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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...
Events
11 May - Chartered Insurance Institute - Learning and Development Forum, Managing Change in a Regula...
Appointment at Marsh
Marsh has made three appointments to its Maidstone office:Natalie Hughes joins as client adviser fro...
RSA plans for pilot project
Royal and Sun Alliance plans to run through its pilot rehabilitation project at Post Magazine's Reha...
Injury referrals site sets July launch date
A trading platform where personal injury claims are bought and sold is set to launch this summer. F...
Increase in sales for Direct Line
Direct Line has seen a 38% increase in online sales following a redesign of its website and a concen...
Broker team boosted
Healthcare cash plan provider Healthsure is planning a push into the intermediary market and is targ...
Appointment at Coface
Russell Warner is joining Coface as sales director, and will be involved in building a sales team fo...
Appointment at Lloyd's
Lloyd's has made Ian Faragher chief operating officer of its new Chinese onshore reinsurance operati...
Appointment at Misys
Misys has made John Fitzsimons account manager to support brokers in the North region. He previously...
Aon launches benefits service
Aon has launched a general insurance-led corporate benefits service. Aon Select will provide home, m...
What the papers said this week
Daily Mail Direct Line reported that tailgating is the biggest cause of road rage on motorways. Its...
Network to buy agency
Cobra Network plans to purchase an underwriting agency to go with its retail operation, the firm sai...