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Pavey Group buys rival and aims for growth
Exeter-based broker Pavey Group plans to "aggressively grow" its commercial business, after acquiring the commercial team and clients of fellow Exeter broker RK Shipman.
CCV buys Paul Scully
Cullum Capital Ventures has acquired East Sussex intermediary Paul Scully Insurance Brokers.
Marsh gets ex-Willis two
Marsh has bolstered its Maidstone office with a raid on rival Willis.
Broker gets Brain in gear
Former Bluefin director Gordon Brain has joined Henderson Insurance Brokers as group broking director, based at the company's Leeds head office.
Capita to merge buys to create niche giant
Capita Insurance Services is aiming to become the largest niche motor broker in the UK, according to the managing director of its most recent acquisition Sureterm Direct.
Credit hire bodies to merge
Members of the Accident Management Association and National Association of Credit Hire Operators have agreed to a planned merger after they were consulted on proposals.
Fusion gears up for launch
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion is to launch a continuity offering as part of its wider business interruption risk management service.
Little loyalty in online motor
More than 80% of online motor insurance customers plan to shop around at renewal according to research by Accenture that shows these insurance buyers are becoming less loyal and more price-sensitive.
View from the top: Exceeding expectations
The debate over short-termism and shareholder value that has been echoing around the nation's boardrooms of late, could and should have a profound impact on the way we promote customer service.
Insurers urged to keep up pressure
Lloyd's has warned there is still "more to do" to drive down the Solvency II capital requirements despite the European Commission's move to ease the burden under the latest quantitative impact study.
Allianz claims manager is Bicma president
The Bodily Injury Claims Management Association has named Bob Rabbitts as its new president after Norman Cottingham stood down.
MGA chief scoffs at PI 'lemmings'
Lloyd's insurer Amlin has backed a new underwriting agency which has been set up by the former chief executive of HCC International, Charles Manchester.
Editor's comment: Industry must not lose face under ash cloud
The volcanic ash that has grounded many passengers over the last week has certainly thrown the insurance industry into the spotlight again. With thousands of flights cancelled and people left stranded all over the world, the issue of travel insurance…
Dawson Whyte pub gig
Belfast-based broker Dawson Whyte has been appointed to provide support to members of Northern Irish pub body, The Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade.
Mixed response to volcano
Travel insurers, including Mondial Assistance and Virgin Money are refusing to pay out after the Icelandic ash cloud, classing it as an "act of God" or "natural disaster".
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Mutuals welcome Lib Dems manifesto nod
The Association of Financial Mutuals has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' vow to support the mutual sector in playing a larger role in the future of financial services, if the party forms part of a new government.
Apil chief to warn members over Jackson
The next 12 months will be "critical" for personal injury lawyers and their clients, according to the new president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
White Oak planted
White Oak Underwriting Agency has commenced underwriting, initially targeting the automobile and mobile equipment industries.
Car insurance rises again
The price of car insurance rose by 4.3% during the first quarter of 2010, research by Confused and EMB has shown.
Aviva pensions proposal
Aviva has entered a consultation with its UK employees, including RAC staff, regarding proposals to end its final salary pension scheme.
Broker dumps Willis and undergoes MBO
Glasgow broker Orr Kerr Dykes has expanded its operations with the opening of a sales branch in Stirling following the completion of a management buyout.
Waiting game for Quinn staff over UK comeback
Quinn Insurance should discover whether it can begin underwriting UK business again by the end of the week, Post understands.
Volcano fallout not expected to hit insurers
Insurers are unlikely to have significant exposure to billions of dollars in lost revenue caused by the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, industry experts have claimed.