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Admiral seeks more than 250 new recruits
Admiral is recruiting for more than 250 jobs across its contact centres, IT department and law firms.
BGL boss Donaldson heralds 'record profits' in 2013/14
BGL Group has chalked up a 6% annual increase in profit before tax to £94m for the year ending 30 June 2014 (previous 12 months: £88m).
NCI proposes ISDX withdrawal to shareholders
NCI Vehicle Rescue is proposing a withdrawal from the ISDX Growth Market in a letter sent to shareholders today (22 January).
Less motor emphasis will help spur China premiums, says Swiss Re
China's target of 5% insurance GDP penetration is achievable despite its ambitious target of doubling per capita premiums.
Man charged for attack on Aviva mobile phone system
A man who carried out an attack on Aviva's mobile phone system has been charged today (21 January) by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Brightside swoops for Hastings CIO Fairhurst
Hastings Insurance Services’ chief information officer James Fairhurst has been appointed to an equivalent role at broker Brightside Group.
Foil condemns MoJ court fees hike
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has criticised a Ministry of Justice proposal to raise court fees in order to subsidise other parts of the court service.
Carole Nash offers bikers cheaper car insurance for road safety nous
Carole Nash is offering to beat motorcyclists' car insurance renewal quotes after research from the broker found bikers' knowledge of road safety is twice as good as car drivers.
Pen looking to expand product offering and branches in 2015
Arthur J Gallagher's Pen Underwriting has outlined plans to grow its product offering and branch network this year.
Axa claims merger results in middle management job cuts
The merger of Axa’s UK claims division into a single operation has been completed at the expense of up to 13 middle management redundancies.
Pearson steps down as OAMPS UK head
OAMPS UK head Howard Pearson stepped down from his role in December 2014 as the integration of the business into Arthur J Gallagher completed, the broker has confirmed.
85 insurers gain Guernsey licence in 2014
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission licensed 85 new international insurers during 2014 - 35% of which were UK-owned.
Pen Underwriting launches commercial offering
Pen Underwriting has launched its first own-branded product; a commercial solution for the mid-market.
Capsicum looks to Guy Carpenter for partner hire
Guy Carpenter Facultative UK property and energy head Malcolm Payton is to join Capsicum Re as a partner and head of its facultative reinsurance division.
Prosight announces deal with British Mountaineering Council
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has agreed a deal to write a specialist travel insurance scheme for members of the British Mountaineering Council.
Emerging Asia's premiums grew 12.7% in 2014, says Swiss Re
General insurance premiums in Asia grew 6.6% when stripping out inflation in 2014 according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re with emerging Asia leading the way.
Ace's Kerr promoted in Australasia reshuffle
Ace's state manager Queensland Stuart Kerr has been promoted to casualty manager for Australia.
Aviva and Zurich pledge £1m funding for mesothelioma research
Insurance companies Aviva and Zurich will donate a combined £1m over two years to the British Lung Foundation’s research programme into the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.
Lloyd's recruits experienced broker for Australia role
Chris Mackinnon, former CEO at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, will join Lloyd's in Australia as general representative.
Mobius Underwriting hires underwriter from Allianz
Adam Thackeray has joined Lloyd's coverholder Mobius Underwriting Australasia.
Towergate sale enters final furlong as Cullum and Homer fall behind frontrunners
Peter Cullum and Andy Homer's hopes of reacquiring Towergate look set to be dashed as the broker seeks to bring an end to a lengthy sale process.
No FSCS compensation levy for GI brokers in 2015/16
General insurance brokers will not have to pay a Financial Services Compensation Scheme levy for costs associated with compensation in the next financial year.
Biba plotting commercial solution for properties excluded by Flood Re
Organisations representing properties excluded from Flood Re remain committed to fighting for the scheme to widen its scope, despite plans by the British Insurance Brokers' Association to provide a commercial solution for excluded parties.
Willis promotes Smaje to Willis GB broking head
Willis has promoted aerospace business CEO Philip Smaje to chief broking officer for Willis GB.