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LAS opens Bristol office in twin hub drive
LAS Claims has launched a new office in Bristol in pursuit of its plans to operate on a two-hub model UK-wide, while also formally closing Manchester operations.
NMB confirms Cooper Gay acquisition talks
Energy broker Newman Martin Buchan has confirmed that it is in exclusive negotiations over a potential acquisition by Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford.
Hiscox backs mosque and Islamic school scheme
Niche mosque scheme Faithsure, which is underwritten by Hiscox, has started providing wholesale access through brokers.
Giles adds five brokers to network arm
Five brokers have joined Ink Underwriting's new network proposition, Compass Broker Services, so far this month.
Pothole claims double in January
The number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage to cars more than doubled in January to 1000, compared with the same month last year, according to estimations by AA Insurance.
Gadget and pet cover more popular than income protection
Pets and gadgets are a higher priority than income protection insurance according to a survey from broker Drewberry Insurance’s annual health and protection insurance survey.
Assurant director joins competitor as MD
The Source has appointed Assurant Intermediary's former sales & marketing director Kevin Paterson as its new managing director.
Spanish court quashes €120m fines for "cartel" insurers
Spain's court of appeal for antitrust cases has quashed the €120m fine imposed by the Spanish Competition Commission on six insurance companies accused of price fixing.
Apil and Mass’ RTA judicial review ‘rolled up’ for hearing
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Motor Accident Solicitors Society legal challenge in relation to recoverable fixed fees in the RTA portal is to be listed for a 'rolled up' hearing as soon as possible.
Novae in recovery mode following positive trading update
Novae is in "recovery mode" having "turned a corner" by improving its profitability and return on equity according to Westhouse Securities.
RFIB boss looks to the future after overseeing 9% turnover growth
International Lloyd’s broker RFIB Holdings chief executive Jonathan Turnball believes a 9% increase in group turnover to £47.5m last year will serve as a launch pad for further growth in 2013.
French consumers least likely to go online for insurance purchases
Online comparison sites are the fastest growing distribution channel for motor and household insurance in Europe, according to Finaccord.
Lexis Nexis expecting widespread interest in no claims database
Software firm Lexis Nexis are expecting to receive the first two contributions towards its ‘No Claims Database’ this month from insurers.
Manchester Underwriting launches product recall cover
Increased demand for product recall and brand protection products has led London managing general agent Manchester Underwriting to launch its own product set.
To re-joins JLT Re to head reinsurance in China and HK
Henry To has returned to JLT Reinsurance Brokers as chairman and chief executive officer of its reinsurance operations in China and Hong Kong.
Elite Insurance rejoins the ABI
Elite Insurance has rejoined the Association of British Insurers 18 months after parting company with the trade body.
France lags European neighbours for aggregator use and online sales
Aggregators are the fastest-growing distribution channel for motor and household insurance in Europe while online purchases have grown rapidly across the continent, according to research from Finaccord.
Optimism stalls as hopes for recovery fade
Eight-seven percent of businesses do not expect the economy to recover within the next two years, according to research by QBE.
Rehab code use in PI claims continues to rise
The Rehabilitation code is now “a fully established part of the claims process”, according to a report by the International Underwriting Association and the Association of British Insurers.
Towergate names Barclays retail boss Duggan as Network Division CEO
Gary Duggan has been appointed the Towergate network division’s chief executive. He joins the executive committee of the firm and will lead the network business, which comprises Broker Network and Countrywide.
Sterling renews DAS legal expenses partnership
Sterling Insurance has renewed a deal with legal expenses provider DAS to provide legal expenses cover to its customers.
United India sells crop insurance
Publicly owned United India Insurance is now selling crop insurance products as part of a tie-up with Agriculture Insurance Company.
Arista recruits Peake to drive North East push
Commercial lines specialist Arista has appointed a senior commercial underwriter in Leeds as it tries to bolster growth in the North East.
Joint ventures are best plan to target emerging markets, says PWC’s Howe
PWC's new UK insurance lead Jonathan Howe has advised UK insurers to enter joint ventures in order to best access emerging markets and protect themselves in the future.