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FSCS names interim chief executive
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has announced that Ron Devlin, OBE, has agreed to act as interim chief executive following the departure of the current chief executive, Suzanne McCarthy, at the end of May.
Motor giant replaces Misys with InsurE-com
InsurE-com has been contracted by Arnold Clark Insurance Services to implement its insur-E.tamCentral and insur-E.quote software as a replacement to Misys.
Heath Lambert to provide travel insurance for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Broker Heath Lambert today announced that its affinity partnerships team has developed a travel insurance product for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers.
Esure outlines further expansion plans
Esure has formerly opened its new Manchester office, which it will share with sister company First A...
Aon boss joins search firm
Specialist insurance and reinsurance executive search firm EJS has hired Brian Stewart-Brown, former...
Solicitors set to hire 100
Cardiff-based solicitor Hugh James has announced it will be hiring a total of 100 new solicitors, le...
Time to test yourself
A selection of questions from various past-CII qualification papers. Whether you are studying for Chartered Insurance Institute exams or just want to test yourself, see how you do
Biba calls for young blood
Outgoing British Insurance Brokers’ Association chairman Hamish Ritchie made a plea to members and delegates at the conference today, to bring young blood into the association.
Cornhill confirms Hanks appointment
Allianz Cornhill today confirmed the appointment of Lloyd Hanks as broker sales manager, as predicted by Post Magazine (PM 20 May, p1).
Galbraith calls for broking market to shake off low profile
British Insurance Broker’s Association chief executive, Eric Galbraith, has declared the need to recruit "weapons grade talent" if the broking sector is to shake off its low profile with the public and enhance its reputation in the insurance industry.
Marsh appoints new deputy chief executive for retail business
Broker Marsh has appointed Chris Lay as deputy chief executive of its UK retail business.
Giles Insurance continues acquisition-led growth
Independent commercial broker Giles Insurance has bought broker MacFarlane Bruce – its 22nd acquisition in 10 years.
Health insurance uptake remains steady, says ABI
Modest growth in corporate subscriptions meant that total numbers of health insurance policies in 2003 held firm, according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.
Carole Nash appoints CCL for support contract
Carole Nash Insurance Consultants has appointed the CCL Group to support customers when demand is high for the hire motorcycles or cars following an accident.
PCI looks at Sarbanes-Oxley effects
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) has conducted a mini-seminar on the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for its member companies.
Cox sets out to save £40m with major outsourcing deal
Cox today announced that it had entered into a ten year outsourcing agreement with CGI.
Insurers flouting code over notice of renewals says FSB
Insurers are failing small businesses over time given to renew their employers’ liability cover, despite industry guidelines according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Howden launches new division to shake up the medical malpractice market
Lloyd's broker, Howden UK, has announced the creation of a wholesale medical professional indemnity division, which it said, will inject fresh capacity and choice into the medical malpractice market for brokers.
FSA to consult on co-mingling of client money
Sarah Wilson, director high street firms division, Financial Services Authority today confirmed that it is set to consult on the issue of co-mingling of cient and insurer money as exclusively revealed by PM last month (PM, 15 April, p1).
Court of Appeal upholds limited recovery of premiums in TAG Test Cases
Insurers welcomed today’s forceful judgment from the Court of Appeal, which limits the recovery of premiums and other fees charged by The Accident Group and its panel solicitors to claimants in thousands of injury claims.
RPC comments on new asbestos rules
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has urged the insurance industry to see the new asbestos regulations that come in to force on May 21 as an opportunity for business growth, rather than as a potential problem.
FSA raps Universal over Direct Line disclosure
The Financial Services Authority has fined Universal Salvage £90 000 for breaching the Listing Rules and failing to disclose the loss of its Direct Line contract on the day it received the notice of the termnination of the deal. At the time of the loss…
Appointment at The Jelf Group
Sam Ward has joined The Jelf Group as commercial account handler to its Wessex office. Ms Ward was f...
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was delighted to be a guest at the high-powered ABI chairman's dinner this week - the guest li...