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Healthy Pets CEO launches UK mobility scooter cover
The chief executive of Healthy Pets insurance has launched a niche insurance product for mobility and scooter and related markets.
Former broker joins Moore Stephens as compliance manager
Consultancy firm Moore Stephens has appointed Newton Konie as compliance manager in its insurance industry group.
BoE’s Carney fires insurance execs accountability warning
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned that the watchdog is building rules to hold insurance executives to account in the case of failures.
Allianz prepares to close operations in Milton Keynes and Bristol
A total of 98 roles will be impacted following Allianz’s decision to close its commercial operation in Milton Keynes and its business insurance centre in Bristol.
FCA urges insurers to investigate claims experience following review
Insurers should do more to collect information from a range of sources throughout the claims process in order to better understand consumer experience, according to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Membership satisfaction highest since 2007, claims Broker Network
Broker Network has claimed satisfaction among members is at its highest level in seven years and that contentment among staff is also on the rise.
Axa tops Brokerbility's insurer service poll
Axa received the highest satisfaction score in Brokerbility’s biannual survey of insurer service standards.
BIBA Fever episode five: So long, and thanks for all the jellybeans
One week on from the close of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester and Post reflects on the event in the final episode of Biba Fever 2014.
FCA review highlights satisfaction with household and travel insurance
The findings of the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review on household and travel insurance show 64% of policyholders were satisfied with the service they received.
Adrian Brown offloads £884k of RSA stock ahead of Gallagher move
RSA’s outgoing UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has sold 180 000 RSA shares ahead of his departure to Gallagher.
Brokerslink splits EMEA region
Brokerslink has reorganised its Europe, Middle East and Africa trading area by splitting it into two separate regions - Europe, and Middle East and Africa.
Axa Assistance partners with Footman James in classic car deal
Axa Assistance has unveiled a new breakdown assistance product for classic car owners in partnership with Towergate-owned Footman James.
TT Club promotes Kempkens to claims director role
Transport, freight and logistics insurer the TT Club has promoted regional claims head Robert Kempkens to claims director, replacing the retiring Phil Nichols.
Saga lowers float price range
Saga has narrowed the price at which it will sell shares in an upcoming London Stock Exchange floatation, moving towards the lower end of the range.
Amlin sees UK GWP slide for Q1
Amlin has recorded drooping gross written premiums for its UK market business in the first quarter of 2012, while the insurer notched improved figures at a group level.
66 insurer CEOs commit to Geneva Association Climate Risk Statement
66 chief executives of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers have confirmed their commitment to The Geneva Association’s Climate Risk Statement.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
RSA ‘absolutely’ committed to UK motor despite axing 800 brokers
RSA has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK motor market in spite of its decision to sever ties with personal lines brokers where portfolios are dominated by the troubled business class.
Gill to lead Allianz's 'refreshed' Newcastle branch
Allianz Commercial has appointed former northern regional underwriting manager Mike Gill to head up its Newcastle office.
RSA cutting more than a third of personal motor brokers
RSA is to reduce the number of personal motor broker relationships by 35%, axing partnerships primarily led by motor cover.
Marsh appoints Bramall to head national corporate practice
Marsh has appointed David Bramall as head of placement within its national corporate practice.
Cyber fears top SME risk index
Small to medium sized businesses believe they are facing more risk than at any time since the first quarter of 2013, according to Zurich’s SME risk index.
Pool Re recruits Sir Brian Bender as NED
Sir Brian Bender has joined terrorism reinsurer Pool Re as a non-executive director.
Schemes growth targeted by One Broker following latest purchase
One Broker has set its sights bolstering its presence in the schemes arena following the acquisition of Cambridge-based N W Brown Insurance Brokers.