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Duo targets London market with launch
An electronic claims outsourcing service for brokers will be launched into the London market this mo...
FSCS appoints Devlin
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has appointed Ron Devlin OBE, head of the claims division...
EC date unconfirmed
Reports that the European Commission's competition inquiry into commercial insurance is to be releas...
Ex-NIG bosses in U-turn after broker feedback
Charles Earle's new underwriting agency has ditched its Insynergy brand name in favour of a Greek wo...
Appointment at FMW
Essex-based FMW has appointed Duncan Rogers a broking technician. Mr Rogers previously worked as a c...
Property team bolstered
Heath Lambert's real estate team has been bolstered with two arrivals from rival broker Aon, Geoff W...
Homeserve hits high on back of latest deal
Shares in Homeserve hit an all-time high last week after news of the company's latest acquisition. ...
Smart and Cook move
Smart and Cook Holdings has appointed a non-executive chairman, David Burnett. Mr Burnett is a partn...
Close makes Irish bid
Close Premium Finance has appointed Stuart Reid to spearhead its Irish business. Mr Reid, formerly d...
Appointment at Oxygen Insurance Brokers
Oxygen Insurance Brokers has appointed two senior brokers with experience in the construction and No...
Appointment at Citybond Suretravel
Citybond Suretravel has made Des Woods customer care manager, responsible for its operational functi...
Fraud Focus: Discrimination? It is not black and white
The issue of racism in fraud investigations has reared its head in recent weeks amid concerns that i...
Appointment at Whittington Insurance Services
Whittington Insurance Services has appointed Harry Whitcher as a director. He is also compliance and...
Open GI targets London market after deal
Broker software house Open GI is to expand into the London market, following its first acquisition s...
Post deputy wins award
Lynn Rouse, deputy editor of Post, has won the coveted General Insurance Trade Journalist of the Yea...
Salvage deal secured
Universal Salvage has signed a contract with Liverpool Victoria. As part of the deal, the company's ...
PwC appoints head
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has appointed Ian Dilks as the global head of its insurance group. Mr Dilks ...
Appointment at SLE
SLE has made Mike Patchett managing director. Previously executive director, he will be responsible ...
Appointment at Equity Insurance
Equity Insurance has made Phil Anderson claims managing director, as well as a member of the executi...
Swiftcover in pet bid
Swiftcover has introduced pet insurance to its website. This latest addition to the online insurer's...
QBE aviation team grows
QBE's new aviation Syndicate 5555 has further expanded its underwriting and claims capabilities with...
Buncefield fire chief to speak
Environmental issues continue to hit the headlines, and Post's Environmental Risk conference will pr...
Appointment at John Holman and Sons
John Holman and Sons has made several appointments within its London market operation. Paul Ducat ha...
TCF fine hits hard
The Financial Services Authority has fined Loans.co.uk £455,000 for failing to treat its customers f...