new outsourced service for brokers geared to increase the profitability of their personal lines business and enhance their relationship with these customers.