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Sterling responds to brokers on products
Sterling Insurance is to relaunch its office and property owners products after analysing findings from its latest annual survey of 250 brokers.
CFC targeting micro-SME market in the UK
CFC Underwriting is targeting companies in the micro-SME space as part of a plan to broaden its UK offering.
Allianz commercial boss attacks MGAs on trust
Allianz commercial general manager Chris Hanks has slammed managing general agents for failing to "inspire trust and confidence among customers".
Arista to give MGA advice
Arista is hoping to cash in on regional brokers' interest in the managing general agent model as intermediaries seek ways of improving the service they receive from insurers.
Biba to lobby coalition
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is set to launch a major lobbying campaign to promote the role of the broker to the Liberal-Conservative coalition government.
Evolution online deals
Evolution Underwriting Group has launched an initiative offering exclusive deals on a range of online products from Cardinus Risk Management.
Primary's Pitt joins NIG
Former Primary commercial director Richard Pitt has resurfaced working with Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance subsidiary NIG. Mr Pitt left Primary in November 2008 after 30 months.
Marsh integrates HSBC and targets SMEs
Marsh will push for "aggressive growth" across its three regional networks after the integration of HSBC's networks, according to Julie Page, head of its commercial practice.
Oak ahead of GWP schedule
Oak Underwriting is on course to control £30m gross written premium, one year ahead of its 2011 target.
Broking sector "remarkable"
The insurance broking sector has performed at a "remarkable" level in the midst of economic turmoil by tackling cost bases to protect profit margins, a market analyst told panel members at a fringe event.
Underwriting coalition
Markerstudy and Zenith have put together an underwriting coalition under group underwriting director Gary Humphreys.
Zurich in 12-month review
Zurich is to begin a 12-month review of its mid-corporate offering, beginning this summer.
Broker channel promotion
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has called on other insurers to promote their broker distribution channel, following Aviva's successful advertising campaign.
Towergate boss keen on flood pool plan
Towergate executive chairman Peter Cullum has called on the new government to provide underwriting capacity for properties built on flood plains.
IIWG future in doubt as ABI looks to pick up leadership
The Association of British Insurers is expected to take up the mantle from the Insurance Industry Working Group, after the change of government threw its future into question.
London P&I club surplus
The London P&I Club has reported a financial year surplus of $25.9m (£17.9m) for the year ended 20 February 2010.
Six underwriters join NIG
NIG has attracted six new area underwriters.
Go Compare adds 82
Comparison site Go Compare has added 82 new insurance brands to its panels in the last year.
Heath Lambert combines
Heath Lambert has combined its commercial affinity and small business division with its personal lines unit, Heath Lambert Insurance Services, aiming to double its size by 2012.
Insurance Charities launches Big Balloon Day
The Insurance Charities has launched a fundraising initiative aimed at the insurance industry. The Big Balloon Day scheme aims to raise awareness and funds for by organising events using branded balloons creatively.
Three leave Powell for Butterworth Spengler
Another director and three account executives have left Powell Insurance Brokers, the Liverpool-based Oval broker.
FOS blames claims management firms for rise in PPI complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service has raised concerns over claims management companies taking advantage of problems in the payment protection insurance market to bring often spurious complaints.
Allianz product hits Power Place
Allianz's commercial combined product for SME business is to be added to the Power Place offering after the insurer joined the online marketplace panel.
KGM offers motor hope
Last week, the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference saw the great and good of the UK general insurance market descend on the Excel Centre in London's Docklands to network, socialise and swap ideas about where they see the market going.