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RFIB boss reveals plans to buy but not to float
Lloyd's broker RFIB's new chief executive has told Post he expects it to become acquisitive, but stressed that it has no plans to join the list of intermediaries queuing up to float on the London Stock Exchange.
Argent hires ex-Teceris boss
The former head of complex liability at Teceris is set to join Argent Liability Adjusters as a director.
Halliwells fraud savings
Halliwells' fraud unit has claimed up-front investigations and case management have saved its insurance clients up to £13 for every pound spent on fees during 2009.
Aviva loses out in brand survey as Axa tops the list
The highly publicised rebranding of Aviva does not appear to have had the desired impact yet, according to an annual survey that examines 500 of the world's top brands.
Publicity order for Act
Any organisation guilty of an offence under the Corporate Manslaughter Act is potentially liable to a publicity order, requiring it to publicise details of its conviction and sentence from this week.
Construction cover down
UK construction businesses have reduced their overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m, according to Quinn Insurance.
Short-sighted insurers are blasted after ELIB greenlight
The Trades Union Congress has backed proposals to establish an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau, claiming it will stop companies "weaselling" out of employee responsibility.
Drive Assist extends enquiry
An investigation into malpractice at Drive Assist has been extended after the credit hire operator enlisted KPMG to look into the matter.
Industry united in FSA fee opposition
The insurance industry has voiced its concern over the Financial Services Authority's "value for money" after the regulator announced increases to regulatory fees for the next 12 months.
Fraud group slams GMC as surgeon avoids panel
The Health Insurance Counter Fraud Group has accused the General Medical Council of providing a "route map" for doctors who seek to escape investigation for misconduct that potentially costs insurers thousands of pounds.
Sterling picked by L&G
Sterling Insurance has been chosen by Legal & General as a partner for its adviser network.
Esure to stop underwriting Halifax policies
Esure will cease to underwrite Halifax's motor policies after it was bought out by founder Peter Wood from majority stakeholder Lloyds Banking Group in a £185m deal.
Car quote index shows rise
Confused and EMB have launched a quarterly car insurance price index that shows the average cost of the cheapest quote rose by 12.7% in 2009.
Jacobs exits ABI for new role at FSA
Justin Jacobs is leaving the Association of British Insurers to work in a newly created role at the Financial Services Authority.
Giles takes on team
Giles Insurance Brokers has taken on the Brightstar Risk Solutions team, and will establish a new corporate & financial risks division as a result of the move.
MoJ draft rules agreed
The Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury draft rules have been agreed and signed off by the rules committee.
Blackham returns
Chris Blackham has returned to the insurance industry after a two-year break and joined the board of Howden as a non-executive director.
Rugby player at centre of credit hire dispute
A professional rugby player has found himself at the centre of a dispute between credit hire operator Accident Exchange and his insurer.