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Igo4 seals investment deal to push aggressive growth
Personal lines broker Igo4 has sealed a “significant” deal with an insurance investment specialist, which it claims will facilitate the next phase of its development, including launching its own contact centre.
Former Jubilee boss denies sexism claims at tribunal
Former Jubilee group chief executive Clive Buesnel has denied claims that he planned to relieve Kate Lewis of some of her duties because of her gender when she held the post of finance and operations director.
Comparison site offers customer cashback
Cashback and voucher code firm Quidco has launched a motor insurance comparison site that allows users to earn cashback on their quotes.
News analysis - Disproportionate success fees: A catalyst for change
The Mirror Group Newspapers' recent court victory, when it challenged paying disproportionate success fees, could spell the beginning of the end for recoverability. Andrew Parker analyses the decision and its potential ramifications.
Delaying Solvency II "risky" claims PwC partner
Insurance companies have been warned that it would be a "risky strategy" to delay the implementation of Solvency II on the basis of the Omnibus II directive.
Solicitors' PI shake-up plan divides the market
The Law Society has slammed plans to exclude financial institution claims from the compulsory minimum terms of professional indemnity insurance.
Lord Jackson pushes for full implementation of reforms
Lord Justice Jackson has outlined his intention of securing a complete implementation of his civil litigation reforms.
Website review: Churchill
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at Churchill's website.
Matson sets £1m target for Prince's Trust
Novae's chief underwriter Peter Matson has succeeded Julian Enoizi, the outgoing Argo chief executive, as chairman of The Prince's Trust Insurance Leadership Group.
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
Antur makes second acquisition in two months
Welsh broker Antur Insurance has completed its second acquisition in two months, in a quest to double the size of its business to £6m in five years.
Campbell ruling presents "ideal situation" for Jackson
The ruling in the recent European Court of Human Rights case involving Naomi Campbell has presented the "ideal situation" to implement the Jackson reforms, Allianz has claimed.
Everatt buy makes Parabis a £100m turnover company
Parabis Law has expanded its defendant insurance operation and secured a foothold in the Midlands after completing a takeover of Everatt & Company.
RSA boss: cold snap could push up rates
RSA's UK chief executive has said the insurance industry's experience of weather-related claims this winter has the potential to push up household rates in the long term.