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Broker Direct unveils new commercial product
Broker Direct has announced the launch of its latest online commercial product SME Online Solutions underwritten by Zurich Insurance.
Loss adjuster appoints Latin America expert
Loss adjusters McLarens Young International has appointed Andrew Brown as liaison adjuster for Latin America.
Willis target 200 brokers in UK launch
Willis has launched a second broker network offering, Willis N2 aimed at giving community brokers.
Ace launches ecommece solution for internet risks
Ace Europe has launched Dataguard plus, an insurance solution for UK businesses which fully reflects the diversity of risks associated with e-commerce and the internet.
Brokers warned about call scam
A bogus caller has been targeting brokers claiming to represent the Financial Services Authority.
Biba responds to FSA paper
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has responded to the publication of the Financial Services Authority’s discussion paper on transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market by actively encouraging its…
Biba calls on members to enter transparency fray
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the publication of the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA) Discussion Paper on transparency, disclosure and conflicts of interest in the commercial insurance market by actively…
FSA may consult on new commission disclosure rules in 4th quarter
The Financial Services Authority has today published a discussion paper that looks at intermediary commission disclosure and wider issues of transparency in the commercial insurance market as predicted in this week's Post.
Takeover made official
Axa has confirmed that its offer to purchase SBJ Group has been successful following acceptance by over 90% of the shareholders of SBJ.
Agricultural loss adjuster in MBO
Leeds-based Clarion Solicitors has advised the management of agricultural loss adjusters, Agrical in a management buy-out of the firm.
Chubb's new motor policy to include disability and illness cover
Chubb Insurance has launched a new motor policy.
Space premium set to soar
Space claims are estimated to reach $835m for 2007, prompting insurers to re-assess their premium rating and income targets for this year, according to Aon.
FSA returns to commission disclosure
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a discussion paper covering intermediary commission disclosure and wider issues of transparency in the commercial insurance market.
Darwin Rhodes enters Scottish market
Insurance recruitment company Darwin Rhodes has made its first move into Scotland with the acquisition of Glasgow-based recruitment firm Beck Cowan.
The Revival Company heralds acquisition
The Revival Company, the fire and flood restoration specialist, has acquired 80% of Arepa UK, technical disaster recovery experts.
Cardif Pinnacle acquires protection specialist
Cardif Pinnacle has acquired Direct Life & Pension Services, a distributor of term life, critical illness, and other protection insurance products.
CCV buys Sussex broker
Cullum Capital Ventures has announced it has acquired Lewes-based Berkeley Alexander. The Sussex bus...
Colemont gains licence
Colemont Rus Insurance Brokers has been granted a licence from the Ministry of Finance of the Russia...
Appointment at Thatcham
Thatcham has announced Bill Paton, Zurich chief claims officer, has been appointed to chairman. Mr P...
Ascot predicts shock at 29% capacity cut
Ascot has said it expects "eyebrows to be raised" in the market by its decision to slice premium inc...
Appointment at Taylor Patterson
Frank Shaw has joined Preston-based insurance brokers Taylor Patterson as a corporate insurance admi...
Hiscox and Allison team up
Hiscox and broker Allison and Partners have teamed up to launch Inspire, an underwriting agency spec...
Validus and Laird link-up
Management consultancy Validus-IVC, and Laird Assessors have announced a strategic partnership. Lair...
Beazley Gold Cup claim wait
The insurance industry has been left to count heavy costs following the cancellation of the second d...