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Conference research reveals importance of legal cover for SMEs
Less than 25% of small businesses are likely to have sufficient funds to cover the cost of a legal dispute, according to research conducted by First Assist Legal Protection at the recent British Insurers' Brokers Association conference.
Invicta buys four more books as spending spree continues
Invicta Insurance Services has made four further acquisitions, following its swoops for Williams Insurance Services and Lowe Insurance earlier this year.
Heath Lambert appoints Darby in new Manchester move
Heath Lambert has appointed Robin Darby as the head of its Manchester operation.
Biba kicks off lobbying with Treasury meeting
British Insurance Brokers' Association chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns over the latest wording of the Bribery Act 2010, warning the new government it must learn from its predecessor's handling of the insurance premium tax issue.
Kwik Fit seeks proof
Kwik Fit Insurance has signed a contract with conversion management expert Maxymiser, to improve online customer engagement and provide scientific proof of winning web content.
MMA regional team
MMA has named the team that will lead its new regional office in Chelmsford, part of the insurer's commercial lines expansion announced in March.
NIG appoints Woollam
NIG has appointed Chris Woollam as head of key accounts.
LMA elects Hurst-Bannister as chairman
Barnabas Hurst-Bannister, chairman of Travelers Syndicate Management, has been elected chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Vericlaim continues recruitment drive
Loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has pledged to continue its recruitment drive, after appointing new staff to its offices in London and Birmingham.
Arista scales back growth with profit now in its sights
Arista chief executive Charles Earle has admitted the managing general agent is to scale back growth for 2010 in preparation for long-term acquisitive action.
View from the top: Solvency 2 - Insurance 0
Ask me what business I am in right now and I will say 'Solvency II'. Because, when I check my diary, I see a wall of meetings geared towards ensuring Groupama's compliance with the UK version of the new European solvency and risk management regulations.
BVCAIS targets 10% D&O rate reduction
Members of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association could benefit from a 10% reduction in premium rates after the launch of BVCA Insurance Services.
SCM talks set for full purchase of Axis
SCM Insurance Services will enter discussions with Axis Claims Pro to consider the purchase of its international arm "within a month".
British Gas hires Hutton
British Gas Insurance has named the chief executive designate it hopes will help the company fulfil its ambition of becoming a top-10 UK player by the end of 2011.
Quinn shortlists sale trio
Three investment banks have been shortlisted by Quinn Insurance to assist with the sale of the business, with a winner to be appointed by the end of the week.
RBSI boss predicts tide turn for affinity
The chief executive of Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has insisted that the "tide will turn" for its affinity arm.
C&G takes RBSI's Morgan
Congregational & General is to appoint Andrew Morgan as claims manager, working across the home and church divisions of the organisation.
FSA extends PPI referrals
The Financial Services Authority has introduced a temporary rule to allow payment protection insurance policyholders more time to refer complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
CHO chairman named
Ralph Ferguson, the former chairman of the National Association of Credit Hire Operators and Drive Assist claims director, has been appointed as interim chairman at the Credit Hire Organisation.
Millar leaves RBSI claims
Julian Millar, head of specialist claims operations at Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance, has parted ways with the company.
ABI levy 'disappointment'
The Association of British Insurers has revealed its disappointment at the Financial Services Authority's regulatory fees and levies for the next financial year.
New online provider targets 'savvier' customers
A new online insurance provider is aiming to compete with the existing aggregators with an offering aimed at "savvier" customers.