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Cooper Gay and NMB deal finalised
Cooper Gay Swett and Crawford has finalised its acquisition of Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broking group Newman Martin and Buchan following Financial Conduct Authority approval of the deal.
Charles Taylor appoints MD for North America
Charles Taylor Adjusting has promoted Bob Moore to the new position of managing director, North America.
Ambant eyes MGAs following launch of underwriting arm
Insurance market services company Ambant has launched Ambant Underwriting Services in a move to target underwriting teams setting up managing general agents.
Bluefin unveils new sport director
Bluefin Insurance has appointed David Miller as director of Bluefin Sport for Scotland.
Night curfews won’t work, warns Insure the Box
Banning young people from night-time driving would not help reduce premiums or improve driving behaviour, according to a report by Insure the Box.
PZU bids for state-owned Croatian insurer
Polish insurer PZU has made a bid for Croatian insurer Croatia Osiguranje, according to local media reports.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Staddon named MD of the MGAA
Peter Staddon has been appointed as the first managing director of the Managing General Agents' Association.
Ambant launches MGA support firm
Ambant, the Lloyd’s of London and international insurance market services company has launched MGA service provider Ambant Underwriting Services.
China and Asean countries agree to $1trn of trade investment by 2020
China and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) agreed at this week's Asean conference to upgrade two-way trade to $1trn by 2020.
Huge powerful typhoon heading towards India
A potentially destructive storm called Phailin is heading towards India this weekend.
Cannock making his mark at Markel
Less than 12 months after joining Markel from the Lloyd's market, Matthew Cannock was promoted to managing director, Asia.
Hong Kong Federation of Insurers revamps website
The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers has upgraded its website with increased functionality and enhanced consumer, broker and member sections.
Transport ministers told to consider graduated driver licensing
The Department for Transport has been advised to consider the introduction of graduated driver licensing for young drivers by the Transport Research Laboratory.
Research shows growth in telematics product offerings
The number of car insurance products featuring telematics has increased from two to 14 in the past two years research from Defaqto has found.
ABI unveils rehab insurer panel
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the make up of a new rehabilitation panel to provide a unified voice for insurers.
Zurich shakes up commercial broker team
Zurich has made some changes to its commercial broker leadership team following the retirement of two of its members.
Adventurous over-50s covered by Avanti
Avanti Insurance has increased its coverage to take into account the latest holiday adventure sports being taken up by 50 to 90 year olds.
Video: Michael Tripp
Former Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has joined accountancy firm Mazars as a general insurance partner.
Mutual chief calls for Treasury support for Share Bill and better PRA engagement
The Government has been urged to get behind the Mutual Redeemable Share Bill that was introduced by Lord Naseby in July.
Consumer Insurance Act has no effect on the industry
The Consumer Insurance Act has failed to drive change in the insurance industry, Mike Cranning, director of Create Solutions has claimed.
McLarens' Smart targeting emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Former Mapfre travel claims boss Smith heads for Avanti
Avanti Insurance has appointed Mapfre’s former head of travel claims Julie Smith to the role of business development director.
RFIB opens office in South Africa
RFIB Group has opened a representative office in Durban, South Africa.