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Shareholder support completes SBJ takeover
SBJ's shareholders have accepted Axa's offer to purchase the broking group with immediate effect. T...
Patience for PI reform runs out at MoJ silence
The government has been accused afresh of dragging its heels on announcing reforms to the personal i...
Broker Network throws down service gauntlet
Broker Network has questioned the customer service capabilities of its rivals after completing its f...
Healthsure eyes 35% growth
Health cash plan provider Healthsure plans to increase the size of its business by 35% following gro...
Appointment at Aon
Aon has announced three key appointments in its commercial insurance operation. Norman Andrews has b...
FM Global in printing deal
FM Global has led the property insurance programme for what is believed to be the world's largest pr...
Orion book sold to CIS
Lancashire broker Orion Direct has had its book of business sold to Collingwood Insurance Services a...
Appointment at Bankstone
Bankstone has appointed Simon Gould as IT manager. Mr Gould will be responsible for all IT systems, ...
Broker Direct unveils SME tool
Broker Direct has launched its latest online commercial product, SME Online Solutions, underwritten ...
JLT set for major regional push
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has set its sights on strengthening its regional construction divisions with ...
Ecclesiastical reports £6.7m underwriting loss
Ecclesiastical’s annual results have revealed a group underwriting loss of £6.7m compared to profits of £27m in 2006.
UK insurer enters Vietnam health sector
Private medical insurer Inter Global has joined forces with insurance group Bao Viet to sell health insurance plans in Vietnam.
NAS appoints technology underwriter
California-based NAS Insurance Services has appointed Sandra Casas as underwriter and facility manager for its technology products.
FSA warns consumers Orion cover may be 'invalid'
The Financial Services Authority has warned consumers that motor insurance bought through Orion Direct and its sister company Peppercom may not be valid.
Post pick of the week
Post reporter Alwynne Gwilt and supplements and online editor Stephanie Denton provide a run down of the major news in this week's issue of Post including: FSA airs concerns over insurers buying brokers; JLT’s plans for a major regional push; An update…
TCF is top risk and regulatory priority, according to research
Treating customers fairly is the biggest regulatory challenge and area of regulatory risk for more than 80% of the UK’s financial services firms, according to new research released today.
Lloyd's targets Poland with new appointment
Lloyd’s has appointed Witold Janusz as its first representative for Poland aid the process of gaining a full establishment licence for Lloyd’s in Poland.
Nationwide announces 15% rise in operating profit
Accident repair company Nationwide has revealed a 15% rise in operating profit in 2007.
Paris Re appoints CEO for the Americas
Edmund Kelly has been appointed chief executiove of Paris Re America Insurance Company.
Motor accidents account for 72% of PI claims, reveals PIAB
Ireland's Personal Injuries Assessment Board has found that 72% of all personal injury claims processed by the board in 2007 arose from motor accidents.
Allianz 'nicks' Harvey Nics
Allianz Engineering has won the contract to provide inspection and insurance services to retail store Harvey Nichols.
Helphire management shuffle
Credit hire group Helphire has appointed Mark Adams as group finance director with effect from 1 April, resulting in a number of other managers changing their roles.
SSP enters Australian market with acquisition
IT systems provider SSP is entering into a binding agreement to acquire Australian insurance systems specialist Koukia from Wesfarmers Insurance Division.
Florida Cat Fund reform clears key senate committee
A bill aiming to reduce the limits available and increase co-reinsurance levels under the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) has been approved by the Florida Senate banking and insurance committee.