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Lloyd's hosts Tower Hamlets public speaking competition
Lloyd's hosted the final of the annual Tower Hamlets public speaking competition where Year 10 students gathered to give their views on the topic 'Social networking sites: harmful or empowering?'.
BGL supports local charity
BGL Group has donated £6000 to homeless shelter Theresa's Day Centre in Peterborough, as part of its commitment to supporting the local community.
CII rolls out free new employee starter pack
The Chartered Insurance Institute has introduced free induction packs for companies looking to recruit staff who are new to the insurance sector.
CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster has defended its decision to strengthen its member guidance on conflicts of interest against accusations it may be acting outside its remit as a professional standards body.
Fire safety a burning issue
Marsh is recommending that organisations based in England review their health and safety procedures following the introduction of the Fire Safety (Employees' Capabilities) (England) Regulations 2010, which came into force for England on 6 April.
LBG hires HSBC duo
Lonmar Global Risks has revealed David Gray and Simon Henderson will be joining the company from HSBC Insurance Brokers to lead the accident and health division, within the non-marine business.
Broken records
Kwik Fit Insurance, The Green Insurance Company and Express Insurance have all topped previously held sales records in March, with KFI selling more than 2000 new car and home insurance policyholders in a single day.
EDB to steer Kia scheme
Kia Motors UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking to administer its car insurance scheme.
Johnson to head affinity
Oxygen has appointed Howden's former divisional director, Steve Johnson, as head of affinity.
Towergate boss hails Glasgow consolidation
The managing director of Towergate's Scottish operation has hailed the consolidation of its five Glasgow businesses under one roof is a marker of its proper arrival in the city's insurance market.
Start-up targets IT and media
Aquila Underwriting has launched an underwriting platform offering specialist liability, business interruption and crisis management policies for media content, intellectual property and IT security risks.
Beazley moves to USD
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is to change its reporting currency to US dollars for the 2010 financial year onward.
New FD for UK General
Oliver Laird has been appointed finance director at UK General Insurance with immediate effect. Mr Laird, who joined the company in September 2009 as head of finance, will join the UK General Insurance board and report to chief operating officer Michael…
Countrywide launch
Broker Network has launched a full membership proposition for Countrywide members, called Countrywide Complete.
Cooper Gay on the up
Cooper Gay has reported group revenue growth to £100.5m (2008: £77.9m), an increase of 29%. EBITDA grew 8% to £19.9m (2008: £18.4m).
Swiftcover ops centre to create 350 new jobs
Swiftcover plans to create 350 jobs over the next three years when it opens a new multi-million pound operations centre in Stockton, Teesside.
RSA achieves 90% target for promise
RSA has rolled out its 'broker promise' initiative across its entire middle-market business, following its initial launch last year.
Jelf denies acquisition
Jelf has denied it will be acquired by Capital Z, despite the private equity firm increasing its stake in the broker to 27.8%.
Aviva improves flood map
Aviva is set to unveil a new flood mapping model it claims will enable it to offer "more competitive prices" to household policyholders.
JPM franchise model unveiled
Midlands-based broker Johnston Park McAndrew is set to establish its first franchise offering in Shropshire.
Carole Nash takes £629 000 legal costs hit
Carole Nash's 2009 results were hit by costs arising from a legal dispute with a third party.