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Jelf plots commercial acquisitions in mid-market boost
Jelf is looking for acquisition opportunities in the commercial market alongside plans to grow the insurance division's mid-market presence, according to group CEO Alex Alway.
Davies forges claims handling deal with MGA Imperium
Managing general agent Imperium Insurance Management has appointed Davies Group to handle its property and liability claims as well as providing loss adjusting and supply chain services.
Towergate agrees five-year partnership with Allianz worth £770m
Towergate Insurance has extended its underwriting partnership with Allianz for a further five years.
Marintec and Partner Re strike strategic partnership
Italian underwriting agency Marintec has announced a strategic partnership with Partner Re Wholesale, the specialist SME division of global reinsurer Partner Re.
Biba unveils holiday home scheme alongside Intasure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its first ever holiday home scheme in partnership with specialist Arthur J Gallagher subsidiary Intasure.
FCA finds insurers and brokers wanting on premium finance advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has found insurers and brokers do not always provide customers with clear information about payment options for general insurance products.
Jelf Group's H1 revenues jump 11%
Jelf Group's revenues have jumped 11% to £43.7m for the six months ended 31 March 2015 from £39.3m in 2014.
Chase Templeton snaps up SME broker Get Private
Private medical insurance specialist Chase Templeton has boosted its presence in the SME sector with the acquisition of London-based intermediary Get Private.
Bangkok Insurance warns on Thailand premium growth
The CEO of Bangkok Insurance Chai Sophonpanich has warned that general insurance premiums will only expand by 5% this year as opposed to the target of 9%.
Australia's Honan buys MACS in Singapore
Melbourne-based Honan Insurance Group, part of the Worldwide Broker Network, has acquired Singapore-based MACS Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed amount.
Latest insurer data leak reignites calls for tougher CMC regulation
Insurers and claimant lawyers have united in calling for tighter regulation of the claims management industry after the latest data breach involving an insurance company employee selling confidential customer information sparked a police inquiry.
ABI's Evans praises government as one insurers can work with
Association of British Insurers director general Huw Evans has deemed the Conservative government elected today (8 May) as one the insurance industry can work with.
Civil justice issues in danger of being sidelined by EU referendum
An insurance law firm has warned of a "strong possibility" civil justice reforms will take a back seat under the newly elected Conservative government while it focuses on the proposed 2017 European Union referendum.
Trio of broking businesses rebranded by Brokerbility
Brokerbility will rebrand its three trading businesses as Brokerbility Insurance Brokers from 1 June in a bid to support strategic growth plans.
Insurance rates decrease for eighth consecutive quarter, states Marsh report
Global insurance rates decreased during the first quarter of 2015, according to the results of Marsh's latest market quarterly briefing.
Watson hails commercial action plan for improved COR
Ageas UK CEO Andy Watson says the 31.6 percentage point improvement in his firm's commercial combined ratio for the first three months of 2015 was the result of a sustained action plan of which the next phase is to grow the account.
Nepal earthquake to have minimal impact on global reinsurers
A.M Best believes that the recent earthquake in Nepal is not expected to have a major impact on the current reinsurance market, but local and regional players will feel some adverse effects.
Case managers guide to be published alongside rehab code this summer
Proposed changes instigated as part of a revised rehabilitation code will include a separate process for lower-value injuries and the introduction of an accompanying guide for case managers.
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Ageas reports ‘profitable but challenging' Q1 figures
Ageas UK has reported a net profit of £12m for the first three months of 2015 compared to a loss of £4.5m in the same period of 2014.
Ageas COO Barry Smith to retire
Ageas Group chief operating officer Barry Smith is to retire as of 1 October 2015 and will be succeeded by AG Insurance CEO Antonio Cano.
ICA appoints Russell and Troup to its board
The Insurance Council of Australia has appointed David Russell, CEO of RAA Insurance and Helen Troup, managing director, Commonwealth Insurance to its board of directors.
Generali Asia secures option to buy 70% of Malaysia's MPIB
Italian giant Generali has completed the purchase of a 49% stake in Malaysia general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance to enter its tenth Asian market.
Blanc to focus on 'straightforward' growth plan at Aston Scott
Aston Scott executive chairman Peter Blanc plans to make the business "the best insurance broker" he can by targeting a combination of acquisitions and organic growth over the next five years.