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Towergate buys JW Group
Towergate Partnership has today announced the first of a series of Scottish broker buys with the acquisition of J W Group Insurance & Risk Management.
Markel UK launches policy for social welfare sector
Markel (UK) the Retail division of Markel International, has launched a comprehensive social welfare insurance product. Developed following three years of research, the new product provides a bespoke one stop shop policy that caters for the social…
Broker completes MBO
Specialist independent insurance broker, Richard Thacker, has been acquired by its management team.
CII overhaul receives greenlight
At today's Special General Meeting, Chartered Insurance Insistute members voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals to modernise the way in which the CII is governed.
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers
IRM in Swedish link up as it plans international push
The Institute of Risk Management has announced its biggest international joint venture to date, in w...
'Best of the best' Brosnan named top call centre agent
Yve Brosnan from Direct Line's contact centre in Bristol has won the Direct Excellence contact centr...
Peart now offering motor insurance for professional sports people
Peart Insurance, the Kendal-based insurance specialist, is now able to quote for motor insurance for professional sports people.
Vehicle data struggle
The insurance industry is struggling to comply with the deadline to update commercial vehicle data o...
Brokers offered major damage mitigation
Brokers are to be offered a new service allowing them to keep policyholders better informed after a ...
DCA confirms PI process to start soon
The long-awaited consultation on the personal injury compensation process is set to finally happen t...
Appointment at Berrymans Lace Mawer
Berrymans Lace Mawer has created seven new partners, bringing the total to 115. Sarah Hill qualified...
Appointment at Aspen Insurance
Aspen Insurance Holdings has announced the appointment of Richard Houghton as chief financial office...
Allianz unveils risk website
Allianz Cornhill is launching an online risk management service for brokers and customers. The free...
NIG hails "three way win"
NIG has launched a new risk management support service designed to help protect small businesses tha...
Appointment at CJ Coleman
CJ Coleman has recruited Glenn Watson from Arthur J Gallagher, where he was a director of North Amer...
Junction motor tie up
Car magazine Auto Trader has joined forces with Junction to launch its own brand insurance service. ...
Gas risks highlighted
Businesses should be aware of the hazards of working with acetylene and the importance of risk manag...
Appointment at NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has appointed Sean McCarthy as life underwriting manager. Previously executive manager of...
Miller exits following sale
Hitachi Consulting has acquired Impact Plus, the specialist financial services consultancy firm. "J...
Online broker forum
British Insurance Brokers' Association regulation compliance manager Steve White will be on the pane...
Hiscox online aggregator
Hiscox has launched a new online tool to help consumers "go beyond" price, and compare exactly what ...
Looking back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance ne...
Primary hits back at RSA underwriting criticism
Primary General and Rural have hit back at Royal and Sun Alliance's criticism of the underwriting di...