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Broker sets out scheme plan
Appointed representative network Ten Broking Services is on target to reach 31 members by the end of...
IMD threat may boost UK brokers
UK brokers could be poised for pan-European raids after those countries refusing to break down barri...
Aviva receives approval
Norwich Union parent Aviva received regulatory approval this week for its joint-venture company, Avi...
Appointment at DAS
Mike Timmons has joined DAS as head of underwriting and will be based at the company's head office i...
Appointment at Sterling Insurance Group
John Blundell has become managing director of Sterling Insurance Company and Sterling Life. He also ...
Glassmatix plans for price data
The Glassmatix vehicle repair estimating system plans to incorporate a monthly update to paint price...
Appointment at Intech
Intech has extended its software testing department with the appointment of Sally Hopkins and Norma ...
Appointment at Howden
Howden has appointed Mark Pangborn as deputy chairman. Mr Pangman co-founded Howden in 1994, and spe...
Fraud team to expand to 20
Law firm Beachcroft Wansbroughs is planning to expand its new Manchester-based specialist claims val...
Appointment at FMW
Helen Bloomfield has become account handler at Essex-based insurance broker FMW. She joins from Alla...
Appointment at Colemont Insurance Brokers
Colemont Insurance Brokers has recruited Richard Warbuton as director of the property and casualty d...
Chubb launches into new market
Chubb Insurance Company of Europe has launched an insurance policy aimed at the hedge fund industry,...
SVB gets green light for new holding company Novae
Lloyd's insurer SVB has had its proposed scheme of arrangement to put in place a new holding company...
Hiscox slams 'buy me' ads as TV push begins
Hiscox's attempts to push its brand into the mainstream begin next week in earnest, with the insurer...
Claim Watch launches new software package
Vehicle repair system Claim Watch is launching Version 2.6 of its software package on 2 May - the 12...
Sirius turnover up but profits down
Insurance software specialist Sirius Financial Solutions saw its pre-tax profits fall to £340 229 in...
HBOS chief executive says business has been encouraging
James Crosby, chief executive of Halifax Bank of Scotland told investors this week the environment f...
Appointment at CMGL
CMGL has expanded its team by appointing Grahame Pipe as head of delegated authority management. Mr ...
Appointment at Fortis Insurance
Fortis Insurance has recruited Richard Harris as head of motor claims, where he will be responsible ...
Fall in profits for Tesco Personal Finance
Tesco Personal Finance has blamed competition in the motor market for a slight fall in profits at th...
Appointment at Milliman
Gary Crofts, formerly chief operating officer of life insurance at XL Re in Bermuda, is joining Mill...
Appointment at Liberty
Kevin Ritchie has joined Liberty Syndicates' casualty division as divisional underwriter in charge o...
Appointment at Barlow Lyde and Gilbert
Chris Zavros has joined Barlow Lyde and Gilbert as a partner. Mr Zavros specialises in shipping and ...
Parabis takes over First Assist's operation
Parabis is taking over First Assist's uninsured loss recovery operation based in Halifax as of 1 May...